Puppy Politics Tense in China
One dog policy infuriates pet owners
China recently began enforcing a stringent code of dog laws mandating a "one dog per household" rule. Additionally, size standards have been issued; canines in excess of 14 inches are also banned under the new policy. Any dog over the allotted limit is subject to confiscation by the officials.
The situation has become politically tense; reminiscent of days passed in Communist China, and has forced pet owners to hide their beloved animals and be wary of their neighbors. The dog policy states," Any individual has the right to criticize ... anyone who is doing anything against the regulations, and report them to the residential committee, the village committee or the relevant department."
The new laws spring from a recent rabies scare and the government's attempt to control the dog population. Protests and rallies have sparked throughout Beijing with no sympathy from authorities.
China recently began enforcing a stringent code of dog laws mandating a "one dog per household" rule. Additionally, size standards have been issued; canines in excess of 14 inches are also banned under the new policy. Any dog over the allotted limit is subject to confiscation by the officials.
The situation has become politically tense; reminiscent of days passed in Communist China, and has forced pet owners to hide their beloved animals and be wary of their neighbors. The dog policy states," Any individual has the right to criticize ... anyone who is doing anything against the regulations, and report them to the residential committee, the village committee or the relevant department."
The new laws spring from a recent rabies scare and the government's attempt to control the dog population. Protests and rallies have sparked throughout Beijing with no sympathy from authorities.
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