Wuhan Jiemao pregnant Li Hua cat killing case
| 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 | A 24-year-old man surnamed Wang (汪某) |
| Aftermath | Online outrage and condemnation |
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| 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 corridor. The incident led to his arrest and a sentence of 7 days of administrative detention, sparking widespread online outrage and discussion about the adequacy of animal protection laws in China.
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 reported the crime to the police immediately. On August 17, they received a formal "Notice of Case Filing" from the authorities. On August 21, an "Administrative Punishment Decision" 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.