Asia • 2026-05-02 04:00

Death of celebrity cat prompts hospital compensation and free sterilisation for strays

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  • Category: Asia
  • Language: EN
  • Published: 2026-05-02 04:00 UTC
  • Sources: South China Morning Post

A famous British Longhair cat owned by Shenzhen pet‑influencer Deng Feng died after a medical error, sparking public outcry. The hospital involved offered a compensation settlement and announced a programme to sterilise 1,100 stray cats for free. Deng, who runs the award‑winning GoldenTales cattery and has five million followers, criticised the care received.

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