| Summary/Abstract |
In China, the government's crackdowns on dog owners can be traced back to 1949 when owning a pet dog in cities was viewed as a bourgeois affectation. Despite some softening of attitudes towards dogs in recent years, authorities still regard them primarily as noise polluters and potential disease carriers. Consequently, cities throughout China have implemented multiple rounds of clampdowns on dogs. These anti-dog movements have resulted in the indiscriminate killing of countless dogs, both stray and domesticated. This study examines the evolution of dog-control policies and the campaigns in China, shedding light on the current living conditions of dogs in the country and social attitudes towards "man's best friend."
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