Overview
- Chinese blogger Wu Jiayou said he found 62 carcasses along a 300-kilometre stretch between Leshan and Chongqing in a video posted on February 25.
- He attributed the deaths to a trend of suspending pets outside vehicles, reporting that about eight were dogs and the rest were cats that appeared groomed and clothed.
- Beijing-based veterinarian Dr. Li warned that animals unfamiliar with cars face stress and could be fatally injured, especially if tied outside a vehicle in a collision.
- Reports link the incidents to the Chinese New Year travel surge, when more owners drive long distances with pets and some forgo proper carriers for unsafe methods.
- The footage spread widely on social media, prompting calls from Wu for humane handling of pets, while media reports note no announced official verification or investigation.