Chinese dog owners told to get rid of pets or else

[Catherine]

This district will be a real test case to see if anything can be done to stop such heavy handed behavior. They may find it backfires on them. People might be willing to fight for their dogs.

The animal rights movement may become stronger in China because of this. Also the rest of the world is going to react to this. China may find it is the focus of a strong campaign for animal rights.
A dog cull is a shocking thing. You are right, it might have serious consequences. I am sure the dogs keep the rats and mice down.

I hadn't heard about the bird cull, but the results were predictable. Culls are always a disaster. They create an imbalance and the ecosystem goes off in an unexpected direction. Of course insects would eat all the crops.

I hope something can be done to stop this. If not, I hope it is a catalyst for change on many levels.