Residents in a Chinese city are trying to come to grips with a strict regulation on dog ownership that's set to take effect soon. Starting July first, families will only be allowed to own one dog — even if they currently own more than one. It's prompting many to protest what they consider a cruel regulation. It appears to be aimed at controling the population of stray dogs in the city of Guangzhou, once known as Canton. Guangzhou is also preparing to host the Asian Games next year, and the feeling among officials is that fewer dogs means cleaner sidewalks. More here.