Dogs are being seized and beaten by police in the city of Hangzhou, China, following a crackdown on strays and banned breeds.  Horrifying images and video shows animals being hit and drowned by the city’s police who have issued a banned list of 34 dog breeds.  Owners are also banned from walking their pets between 7am and 7pm and face a fine of over £500 for violating the new rules.  Anyone found walking their dog at the permitted time but without a lead will face fines of around £100.
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