Justice for Puppies: The Fight Against Pet Poisoning

In September 2022, a 65-year-old resident in a Beijing neighborhood intentionally poisoned eleven pets and two stray cats using a highly toxic pesticide called fluoroacetic acid,. After her beloved dog Py died, a woman named Panny resigned from her job to self-study criminal law and organize the other victims to ensure the perpetrator faced criminal charges rather than a minor property dispute. Following a lengthy legal process with nine trial delays, the perpetrator was sentenced to four years in prison for endangering public safety, marking a landmark victory for pet owner rights in China's major cities.