Massive Cat Rescue in China: Over 1,000 Felines Saved from Slaughter
Chinese police have rescued around 1,000 cats from a truck en route to a slaughterhouse, where they would have been sold as pork and mutton. The illicit trade involves fraudulently selling feline meat as other meats, sparking concerns about food safety. The cats have been sent to a nearby shelter, and arrests have not been mentioned. Animal activists had tipped off the police after noticing a large number of nailed wooden boxes carrying cats. The incident has reignited discussions about animal rights and food safety in China, where there is no general law targeting animal cruelty for pets and stray animals.