Following a community in Jinan, Shandong province, issuing a notice about “poisonous dogs,” another community in the same city has now released a notice prohibiting residents from keeping pets. If residents are found keeping pets against the advice, joint defense personnel and public security agencies will take action to euthanize them. This news has sparked attention from netizens.
On December 6th, a resident in the Xiaolu community, Yasha District, Jinan, posted online, expressing a desire to treat every life with kindness.
“I received notice from the neighborhood committee to euthanize my pet dog. I have a small dog that has been with me for 5 years, always kept on a leash when going out, never barks, with a very gentle temperament. It has never had conflicts with anyone, and neighbors used to love it, bringing snacks specially to our door.”
The resident explained, “I got married this year and moved to this area. My little dog has never been apart from me since it was young. However, this community does not allow dog ownership and threatens to euthanize them. What should I do in this situation? I cannot afford to buy another house, and my dog will stop eating if separated from me.”
As per the notice signed by the Xiaolu community neighborhood committee, it emphasizes the maintenance of community environmental hygiene, preventing pet-related injuries and noise disturbances. The committee and property management inform residents and tenants to refrain from keeping dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, pigeons, and other pets or poultry. Those who currently have such pets must promptly send them away (please inform your tenants as well). Residents violating these rules will face joint defense personnel and public security agencies carrying out euthanasia, while members of the economic organization will act according to the “Residential Rules and Regulations.”
In response to the uproar caused by the disclosure of the pet euthanization policy, a staff member from the Xiaolu community confirmed that indeed the notice was posted.
After the news spread, it sparked various discussions among netizens. Some expressed support for property management’s actions, while others argued that property management should focus on service rather than enforcement.
On December 6th, the staff of the Xiaolu community involved reiterated to Huashang News that they were simply following the notice. The staff member stated, “We are required to comply with the community regulations, and in our community, pet ownership is not allowed.”
A reporter from China National Radio contacted the Xiaolu community neighborhood committee, where relevant staff acknowledged an oversight during the review process. Currently, the notice has been rescinded.
In fact, many cities in China have long implemented “dog bans,” including Jinan in Shandong Province, which has stirred significant controversy.
Similarly, not long ago, the Yijia Mansion Property Management Office in Jinan issued a notice regarding “poisonous dogs,” which went viral on social media platforms, attracting criticism from many homeowners.
The notice stated that dog owners must have a dog ownership license; those without licenses will be reported as stray dogs to the community or local police station. Additionally, to encourage responsible dog walking, the property management would spray isoniazid pills (a drug) in basements, hallways, and other areas. If harm is caused to dogs due to this measure, the owners will be held responsible.
Many netizens questioned whether spraying such substances constitutes a crime of hazardous material distribution.
According to Jímù News, the notice not only angered dog owners in the community but also raised concerns among parents with children regarding the potential harm the substance may pose to humans. The staff at Yijia Mansion Property who issued the notice mentioned that it was distributed without approval by the relevant authorities and that the individuals involved have been suspended.
Veterinarian Miao Zheng explained that dogs that ingest isoniazid usually die within 20 minutes to 3 hours, depending on the dosage.
Just last month, residents in various districts of Guangzhou reported online that their pet dogs had been poisoned and died. More than 40 pet dogs are suspected to have died from poisoning, affecting areas such as Liwan, Tianhe, Yuexiu, Panyu, Huadu, and Baiyun districts in Guangzhou. After media coverage of the incident, public anger was ignited.