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Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Animal welfare in Hong Kong
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Animal welfare in Hong Kong. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
The 34-year-old was arrested on suspicion of cruelty to animals and possession of an offensive weapon
Hong Kong

Video | Hong Kong man arrested for allegedly poisoning cat food

The 34-year-old was arrested on suspicion of cruelty to animals and possession of an offensive weapon.

Hong Kong society

Man bitten after being chased by 3 dogs on his way to work in Yuen Long

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Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested over suspected rat poison in stray cat food at Hong Kong park

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest woman after dog allegedly thrown into sea

Force says 59-year-old woman’s two dogs showed no visible injuries and are trying to establish whether one was animal thrown into the water.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after allegedly throwing a dog into the sea in Hong Kong. Photo: Martin Chan
Hong Kong

5 dogs found dead near San Tin fish ponds in suspected poisoning case

Police received a report of four dog carcasses at a San Tin fish pond before finding a fifth nearby.

Hong Kong

20 restaurants prosecuted for allowing dogs without permits since scheme launched

Seven diners were also prosecuted, with authorities urging owners to check restaurant permits before dining out with their dogs ahead of Halloween.

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Hong Kong

Nearly 1 in 3 unattended dogs captured in Hong Kong euthanised this year

The Environment and Ecology Bureau says 617 unattended dogs have been euthanised since 2021, while fewer captured dogs are being reclaimed or rehomed.

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A total of 617 unattended dogs had been euthanised between 2021 and May this year. Photo: Kit Lai
Police and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department conduct a joint operation to search for stray or potentially dangerous dogs in Yuen Long. Photo: Kit Lai
Police cordon off Pawsgate, a canine training centre in Ping Yeung Tsuen, Ta Kwu Ling, where 33-year-old Wong Cho-yee, who operated the facility, was found dead after being mauled by a dog. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong courts

Dog shelter worker awarded HK$89,000 over canine attack despite volunteer claim

District Court rules employment relationship existed despite lack of formal contract as victim was paid and directed by shelter staff.

Pets in Hong Kong

Opinion | To become a dog-friendly city, Hong Kong needs dog literacy

Education isn’t just for pet owners – it’s essential for anyone sharing public space, particularly after recent severe dog attacks.

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Accidents and personal safety

Cyclist likely bitten by several dogs and died from throat injuries, source says

But government forensic pathologists fear it may ultimately be impossible to determine which exact animals were involved, SCMP told.

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Police and Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department personnel search for stray dogs at Pok Wai in Yuen Long. Photo: Kit Lai
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD)

Dog rescuers vow to microchip after charges, decry punishing ‘those trying to help’

Advocates urge comprehensive trap-neuter-return scheme after shelter founder charged over licence following fatal Yuen Long dog attack.

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Police and personnel of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department search for stray dogs in the Pok Wai area in Yuen Long, where a 27-year-old female cyclist was found dead after a suspected dog attack. Photo: Kit Lai
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s animal welfare laws fail to meet modern demands, experts say

Legal experts call for authorities to expedite long-delayed reforms after spate of dog attacks in recent months.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Debate on dog ownership and control much needed in Hong Kong

The death of a woman after she was chased by dogs has revived discussion on the regulatory regime for canines and pet owners’ responsibilities.

Hong Kong

Activist charged after microchipped dog caught in probe into suspected attack

One of five strays caught in Yuen Long was registered to Kent Luk, founder of Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter.

Kent Luk says it is common practice for rescuers to have dog microchips registered in their names. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Shelters warn against poor treatment of warehouse guard dogs in New Territories

Veteran rescuer says free-roaming warehouse canines fall under definition of stray dogs, with issue in spotlight after suspected fatal attack.

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Dogs at an outdoor storage yard in Yuen Long’s Pok Wai area. Photo: Kit Lai
Hong Kong society

Search for stray dogs expanded as new CCTV cameras installed in Yuen Long

Hong Kong authorities ramp up public safety efforts and monitor area beyond road where cyclist was suspected to have been mauled to death.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong animal groups call for tighter pet laws after suspected fatal mauling

Former guard dogs may turn aggressive due to territorial instincts or past trauma, welfare advocates warn as government pledges review of policies.

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Hong Kong society

Bite-mark, DNA tests used to identify dogs after woman dies in suspected attack

Hong Kong environment chief says policies on handling strays will be reviewed after cyclist’s death from suspected attack in Yuen Long.

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Hong Kong police and AFCD officers search for dogs involved in a suspected attack on a cyclist. Photo: Kit Lai
Accidents and personal safety

Woman chased by 3 dogs before suspected fatal attack in Hong Kong

Security footage shows woman leaving Yuen Long MTR on shared bike, then being chased by dogs minutes before she was found unconscious.

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Hong Kong society

‘A victim’: American Bully dies in surgery, owners question fighting dog rules

Owners hope Monchiu’s death will ‘fight for the vindication and rectification of other Bullies in Hong Kong’.

Hong Kong society

Safety or hostility? Dog owners split over Hong Kong’s crackdown on leash rules

‘The inspections and enforcement are good for protecting the safety of people and pets. They should be continued as we don’t want to see any more tragedies,’ one dog owner says.

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A worker at the West Kowloon Cultural District reminds dog owners about the rules. Photo: Silvia Siu
Hong Kong society

Leave it to the experts, district councillor told after chaotic deer rescue

Footage from district councillor shows him and two others freeing animal by forcefully pulling its rear legs – causing the barking deer to struggle.

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A screenshot of footage shared by Tai Po district councillor Chan Siu-keen on social media. Photo: Facebook/cskchansiukuen
Mainland China

Hong Kong considers DNA testing amid concerns over ‘fighting dog’ classification

Authorities studying use of genetic testing to identify breeds, but physical characteristics remain key to classification.

Hong Kong

Welfare groups seek clarity on breed classification amid third fighting dog case

Animal groups fear unclear rules could lead to more dog abandonment after owner gives up pet classed as fighting breed, the third such case in a week.

Pets in Hong Kong

Demand for dog DNA tests surges after Hong Kong clampdown over attacks

Animal welfare groups also warn that the government’s response to a string of dog attacks could lead to a wave of pet abandonments.

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A dog is taken for a walk along the Stanley Promenade. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Backlash grows after Hong Kong authorities seize second ‘fighting dog’ in week

Owner says officers determined dog was a pit bull terrier after taking photos and videos and sending them to department vet.

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Baku was taken away on Friday after a complaint from a neighbour, a charity says. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hong Kong police probe viral video of dog trapped in running washing machine

Two Instagram stories circulating on Saturday show animal tumbling inside front-loading washing machine drum as it fills with water.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Focusing on ‘bad’ dogs will not do Hong Kong any good

Readers discuss the state of Hong Kong’s animal laws, and whether a ‘no-kill’ mandate for animals is the most humane approach.

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