Irresponsible owners
Ning Fanggang, a doctor at the Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, recently posted comments online expressing his anger toward irresponsible owners who put the lives of dogs above people. This drew criticism, and he was beaten by two women who claimed to be dog-lovers on Saturday.
The Xinjiekou police station in Beijing told the Global Times that the case is under investigation.
If owners intentionally allow their pets to hurt people, they can be charged with a crime, Hong Daode, a law professor with the China University of Political Science and Law, told the Global Times. "However, a prison sentence of up to seven years could also be issued for negligence if the dog's actions were out of the owner's control."
However, Hong said laws and views regarding animals are still not well developed. "Many people haven't formed the idea of keeping dogs as pets. The administration of small animals including dogs is still in the exploration process.
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