Blocked by censors, China's animal lovers take fight against abuse offline and overseas

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Following a disturbing incident involving the killing of a stray dog and her puppies, China's censorship efforts have faced backlash. Authorities urged the public to refrain from discussing the incident, citing the ages of the boys involved. Despite censorship, outrage has continued, with animal lovers taking their fight offline and even putting up billboards in New York. There are calls for stronger animal protection laws in China, which currently do not exist.