Sanya Wu Deng Ke cat abuse and rescuer torment case
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| Key Details | |
| Location | Hainan, China |
| Species Involved | Cats |
| Type of Abuse | Physical harm; distribution of abuse content |
| Timeline | |
| Date of Incident | May - June, 2024 |
| Date Discovered | July 2025 (widely known to public) |
| Date Closed | — |
| Status & Outcome | |
| Case Status | Suspect identified, no legal action |
| Perpetrator | Wu Deng Ke (吴登科) |
| Aftermath | Online outrage and condemnation |
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| Name | Wu Deng Ke (吴登科) |
| Age | 17 (as of August 2025) |
| Occupation | Hairstylist |
| Known Identifiers | ID and Phone(s) on record |
| Status | Perpetrator |
| 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 the "rescue site". Also accused of fraud and making death threats. |
| Punitive Measure | — |
The Wu Deng Ke cat abuse and rescuer torment case is an incident of animal cruelty that was publicized on July 9, 2025, by the Weixin Public Account 让爱终结流浪[1] The case involves an individual named Wu Deng Ke (吴登科), 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 Deng Ke (吴登科) was born on July 17, 2008, and is from 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 Weixin messages in August 2025 suggesting he had moved to Shanghai.[1] According to a source on Weixin, Wu was sacked before moving.
Modus operandi: The "Mental Hunting Game"
- Wu’s messages about cats he had killed or was about to kill
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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 Weixin 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 Deng Ke, 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 Minor Status: He repeatedly claims that because he is a minor, he is immune from serious legal consequences and can kill people at will.[1]
Online accounts
As of the July 9, 2025 report, the following Weixin account was associated with Wu Deng Ke:[1]
- Weixin ID:
Hahaspnm(no longer active) - Associated Nicknames: 造型吴 (Stylist Wu), 宇德法务 (Yude Legal Affairs), 刘洋 (Liu Yang)
Public reaction
The Weixin Public Account 让爱终结流浪 published the exposé to warn other rescuers and called for a community effort to report his account to the Weixin platform for a permanent ban. The post included a pre-written reporting template for users to submit.[1]
Additional information
- Weixin messages and photos related to the Wu Deng Ke case
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References
See also
@Windd767657O.(2025-08-15). "Tweet by @Windd767657O regarding the Wu Deng Ke case", X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 2025-08-16from https://x.com/Windd767657O/status/1956350606077304836