In a disturbing incident, Chutou, a Border Collie with approximately 1.5 million followers on Douyin, was stolen and sold for meat while his owner, Guo, was on a trip abroad. After sending Chutou to stay with his parents, Guo learned on May 11 that his dog had gone missing. CCTV footage revealed two suspects abducting the dog and fleeing on an electric scooter. Upon returning home, Guo confronted one of the alleged thieves, who admitted to selling Chutou to a dog meat restaurant for 180 yuan (about £20). Tragically, the dog was butchered and served to customers, leaving Guo with no remains to remember his pet. The alleged thief claimed he mistook Chutou for a stray, a statement Guo disputed due to the dog's collar and GPS tracker. Guo is now pursuing legal action, while the Ningling County Public Security Bureau in Shangqiu, Henan province, has opened an investigation into the case. This incident underscores the ongoing debate over dog meat consumption in China, particularly in rural areas, despite growing opposition from younger generations.