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Asia for Animals Coalition is deeply concerned by reports of a serious animal cruelty incident involving four minors in Jieyang, Guangdong Province, China. We understand the distress and concern this case has caused and have been in contact with our animal protection network in China to better understand the situation.The information below reflects what we know at this time and will be updated if further reliable information becomes available.In late June 2026, disturbing footage circulated on social media showing a group of minors attacking a stray mother dog and her puppies in Jieyang, Guangdong Province. The individuals doused the animals with fluid and set them on fire - based on reports and information shared by our contacts in China, the mother dog and her puppies are reported to have died at the scene.The footage caused widespread public concern and calls for action. Following the circulation of the footage, the local government established a working group to investigate and respond to the incident.

According to a statement issued by the local government, all four individuals involved are under the age of 14 and have been sent to a specialized school for education.The local education authorities have organized schools to strengthen student education, while the parents and guardians of those involved have been urged to fulfill their responsibilities.On June 30, 2026, the local government also asked the public not to circulate information relating to the minors or engage in online harassment.  We welcome the steps taken by the local authorities and trust that the relevant authorities will continue to handle the matter appropriately, with attention to preventing further harm and promoting respect for animals and other living beings.

According to our animal protection contacts in China, there does not currently appear to be one specific animal protection organization leading the follow-up to this case.Concerned members of the public have been following developments, and some may be affiliated with different animal protection groups. Asia for Animals remains in contact with our animal protection network in China and will update this page if further reliable information becomes available.

The most effective action you can take is to: (1) Support organizations like Asia for Animals and the organizations working on the ground in China by making a donation. Support us ending animal cruelty content in Asia!(2) Help us end animal cruelty content on social media: Don’t engage with cruelty content, even to condemn it. Sharing it, even to call it out can unintentionally reward the people creating it. Every view, comment, share or reaction helps it reach even more people, feeding the same algorithms that let it spread in the first place.If you come across cruelty videos, please do not engage with the content. Always report it directly through the platform’s reporting tools instead. You can also tell us or contact us at Social Media Animal Cruelty Coalition (SMACC), and please consider donating to support our work in advocating for stronger platform policies to end animal cruelty content on social media! We understand the anger and distress that cases of severe animal cruelty can cause. The local authorities have responded to this incident, and we encourage members of the public to allow the relevant authorities to continue handling the matter.Serious violence towards animals should not be dismissed or ignored. Long-term prevention requires greater awareness of animal welfare, education that fosters respect for animals and other living beings, appropriate early intervention, and stronger systems to protect animals from cruelty.