New: 1000 Cats Rescued from Slaughterhouse in China

Chinese police rescued over 1,000 cats from a truck en route to a slaughterhouse, where the feline meat was to be sold as pork or lamb. The cats, of uncertain origin, were discovered in wooden boxes near a cemetery in Zhangjiagang by vigilant activists who reported the situation to authorities.

Cats Rescued

Reports suggest that a pound of cat meat was being sold for approximately $4 in this illicit operation. Similar cases have been reported, with activist Han Jiali revealing prior interventions in Guangdong. The incident highlights ongoing challenges with illegal trade in animal products.