Scandal in China: Celebrity Dog Stolen, Sold to Restaurant for $27, and Eaten

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A Border Collie named Chutou, who had amassed a large following on China's Douyin platform, was stolen and sold to a restaurant for $27, where it was slaughtered and eaten. The dog's owner publicly denounced the theft this week, spotlighting a practice that remains common in parts of China despite growing domestic opposition to dog meat consumption. The incident highlights the vulnerability of even high-profile pets to organized theft rings that supply restaurants and street vendors.