Chinese man modifies electric bike, uses dog as power source, draws animal abuse criticism

2026-03-24 - 01:02

A Chinese man who was spotted riding a modified electric bicycle powered by his pet dog has faced online allegations of animal abuse. A video clip that went viral online shows the man from eastern China’s Jiangsu province riding on the modified bike on a road on March 16. The bike’s battery had been removed and a reined golden retriever was running under the seat. The dog’s mouth was also muzzled. The man also has a stick in his right hand, with which he seemed to whip the dog. The video was...