US EditionThe secret war between cat lovers and the abusers who profit from cruelty
- On May 18, Lara helped organize protests in over 20 major cities worldwide to call for an end to cat torture.
- The protests and activism arose amid a global increase in cat torture networks, especially centered in China where no animal cruelty laws exist.
- Activists and criminologists describe abusers as driven by sadism, producing videos for consumers globally on platforms like Telegram, X, and YouTube.
- Data shows a 500% rise in new torture videos on Chinese Telegram groups between June 2024 and February 2025, with some content also on mainstream sites.
- The phenomenon has significant social consequences, pressures for anti-cruelty laws especially in China, and deeply affects campaigners' mental health despite risks like doxxing and threats.
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Every evening, after returning home from service, Chen opens his laptop and walks into his life as an activist undercover. From his bedside in eastern China, he spends hours in front of the scene too rough even for a horror movie and trying to meet people who, in real life, would be his enemies of death. Chen – a pseudonym to protect their real identity – is part of a team of Internet detectives whose mission is to close a global network that mo…
Arrest made in disturbing cat cruelty case in Waco
Authorities have arrested James Barnes, 22, in connection with the hanging of cats in Waco. Barnes was booked into the McLennan County Jail on May 30 on charges of cruelty to non-livestock animals. Baylor University students living near the corner of 9th and Bagby were shocked to discover two cats hanging from power lines on May 21, leading to an investigation. Baylor University is aware that a former Baylor student has turned himself in to the …
CNN has infiltrated online subworld where groups of people earn thousands of euros to torture cats to satisfy the "fetiques" of thousands of followers.
The covert struggle between cat lovers and those who benefit from cruelty - Entertainment Unleashed Here
Every night when he gets home from work, Chen opens his laptop and enters his secret life as an undercover activist. From his bedroom in eastern China, he spends hours watching images too graphic for a horror film while attempting to meet people who would be his sworn enemies in real life. Chen, a pseudonym ...
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