China dog owner pays woman US$12,600 after she has miscarriage because animal startled her

A dog owner in Shanghai was ordered by a court to pay 90,000 yuan (US$12,600) in compensation to a pregnant woman who suffered a miscarriage after the pet jumped up at her.

The 41-year-old woman became pregnant after undergoing multiple in vitro fertilisation (IVF) surgeries over three years, according to the Shanghai Morning Post.

The incident occurred earlier this year while the expectant mother, surnamed Yan, was walking through her residential community to collect a package from the courier station.

Suddenly, a golden retriever bolted out of a building and bounded towards her.

Yan was startled and stepped back, injuring her back in the process. She also immediately felt something in her waist and lower abdomen.

The police were called, and officers responded to the dispute between Yan and the dog’s owner, whose surname is Li.