In April 2022, surveillance footage from a cattery in Zhejiang spread online. Public reports and the Zhihu question description said a boy entered while the shop was unattended and repeatedly grabbed and threw cats, involving four valuable breed cats. The owner, Mr. Hu, reported the matter and sent the cats for veterinary care. Later reports said one cat required surgery for intracranial injury and the parties settled with a 3,500-yuan medical payment.

Cats repeatedly grabbed in the footage

Around April 23, 2022, cattery surveillance footage circulated on Chinese social platforms. The Zhihu question and reposted reports said a boy repeatedly threw cats inside the cattery and that the owner had reported the matter to police.

Sohu's repost said owner Mr. Hu had gone to buy food nearby and the door was not locked. Around 19:31, a boy opened the door, entered the cattery and began catching cats. The footage showed him throwing cats toward furniture or into the air, with visible impact when they landed.

Four cats were frightened and injured

Reports said the boy grabbed and threw four cats, all valuable breed cats. Two belonged to Mr. Hu and two were boarded at the shop. Hu then sent the cats to a pet hospital.

A Daxiang News video repost and Toutiao summary said the parties later settled with a 3,500-yuan medical payment; one cat required surgery for intracranial injury, while the others were discharged. A Sina Weibo aggregation preserved public reposts about Yiwu Wuyue Plaza and more severe injury claims; this archive records those as public discussion, while medical conclusions follow explicit media reports.

The parents' response angered the public

Sohu's repost said the boy's parents argued that the owner was also responsible because the door had not been locked, and initially disagreed with compensation. The report also preserved a statement along the lines of 'go ahead and call the police; you did not lock your own door.'

Being young does not allow adults to brush the matter away. The guardianship question is why a child treated frightened animals as objects to throw, and why the first response was not treatment and apology but deflection.

A cattery must put animal safety before business

The boy's conduct deserves clear criticism. At the same time, the cattery also exposed management gaps. A cattery is not an ordinary shop shelf: doors, isolation areas, monitoring, supervision and kitten-protection rules directly affect animal safety.

When boarded cats and valuable breed cats are present, access control and separation are essential. An unattended open space ultimately shifts risk onto animals that cannot protect themselves.

Life education cannot wait until after harm

This archive does not disclose a minor's identity and does not encourage doxxing or revenge. But protecting minors does not mean protecting cruel conduct itself. If a child seeks stimulation by catching, throwing and watching animals panic, adults must intervene early.

Cats do not understand the excuse that a child was merely naughty. They feel falling, impact, pain and fear. This record exists to show that kindness to living beings is a basic line for families, businesses and society.

Timeline

• Around April 23, 2022: Surveillance footage from a Zhejiang cattery circulated online, showing the boy entering and repeatedly throwing cats.
• April 23, 2022: Media contacted owner Mr. Hu; public descriptions said four cats were involved and the owner reported to police.
• April 25, 2022: Sohu and other platforms reposted reports recording the footage, parental response and mediation by authorities.
• Later: Daxiang News repost said the parties settled with a 3,500-yuan medical payment and one cat required surgery for intracranial injury.

Public Sources

• Zhihu question: a boy in Zhejiang repeatedly threw cats in a cattery; owner reported to police
• Sohu repost: boy violently threw four cats; parents' response drew criticism
• Daxiang News video repost: settlement reached; 3,500 yuan medical payment
• Sina Weibo aggregation: users identified Yiwu Wuyue Plaza area and discussed later payment