A Puppy Goes "Meong Meong" Inside a Delivery Box... The Shocking "Random Box"

Animals packed in a 'Random Box'. Photo by Chengdu Eyes Animal Rescue Center Weibo

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Seo-young] A controversy arose in China after individuals were caught selling pets in the form of 'random boxes' via courier services.

On the 8th, Hong Kong's South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that the Chengdu (成都) Post Bureau in Sichuan Province uncovered and began investigating an incident where a branch of the courier company Zhongtong (中通·ZTO) attempted to illegally ship a large number of wild animals.

Earlier, activists from an animal rescue center in Chengdu discovered 156 dogs and cats packed in boxes loaded onto a cargo truck and reported it to the authorities. The plastic boxes containing the animals were wrapped in plastic packaging. Most of the animals inside were in a state where breathing was difficult, and four were already dead at the time of discovery.

According to China Youth Daily, this was identified as a scene where animals were being sold as 'random boxes' at a pet market in Chengdu. This market reportedly sold boxes containing unknown animals to customers for 20 to 30 yuan (approximately 3,400 to 5,200 Korean won). This 'random box' method has gained popularity among young consumers in China over recent years.

In response, Chinese citizens criticized the market's random box sales method, pointing out that living animals were placed in boxes where they could barely breathe. Chinese netizens strongly condemned the practice, saying things like "It's a heartless method," and "The sellers, the courier company, and the buyers are all crazy."

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