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Beijing Woman Fights for Animal Rights After Dog Poisoning

4/4/2026

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Li Yihan, a Beijing resident, publicly shared her story for the first time after three years of fighting for animal rights.
Her 13-year-old dog Papi was poisoned in 2022 by her neighbor, 65-year-old Zhang, who left toxic chicken in a playground.
Nine of eleven poisoned dogs died.
Following Papi's death, Li sacrificed her job and personal life to advocate for animal rights.

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Li Yihan, a Beijing resident, publicly shared her story for the first time after three years of fighting for animal rights.
Her 13-year-old dog Papi was poisoned in 2022 by her neighbor, 65-year-old Zhang, who left toxic chicken in a playground.
Nine of eleven poisoned dogs died.
Following Papi's death, Li sacrificed her job and personal life to advocate for animal rights.