Key facts
- A celebrity dog named Chutou was stolen and slaughtered in China.
- The dog belonged to travel influencer Guo from Henan province.
- Chutou was an eight-year-old Border Collie with over 1.5 million social media followers.
- The dog was reportedly sold for approximately US$25 before being eaten.
- The owner is pursuing legal action but is hindered by weak pet protection laws.
A beloved celebrity dog, an eight-year-old Border Collie named Chutou, was stolen and subsequently slaughtered in China's Henan province. The dog, owned by travel influencer Guo, had gained significant popularity with over 1.5 million followers on mainland social media platforms for accompanying Guo on various journeys across the country. Reports indicate that Chutou was sold for approximately US$25 before being consumed. Guo is now seeking legal recourse for the loss of his pet, but the case highlights the inadequacies of China's current legal framework regarding pet protection. Guo also went to the restaurant to collect the remains of Chutou.