At a logistics facility in central China, at least 5,000 dead animals were found, likely suffocated or starved to death in boxes that were to be sent to their new owners..

According to Ukrinform, CBS News reports.

It is noted that all the animals were without food or water for about a week after they were placed in small plastic or metal cages, which were then placed in boxes with holes for breathing..

Among the dead animals are dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs.

" It was obvious that they died of suffocation, dehydration and hunger, "

It should be emphasized that, unfortunately, only a few hundred animals survived.

The tragedy is linked to a misunderstanding in the supply chain of the Chinese mass animal breeding industry.