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Story summary
- Deng Deng, China's first abandoned dog, died on April 7 at age 13, his owner Shu announced on social media.
- Deng Deng gained fame after being sold at a judicial auction for 160,000 yuan (US$23,000) in 2018, following his abandonment by his previous owner at a pet school in 2014.
- Many social media users paid tribute, reflecting on his life as a symbol of resilience and love for abandoned pets.
