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Truck delivering animals to local Chinese restaurants, had an accident that saved hundreds of cats from imminent death. An accident with a car that drove home pets for sale in Chinese cafes and restaurants, attracted attention of animal activists. Volunteers managed to save from eating about 1000 cats. One of the cops who arrived at accident scene, through a local social network decided to draw attention to problem. Many responded to his request for help from animals volunteers from nearby communities. Car driver received serious injuries and was taken to the nearest hospital for medical care. The rescue operation itself and the examination of cats from the truck lasted almost a day, in it attended by over 50 people.
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According to witnesses, many animals died without reaching to destination. The cause of death was the lack of space. in boxes for transportation – adults were placed with monthly kittens with no chance of Survival. Rescuers and dozens of tailed volunteers. The rest, it was decided to deliver to the office of the Association for the protection of animal rights in Changsha.
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In China, there is a superstition that eating a kitten brings failure, so enterprising villagers came up with their way to make money. Animals are kept in special pens until year old, fed them rice and cat food, after which They sell in bulk – three dollars per kilogram. Especially selective chefs personally select animals for cooking and with their own hands kill them by cutting the throat. Due to the growing popularity of dishes in Last year, about 4 million cats were eaten in China.
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