A French Bulldog in southern China, known online for collecting plastic bottles, is reportedly facing threats after a man was caught in connection with an alleged poisoning attempt. The dog, nicknamed Xiaobai, has gained a large following and earned money for its owner.

A man in southern China suspected of poisoning an online celebrity dog which is famous for collecting plastic bottles in the street has been caught after its owner called the police. The French Bulldog nicknamed Xiaobai won the hearts of millions last year for diligently collecting plastic bottles for its owner. It has earned over 100,000 yuan (US$15,000) over the past five years as its owner, surnamed Zhang, sold the waste bottles. The social media account @gouxiaobai boasts half a million...