Abuser Posts Photo After Tying Hamster for 3 Hours, Saying "It’s Self-Harming"...

Animal Rights Group Demands Closure of Online Community Posting Photos
Recently, Video of Stray Cat Being Burned Alive Also Uploaded

Recently, a photo showing the cruel abuse of a hamster was posted on an online community. / Photo by Care, an animal rights organization, Instagram capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Juhyung] The animal rights organization 'CARE' recently urged the closure of an online community bulletin board in South Korea after photos depicting animal abuse were repeatedly shared there.

On the 18th, CARE stated on their official Instagram, "This time, photos and videos torturing and abusing hamsters were posted," adding, "We will file a complaint against the hamster abuser for violating the Animal Protection Act and ensure an investigation is launched."

According to CARE, the controversial 'hamster torture photos' were posted on the 16th on a bulletin board of the popular online community 'DC Inside' (DC).

The photos show a hamster hanging with its legs tied to a wooden stick. The post's author wrote, "Hamsters also self-harm," and asked, "The hamster keeps its eyes open in fear; is it really having a panic attack like a human?"

They also said, "I tied it in the closet for 3 hours, and its eye color turned white. It seems to have cataracts," "(The hamster) was groaning as if it was going to die, so I let it go," and "Currently, it shows no movement even when given water with a syringe, but if it recovers, I will try to raise it well again."

CARE emphasized, "The severity of animal abuse is becoming increasingly cruel. We will soon file charges against the author for animal abuse."

A video showing a stray cat captured in a trap being brutally abused, including being burned alive, sparked controversy. / Photo by Animal Rights Organization 'Kara' SNS capture

Meanwhile, on 'DC,' a video showing cruel abuse of a cat recently sparked controversy.

On the 28th of last month, a video capturing a stray cat being burned alive was posted in DC's 'Yaongi Gallery.' The video poster uploaded a photo the next day showing the cat's face with burns, stating, "The cat tried to escape from the trap."

Netizens immediately raised their voices in criticism after seeing the video and photo. However, instead of showing remorse, the author posted a new message saying, "I will burn more cats."

Subsequently, multiple complaints against the cat abuser were filed through the National Police Agency's online complaint system, and the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul began an internal investigation. Animal rights organizations such as 'KARA' also submitted complaints to the police.

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