Are stray cats and cruelty a big problem in Shanghai?
CW: What can be done about this? This is a huge issue everywhere in the world. You can point to any city worldwide and there will be animal cruelty issues and stray animal populations out of control. There need to be animal welfare laws implemented in China, which will happen in time, and stray animals (unlicensed dogs) do need to be picked up (those that are obviously pets should be allowed time for their owners to reclaim them and pay fines, etc., but they still should be allowed to get their dogs licensed) and populations controlled humanely. Pet owners should spay/neuter their animals and all dog owners must license their dogs every year; it’s the law and illustrates responsible pet ownership. Dogs and cats are not humans and they need proper animal medical care, yearly vaccinations, etc. (people blame the police for killing dogs because of rabies, but the majority of dogs in most Chinese cities are not taken in for yearly vaccinations…there needs to be more education about prope
