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Newsweek
02-07-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Woman Fosters Rescue Dog—Then Discovers Her Hidden Talent
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A dog named Trudie who was saved from certain death is now safely with a foster carer, but not before her rescuers noticed she had an incredible hidden talent. Trudie doesn't walk or run, she hops. And her signature bounce has seen her likened to a "kangaroo". The young pup was rescued from China alongside three other dogs—Bunny, Benjamin, and Barney—through the efforts of Saving Harbin Dogs and Great Bulls Of China. Trudie was one of many dogs crammed into a truck and bound for sale in China's dog meat industry, the Humane Society International (HSI) reports that an estimated 30 million dogs are killed for human consumption each year across Asia, including 10-20 million in China alone. Now safely in the U.K. thanks to Silver Fox Dog Rescue, Trudie is temporarily in foster care and already making waves online for her joyful leaps in the air. The rescue shared a video of Trudie's trademark jumps on their Facebook page, and the caption said: "Sometimes dogs come along that are just special. Trudie is one of those." Pictures of Trudie who was rescued from the dog meat trade and has since been showing off her happy jumps. Pictures of Trudie who was rescued from the dog meat trade and has since been showing off her happy jumps. Silver Fox Dog Rescue Claire, who is currently fostering Trudie, told Newsweek: "Trudie is the sweetest girl you could ever meet. Understandably she is terrified of men currently." The dog meat trade is especially prevalent in southern provinces like Guangxi and Guangdong, with the city of Yulin being notorious for its annual Dog Meat Festival, but there are signs of change when it comes to the dog meat industry, in 2020, China banned the sale of dog and cat meat and cities passed laws to ban its consumption. The rescue shared the video of Trudie's adorable jumps on their Facebook page last month, where it amassed 72,000 views as people couldn't get enough. "Once she's assessed and vet-checked we will start taking applications for your very own Kangaroo," the post said. "Hello Trudie," said one commenter. "I'm off to show mum [this video], she loves dogs and goats and you're like two in one." While another viewer said: "Poodle x kangaroo, that's a new one on me. She's lovely." Another asked: "Is she half goat? She looks great fun!" "We don't know when she will be available for adoption just yet," Claire explained. With 34 dogs currently in their care, Silver Fox Dog Rescue always perform full health checks before dogs become available for adoption. Trudie is due her vet check on Thursday and then the shelter hope she will be available for adoption and find the right family who will love her jumping skills and sweet personality. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
News18
25-06-2025
- General
- News18
In China, Dogs' Teeth Removed Without Anaesthesia To ‘Ward Off Evil'
Last Updated: Social media users were outraged when they saw a video from China of black dogs having their teeth extracted without anaesthesia. A live stream in China showing black dogs having their teeth pulled 'raw and without anaesthesia" has infuriated online viewers. This startling incident occurred on June 12 in what appears to have been a Chinese ritual to 'ward off evil spirits." A Jiangsu province viewer, named Meng, saw the live-stream session online, in which individuals were forcing open the mouths of black canines and extracting their teeth with primitive tools, according to the South China Morning Post. Meng initially believed that these were fake products, but upon closer inspection, she saw that they were actual dog teeth. The images shared by Meng showed that the dogs' snouts were covered with white material, and their teeth had blood stains on them. Meng claimed that the seller would immediately get a tool and 'extract a tooth" as soon as someone placed an order. The vendor immediately blocked her when Meng raised questions in the live chat. According to one of the vendors, Li, the teeth of older dogs were more beneficial since they were considered to provide stronger protection from bad luck. He added that these teeth lose their 'spiritual power" when they are cooked. But the video caused outrage on social media. 'You only consider preventing evil because you have committed too many evil deeds," someone wrote, per the outlet. According to Chinese folklore, black canines' teeth are linked with the deity Erlang Shen and are believed to have supernatural abilities that are used to fend off evil spirits. Legend has it that Erlang Shen was able to defeat demons and stave off evil with the help of his devoted blackhound, Xiao Tianquan. Chinese folklore believes that black dog teeth are amulets that ward off evil spirits, and it is traditional to wear them tied on a scarlet thread or hang them from windows and doors. Several vendors are also accused of working with dog meat establishments to extract the dogs' teeth without anaesthesia because the flesh is still fit for human consumption. Following complaints, the product links were taken down and the live-stream account was made private. However, similar goods are still offered on a number of internet marketplaces. Moreover, it might be against the Advertising Law for retailers to include content about dog tooth extraction in promotional movies or live-streams. Domestic and stray animals are primarily unprotected under current Chinese law, which focuses on the preservation of wildlife. In China, animal abuse has long been a problem, particularly when it comes to dogs. Yulin's yearly Dog Meat Festival is famous around the world for its cruel customs. Thousands of people attend the 10-day fair in the southwestern city, where many buy dogs from crowded cages to be killed for human consumption.
NDTV
25-06-2025
- Health
- NDTV
China Live Stream Shows Dogs' Teeth Pulled Without Anaesthesia To Ward Off Evil, Sparks Outrage
A disturbing live-streaming incident in China has triggered widespread outrage after black dogs were seen having their teeth extracted live on camera, reportedly without anaesthesia, according to the South China Morning Post. The act was allegedly carried out as part of a ritual to "ward off evil spirits." The controversy began on June 12 when a viewer from Jiangsu province, surnamed Meng, reported witnessing the session online. She initially believed the products being sold were fake but quickly realised the teeth were real, as per SCMP. Photos shared by Meng showed black dogs with their snouts tied in cloth, placed on a bench, with visible blood on their teeth. According to Meng, the host extracted a tooth each time someone placed an order during the stream. When she questioned the act in the live chat, she was immediately blocked by the seller. One of the sellers, surnamed Li, claimed that older dogs' teeth were more valuable, as they were believed to better protect against bad luck. Animal cruelty, particularly against dogs, has long been a concern in China. The country's annual Dog Meat Festival in Yulin is infamous worldwide for its inhumane practices. The 10-day event, held in the southwestern city, draws thousands of visitors, many of whom purchase dogs kept in cramped cages to be slaughtered for consumption. Following the Covid-19 outbreak-believed to have originated in bats and spread through a market in Wuhan-China has been under increased pressure to reassess its treatment of animals, even as dog meat consumption remains deeply rooted in certain cultural traditions.
