To fight off evil spirits...The scene where the black dog pulls out its teeth. I'm angry
Jun 23, 2025
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According to the Hong Kong media South China Morning Post, netizen A living in Jiangsu Province, China, reported to local media outlet Cover News that the cruel video was sent through social media live broadcasts.
A claimed that the live broadcast host repeatedly opened the mouths of black dogs and pulled out their teeth on the show, and that the tools were also crude and unsanitary.
"At first, I thought they were selling simple toys or fake goods, but they were real dog teeth" he said.
In fact, the photos she took showed dogs lying on the work table with white cloth wrapped around their mouths, and blood-stained teeth were clearly visible.
She said in the chatroom, `What the hell are you doing?The broadcaster reportedly immediately blocked her when she left a comment.
One of the hosts even said "The older the dog's teeth, the more effective it is in chasing evil spirits."
In Chinese folk beliefs, the teeth of a black dog are considered a talisman to ward off misfortune and evil spirits.
This originated from the legend of the god Yi Lang, a god who eradicated evil spirits, and is related to the story that the black dog he raised 'Xiao Tianquan' helped defeat evil spirits.
In Chinese folk culture, which regards red as a symbol of luck, black dog teeth are often threaded on red strings and worn as bracelets or necklaces, or hung on doors, windows, and bedside.
What is more shocking is that dogs with their teeth pulled are still sold for food.
According to the South China Morning Post, some sellers are reportedly collaborating with dog meat restaurants to pull out their teeth in a non-anesthetic state before slaughter.
As the controversy grew, the live broadcast account was converted to private, and links to related products in online shopping malls were also deleted. However, similar products are still being sold on e-commerce platforms.
A lawyer said "Cruel animal cruelty in public places could result in legal punishment", he pointed out that if the act is included in live broadcasts or videos for promotional or advertising purposes, there may be a violation of the Advertising Act.
The incident caused great anger on Chinese social media and communities. Netizens are shocked by the fact that live broadcasts like this are allowed to be allowed to defeat demons. Do you have any conscience?", "We need to punish all the people involved in this broadcast." be posting comments such as.
The incident, which abused the blind spot of the Animal Protection Act, re-emphasizes the need to strengthen sanctions on animal abuse and improve awareness in China.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
