Police in eastern China rescued over a thousand cats being transported to a slaughterhouse to then be killed and illegally sold as “pork,” “lamb skewers” or “sausages,” according to local media.
Big bust: After receiving tips from the activists, local police intercepted a truck that carried the felines south to an unknown location on Oct. 12. The cats were successfully rescued and transported to a shelter, where they now receive care.
“As long as there is profit, there will be those who do whatever it takes,” activist Gong Jian, who is building a sanctuary for the cats, told The Paper. “Not to mention this is a gray area with no legal jurisdiction.”
Another shared, “I’ve heard that when people die, they will personally experience the feelings they have brought to other living beings. So those who are kind to others in life will feel relaxed and happy, while those who have committed wrongdoings will feel utmost pain — including those who abandon pets or abuse animals.”
“Do not abandon cats and dogs, as many strays may end up being captured for food, turning zero-cost ingredients into profits. Stray dogs are also more…
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