Owners could face credit blacklist if pets misbehave

Owners of pets that disturb or injure people in Shanghai may find their names on a credit blacklist, which would make applying for loans and jobs, or receiving public welfare, difficult.

It's the latest measure in the city to encourage people to keep animals in a way that avoids triggering disputes with neighbors, as more families are choosing to have pets.

At least seven incidents involved pet dogs injuring people nationwide within one month in June 2013, according to media reports. A 6-year-old girl in Dalian, Liaoning province, lost her life.