Sanya Wu Deng Ke cat abuse and rescuer torment case
| Wu Dengke cat abuse and rescuer torment case | |
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| Key Details | |
| Location | Hainan; Shanghai; Taian, Shandong (domicile), China |
| Species Involved | — |
| Type of Abuse | — |
| Timeline | |
| Date of Incident | — |
| Date Discovered | July 2025 |
| Date Closed | — |
| Status & Outcome | |
| Case Status | Publicly exposed; call for platform bans and reporting. |
| Perpetrator | Wu Dengke (吴登科) |
| Aftermath | — |
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| Name | Wu Dengke (吴登科) |
| Age | 16 (Born July 17, 2008) |
| Occupation | — |
| Known Identifiers | Name, DOB, hometown, former school, and WeChat ID publicly exposed by activists. |
| Status | Suspect |
| Involvement | Accused of torturing and killing cats and using these acts as part of a "mental hunting game" to psychologically torment animal rescuers by luring them to fake rescue sites. Also accused of fraud and making death threats. |
| Punitive Measure | — |
The Wu Dengke cat abuse and rescuer torment case is an incident of animal cruelty that was publicized on July 9, 2025, by the WeChat Official Account "Let Love End Straying."[1] The case involves an individual named Wu Dengke (吴登科), originally from Taian, Shandong, who is accused of not only torturing and killing numerous cats but also of using these acts to psychologically torment animal rescuers.[1] His method involves infiltrating online rescue groups and luring rescuers into what is described as a "mental hunting game," deriving pleasure from their emotional distress.[1]
Background and identity
According to the circulated information, Wu Dengke was born on July 17, 2008, and is registered in Taian, Shandong.[1] He previously attended Taian No. 19 Middle School and has worked as a hairstylist.[1] His abusive activities date back to at least May 2024 and have reportedly occurred in Hainan, with later messages in August 2025 suggesting he had moved to Shanghai.[1]
Modus operandi: The "Mental Hunting Game"
The core of Wu's alleged activity is a form of psychological torment directed at animal rescuers.[1] His method involves the following steps:
- He infiltrates WeChat rescue groups.[1]
- He posts graphic videos of himself abusing a cat.[1]
- He contacts a rescuer from the group, provides them with an address, and gives them a deadline to arrive, threatening to kill the cat if they are late.[1]
- Before the rescuer can arrive, he kills the cat and then confronts the rescuer with the animal's body.[1]
The stated purpose of this "game" is to witness the rescuer's pain, grief, and self-blame, from which he derives sadistic pleasure.[1]
Documented acts of cruelty and threats
The report details several specific acts of animal cruelty allegedly committed by Wu Dengke, including shoving a cat under a sewer manhole cover, drowning cats in a ditch, and beating a kitten so severely that its jaw was broken, then sending a video of the injury to a rescuer.[1]
In addition to animal abuse, he is accused of other criminal acts and threats:[1]
- Fraud: He allegedly accepts cats for paid boarding/fostering services, takes the money, and then threatens to drown the animals.[1]
- Death Threats: He has reportedly threatened to stab people who try to confront him about his actions.[1]
- Use of Minority Status: He repeatedly claims that because he is a minor, he is immune from serious legal consequences and can "kill people随意" (kill people at will).[1]
Online accounts
As of the July 9, 2025 report, the following WeChat account was associated with Wu Dengke:[1]
- WeChat ID: `Hahaspnm`
- Associated Nicknames: 造型吴 (Stylist Wu), 宇德法务 (Yude Legal Affairs), 刘洋 (Liu Yang)
Public reaction
The WeChat Official Account "Let Love End Straying" published the exposé to warn other rescuers and called for a community effort to report his account to the WeChat platform for a permanent ban. The post included a pre-written reporting template for users to submit.[1]