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Dogs on the Run: How These 7 Canines Found Their Way Home
Seven stolen dogs escaped illegal transport and traveled 17 km back to their village, with videos gaining over 230 million views online, officials and volunteers confirmed.
- On March 16, 2026, seven neighborhood dogs escaped a transport vehicle traveling along the Changshuang Expressway in Jilin province, China, and successfully returned to their three respective households.
- Thieves stole the pets earlier this month and loaded them onto a truck bound for the dog meat trade, a persistent practice in China despite ongoing legal restrictions.
- Led by corgi Dapang, the group navigated highways and fields to return home, with footage earning more than 230 million views on Douyin after witnesses captured their journey.
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reacted to the reunion, saying "My heart can't handle this," while confirming all seven dogs were in good health following their return.
- Humane Society International estimates over 10 million dogs are trafficked annually for the trade, fueling public calls for stricter enforcement against illegal transport operations and pet theft.
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The story surrounding the Chinese dog video was not true: the pack of dogs did not escape, but rather wandered from a nearby village.
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