Blame lack of comprehensive law, not dogs, for split in society

The funeral music began playing and someone lit a candle, as people lined up to bow before a photo of the deceased.

But the burial held in Minhang sporting park, Shanghai municipality on Monday was not for a person, but for a dog beaten to death by the park keeper.

Not surprisingly, this sparked fierce debate online. Dog lovers blamed the guard for being too cruel. Others pointed out dogs are not supposed to be in parks without an owner and the guard had done his duty.