Wuhan Jiemao pregnant Li Hua cat killing case

Wuhan Jiemao pregnant cat killing case
Online poster regarding the perpetrator
Key Details
Location	Wuhan, Hubei, China
Species Involved	Cats
Type of Abuse	Physical harm
Timeline
Date of Incident	August 16, 2025
Date Discovered	August 16, 2025
Date Closed	—
Status & Outcome
Case Status	Ongoing Investigation
Perpetrator	A 24-year-old man surnamed Wang (汪某)
Aftermath	Online outrage and condemnation

Perpetrator
The cat abuser when confronted
Name	Wang (汪某)
Age	24 (at time of incident)
Occupation	Unemployed
Known Identifiers	—
Status	Perpetrator
Involvement	Brutally killed a resident's pregnant cat by repeatedly slamming it against the wall and stomping on it. He was also seen in another part of the city throwing rocks at cats and was reported to have made misogynistic statements after endangering a female bystander.
Punitive Measure	7 days of administrative detention for intentional destruction of property (cat).

The Wuhan pregnant cat killing incident was an act of animal cruelty that occurred in a residential community in Jiang'an District, Wuhan, on August 16, 2025. A 24-year-old unemployed man, identified by the surname Wang (汪某), was captured on surveillance video brutally killing a resident's pregnant pet cat in a public area. The incident led to his arrest and a sentence of 7 days of administrative detention, sparking widespread online discussion about the inadequacy of current animal protection laws.

The incident

On the afternoon of August 16, 2025, at approximately 2:40 PM, Wang followed a pregnant calico cat into a public corridor of a residential building. As the cat attempted to flee, he grabbed it by the tail. Surveillance footage captured Wang repeatedly and violently slamming the cat against a wall and a community-provided cat house. Even after the cat was motionless, he continued the assault by jumping on and stomping its body multiple times to ensure the death of the mother cat and her unborn kittens. The scene, including the walls, the cat house, and Wang's shoes, was left covered in blood. Afterward, he disposed of the cat's body in a corner of the complex.

Other documented incidents

In addition to this incident, Wang was reportedly seen in other parts of the city throwing rocks at cats. During one such instance, he nearly hit a passerby and got into an argument, allegedly stating that "cats and women should all die."

Investigation and legal outcome

The cat's owner found the body and immediately reported the crime to the police. On August 17, the owner received a formal "Notice of Case Filing" (立案告知书) from the authorities. On August 21, an "Administrative Punishment Decision" (行政处罚决定书) was issued. Wang was sentenced to 7 days of administrative detention for violating Article 49 of the Public Security Administration Punishment Law (intentional destruction of property).

Public reaction and discussion

The incident and the perceived leniency of the 7-day sentence prompted significant public outrage online. Activists and news outlets used the case to highlight the need for more comprehensive animal protection laws in China, arguing that charges like "intentional destruction of property" and "creating a disturbance" are insufficient to address the severity of such violent acts. The case became another focal point in the ongoing public call for national anti-animal cruelty legislation.

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External links

• Wuhan Jiemao pregnant cat killing surveillance footage - Archive.org