
China game shop slammed for using live hamsters in claw machine, now utilising fish, turtles
A game centre in China has come under fire after it used real hamsters as prizes in its claw machines to attract customers. The venue, in a shopping centre in Shenzhen in southern China’s Guangdong province, was reported to have filled a machine with hamsters, instead of the normal plush toys. Its actions triggered an online backlash, with many people accusing the outlet of animal abuse. According to online footage, the hamsters cowered in the corner of the machine. Clips also reportedly sho...
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China game shop slammed for using live hamsters in claw machine, now utilising fish, turtles
A game centre in China has come under fire after it used real hamsters as prizes in its claw machines to attract customers. The venue, in a shopping centre in Shenzhen in southern China’s Guangdong province, was reported to have filled a machine with hamsters, instead of the normal plush toys. Its actions triggered an online backlash, with many people accusing the outlet of animal abuse. According to online footage, the hamsters cowered in the corner of the machine. Clips also reportedly sho...
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Read full article →China game shop slammed for using live hamsters in claw machine, now utilising fish, turtles - The Star | Malaysia
China game shop slammed for using live hamsters in claw machine, now utilising fish, turtles The Star | Malaysia
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