In January 2025, a Legal Daily report reposted by Xinhua recorded a dog-poisoning incident in a residential compound in Tangshan, Hebei. A resident surnamed Zhao recalled that dogs had been poisoned in the compound about a month earlier. Another resident, known as Grandpa Li, had a Pomeranian named Buding. During an evening walk, Buding suddenly collapsed, convulsed and foamed at the mouth; the dog was taken to a nearby veterinary hospital but could not be saved. The hospital said Buding had died from poisoning. Two other pet dogs in the compound showed similar symptoms the same day, but survived because they were larger and treated in time. The report said police found that poisoned bait had been placed in areas where pets often moved.

The cheerful dog rescued from the roadside

Buding was a Pomeranian whom Grandpa Li had rescued from the roadside. In the report, Li remembered that the dog had been skin and bones when first found. Under his care, Buding grew up day by day and became a cheerful presence in the compound.

The tragedy happened during an evening walk. Buding paused briefly near the lawn, then suddenly collapsed, convulsed and foamed at the mouth. Li rushed the dog to a nearby veterinary hospital, but Buding could not be brought back.

More than one dog was poisoned that day

After examination, the veterinary hospital said Buding had died from poisoning. On the same day, dogs from two other households in the compound showed similar symptoms. Because they were larger, received a smaller dose and were treated quickly, they survived.

The report also said someone in a pet owners' chat group had posted a photo of a stray dog dying from poison and claimed to be a 'professional dog poisoner.' The group owner removed the person and warned residents, but the tragedy still occurred.

Poisoned bait made the whole compound afraid

Grandpa Li told reporters that police found poisoned bait had been placed in areas where pets often moved. This was not only harm to one dog. Once poison enters public space, older residents, children, cleaners and other animals may also come into contact with it.

A neighborhood may discuss leash rules, waste cleanup and public order, but no conflict can be solved with poisoned bait. Buding's death left Li blaming himself, and neighbors reduced outings or even put anti-poison masks on pets. This archive records a dog who was rescued, raised and loved, and the fear left by a hidden, malicious act of poisoning.

Timeline

• Around December 2024: A pet-poisoning incident occurred in a residential compound in Tangshan, Hebei.
• Evening of the incident: Grandpa Li took Buding for a walk; Buding collapsed, convulsed and foamed at the mouth after pausing near the lawn.
• After veterinary treatment: The hospital said Buding died from poisoning; two other dogs in the compound survived similar symptoms.
• Afterward: Police found poisoned bait in areas where pets often moved.
• 2025-01-22: Legal Daily reported the case and Xinhua reposted the report.

Public Sources

This record is based on Xinhua's repost of Legal Daily, 'The claim that poisoning dogs with isoniazid is not illegal is nonsense.' Public reporting did not disclose the specific poisoner, compound name or precise address; this archive makes no claims beyond the source.

• Xinhua repost of Legal Daily: The claim that poisoning dogs with isoniazid is not illegal is nonsense