Social media-famous Border Collie allegedly eaten after being stolen in China

A beloved Border Collie, known to followers of travel blogger Guo, has allegedly been stolen, sold, and slaughtered for meat in China. The dog, an eight-year-old named Chutou, disappeared from Guo's father's home on May 11 while Guo was abroad.

Guo reportedly attempted to recover Chutou by offering 10,000 yuan (about $1,500) to a man he suspected of the theft. However, he discovered that Chutou had already been sold to a restaurant for a mere 180 yuan ($27) to be killed and eaten. The alleged thief claimed he mistook Chutou for a stray, despite the dog wearing a collar and tracker.

When Guo visited the restaurant hoping to find a memento, he was told any remnants of his dog had been discarded. The owner of Chutou was reportedly informed, "The dog is dead, so stop making a fuss." Guo intends to pursue legal action, but a lawyer noted that Chinese criminal law typically requires stolen property to be valued over 2,000 yuan for prosecution.

This incident highlights the lack of national companion-animal protection laws in China, where pets are often legally treated as property. An estimated 10 million dogs are killed annually for the dog meat trade, despite bans in many Chinese cities.

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The dog is dead, so stop making a fuss.