One-dog law nears for city in China

 
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: June 18, 2009

GUANGZHOU , China — Mrs. Chen can’t imagine abandoning one of her two best friends: her scruffy terrier mutt and a white fluffy Pekingese mix.

But that’s what the government in this southern Chinese city wants the middle-aged housewife to do when a one-dog policy takes effect in Guangzhou.

Beginning July 1, each household can raise only one pooch. The rule won’t be grandfathered in, so f...


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