China's situation with animal welfare, especially for cats, is deeply troubling. China does not have good enough laws in place to prevent and punish animal abusers, this means abuse often goes unchecked. This urgent issue demands immediate action.

People are increasingly vocal and are currently demanding laws that offer genuine protection. The need for change has never been more critical, and it's crucial we rally together now to ensure animals are safeguarded.

A popular internet cat named Mr. Fresh, known for his appearances on a 24/7 livestream app "Hello Street Cat," became the target of a disturbing bounty. A group associated with animal abuse offered cryptocurrency for proof of Mr. Fresh's death.

These types of groups have already killed and abused several other cats and kittens that used to appear frequently on Hello Street Cat. Mr. Fresh has helped bring attention to this issue because of his popularity.

Cats on Hello Street Cat are not the only victims, there are and have been countless others that we don't even see.

There are many people advocating and providing resources. Here are just a few:

• @feline_guardians on Instagram
• Change.org general petition: Click Here
• The OIPA's petition: Click Here
• Actions individuals like you can take to take down abuse gangs: Click Here
• The main hub for information, petitions, and actions: savecatsinchina
• Feline Guardians' LinkTree: fguardianswithoutborders

Please take just a little bit of time to complete at least a couple petitions. Most of them are quick.