A beloved Border Collie with over 1.5 million social media followers was allegedly stolen, sold to a restaurant, and eaten, according to his distraught owner. The eight-year-old dog, named Chutou, disappeared on 11 May while being cared for by the owner's father during an overseas trip.
Surveillance footage reportedly shows two individuals taking the dog on an electric scooter from the family home in Henan province. The owner, travel blogger Guo, cut short his trip to search for his pet. Two weeks later, he tracked down a suspect and offered 10,000 yuan (about £1,200) for Chutou's return.
However, Guo was allegedly told the dog had already been sold to a restaurant for 180 yuan (£27), slaughtered, and eaten. The suspect claimed he mistook Chutou for a stray, but Guo noted the dog was wearing a collar and GPS tracker. The man reportedly said, 'The dog is dead, so stop making a fuss. I did not break the law.'
Guo, who bought Chutou as a puppy in 2018 for 2,000 yuan (£300), has reported the case to police and is pursuing legal action. Police in Ningling County have opened an investigation. The incident has sparked widespread outrage online, reigniting debate over China's animal welfare laws.
