Wuhan Jiemao pregnant Li Hua cat killing case
The Wuhan pregnant cat killing incident was an act of animal cruelty that occurred in a residential community in Jiang'an District (江岸区), Wuhan, on August 16, 2025.[1] A 24-year-old unemployed man, identified by the surname Wang (汪某), was captured on surveillance video brutally killing a resident's pregnant cat at a Jiemao machine in a public area.[2] 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.[2]
| Wuhan Jiemao pregnant cat killing case | |
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| 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 | Wang Qi (汪奇) |
| Aftermath | Online outrage and condemnation |
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| Name | Wang Qi (汪奇) |
| Age | 24 (at time of incident) |
| Occupation | Unemployed |
| Known Identifiers | ID, Phone, and address on record |
| 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). |
Jiemao
- Live chat log at the Jiemao machine where the pregnant Li Hua cat was killed.
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Jiemao (街猫, literally “street cats”) is a company that installs cat feeding machines in various public spaces. These machines aim to provide consistent food and water for stray and free-range cats while reducing the scattering of food scraps on the ground, creating a more sustainable and hygienic way to support community cats. The Jiemao machines are equipped with cameras and remote feeding function, allowing caretakers to monitor the situation from afar.
The pregnant cat
The victim was a pregnant Li Hua cat that often rested at the Jiemao machine where Wang killed her. Her name was 四美女 (The Fourth Beauty). The Jiemao machine was nicknamed "美女聚集地" (Beautiful Women Gathering Place). Her caretaker, who filed the police report, noted that her nickname on both Jiemao and Weixin was 🌈JOJO🦋, as shown in the screenshots provided on this page.
- The pregnant cat resting at the Jiemao machine, before the incident
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The incident
- Wang killing the pregnant cat, captured by surveillance
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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.[1] As the cat attempted to flee, he grabbed it by the tail.[1] Surveillance footage captured Wang repeatedly and violently slamming the cat against the wall and a Jiemao machine.[1][2] 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.[1][2] The scene, including the walls, the Jiemao machine, and Wang's shoes, was left covered in blood.[1] Afterward, he disposed of the cat's body in a corner of the complex.[1]
Other documented incidents
In addition to this incident, Wang was reportedly seen near the Central Hospital of Wuhan throwing rocks at cats. During the incident, he nearly hit a passerby and got into an argument, allegedly stating that "cats and women should all die."
Chat logs from the Weixin group led by the complainant offer more details of the incident.
One group chat member stated that the perpetrator is very misogynistic, sharing the following hearsay:
“The pervert was caught, do you know that this man hates women? While at Central Hospital, he said cats deserved to die and repeatedly claimed that women are useless. On the night of August 16, between 10:00 and 10:20 p.m., he threw a very large stone at a cat near the emergency entrance. The stone almost hit a passerby, leading to a heated argument with him. He kept saying women are useless and refused to talk to any woman, mocking anyone who tried. He also insulted others, calling them the lowest in society.”
Investigation and legal outcome
The cat's owner found the body and immediately reported the crime to the police.[2] On August 17, the owner received a formal "Notice of Case Filing" (立案告知书) from the authorities.[2]
- The Administrative Punishment Decision (two pics of the same file obscuring different parts)
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On August 21, an "Administrative Punishment Decision" (行政处罚决定书) was issued.[2] Wang was sentenced to 7 days of administrative detention for violating Article 49 of the Public Security Administration Punishment Law (intentional destruction of property).[2]
Public reaction and discussion
The incident and the perceived leniency of the 7-day sentence prompted significant public outrage online.[2] 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.[1][2] The case became another focal point in the ongoing public call for national anti-animal cruelty legislation.[2]
Additional information
According to one member in the Weixin group chat led by the complainant, the perpetrator has Wuhan accent.
The officer in charge of the case received a silk banner from the complainant. The banner bears the inscription: “Enforcing the law with unwavering integrity to uphold justice; with the courage of a sword and the compassion of a zither, bringing comfort to all living beings.”
Wang Qi’s Weixin account is searchable by his phone number.
Wang Qi’s Alipay account is searchable by his phone number.
As of August 2025, Wang lives near the police station handling his case.
Wang studied at Wuchang University of Technology (武昌理工学院).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 它有门牌号.(2025-08-17). "#走近虐猫人群##武汉一男子公共区域虐杀临盆猫咪# (Approaching the Cat Abuser Community, A Man in Wuhan Brutally Kills a Pregnant Cat in a Public Area)", Weibo. Retrieved 2025-08-21from https://weibo.com/8008277264/5200763409927163
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 它有门牌号.(2025-08-21). "7天拘留难抵狸花猫妈妈和未出世小猫惨遭虐杀之重！(7 Days' Detention Cannot Atone for the Brutal Killing of a Calico Mother Cat and Her Unborn Kittens!)", WeChat Official Account. Retrieved 2025-08-21from https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/WRK-gHhiHnplUO6tNPOHbA