Reports Highlight Unsafe Transport of Pets Outside Vehicles During Chinese New Year Travel

A viral video and reports from Chinese blogger Wu Jiayou highlight a disturbing trend of pet owners transporting animals by hanging them outside vehicles during the Chinese New Year travel rush. Wu Jiayou found 62 dead pets, mostly cats and dogs, along a highway between Sichuan and Chongqing. Experts warn that such unsafe methods cause stress and fatal injuries. Some owners reportedly use bags or cages outside cars to avoid discomfort inside vehicles, raising animal welfare concerns.