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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.
A large amount of foam was found in a pond (left) at the Kam Ying Court estate, harming its turtles and killing a catfish. Photo: Facebook/The Turtle’s Inn’s Post
Crime in Hong Kong

Man held after laundry capsules dumped into pond, killing fish, injuring turtles

Hong Kong police arrest 42-year-old suspect after examining surveillance footage of Ma On Shan incident.

Pets in Hong Kong

Want to keep a big dog in Hong Kong? Experts share what you should know

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Hong Kong urged to adopt trait-based dog tiers, DNA checks after attacks

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Accidents and personal safety

Woman found dead in Hong Kong after dog mauling

Incident comes amid citywide concern over management of large dogs after an unleashed 60kg canine fatally attacked two smaller pets this week.

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Police are investigating the incident in northern Hong Kong. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong courts

Pet owner barred from leaving Hong Kong pending trial over fatal dog attacks

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department says the 60kg dog will not be put down at this stage and will instead undergo health and temperament assessments.

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Hong Kong

Owner of dog in fatal pet attacks charged with failing to properly control animal

Department says it is also following up on laying additional charges under Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance.

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Pets in Hong Kong

Video | Unleashed 60kg dog fatally mauls 2 smaller dogs

Distressing footage online shows the large dog clamping its jaws on the smaller victim’s neck as the owner collapses in grief, while passers-by try in vain to intervene.

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Hong Kong

When prey instinct strikes: how to save small pets from large threats

Experts offer tips on how to keep small pets safe from aggressive dogs and how owners should train their large canines.

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Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Owner of unleashed 60kg dog arrested after 2 small pets killed in Hong Kong

Animal welfare group’s deputy director calls for a penalty review, urging an extension of the leash requirement to all dogs, regardless of size.

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Hong Kong

Unleashed 60kg dog fatally mauls 2 pets in Hong Kong

Authorities say they will contact the owner based on information on dog licence and conduct an investigation into the case.

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Footage circulating online shows the large dog clamping its jaws on a smaller victim as passers-by try to intervene. Photo: Threads/yyy.yuu
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong boy, 14, arrested for animal cruelty after badly injured cat dies

Vet clinic employee called police suspecting animal had been treated inappropriately.

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The cat was brought to Pets R Us Veterinary Medical Centre in Cheung Sha Wan. Photo: Pets R Us Veterinary Medical Centre.
Hong Kong

Letters | Train frontline workers to handle animals humanely and legally

Readers discuss animal welfare training, the danger of animal smuggling, the US-Iran MOU, and a fuller picture on migration.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities charge woman who allegedly kept 136 dogs without licences

Agriculture, Conservation and Fisheries Department issues court summons to suspect after conducting raid on Yuen Long shelter.

Hong Kong society

What’s a Burmese python doing in Causeway Bay? Expert links reptile to rain

Snake measuring up to three metres long caught on camera near Jardine Noonday Gun by jogger on Sunday evening.

Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden identified the snake as a Burmese python, noting its geometric patterns and its distinct shades of light and dark brown, black and white Photo: Handout
Hong Kong courts

Security guard jailed for tying up cat in plastic bag, dumping it in bin

Chou Wing-lok’s callous action ‘literally sent the cat to the landfill’, magistrate says, jailing him for animal cruelty.

The Kwun Tong Court building. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong’s wild boar population halves under capture-and-kill strategy

Number of boars culled since 2021 rose elevenfold to 723 last year, while number of injuries from boar attacks fell by 80 per cent over same period.

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Pets in Hong Kong

Restaurants slam dog-friendly licence policy over outdoor dining restrictions

Business operators in Happy Valley and Kai Tak without licences complain of being forced to turn away dog owners from outdoor seating areas.

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Hong Kong

SPCA cancels fundraiser amid backlash over bid to remove dog-killing videos

Charity accused of undermining public awareness efforts after asking Hong Kong police to help remove videos of dog and pups set alight.

The SPCA's Wan Chai headquarters. The group reported the online video showing animal abuse in mainland China to Hong Kong police, in an effort to get the footage taken down. Photo: Handout
Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Watchdog urges pet owners to be mindful of terms and conditions of insurance plans

Consumer Council issues warning less than week after more than 900 restaurants legally allowed to welcome dogs on premises.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hongkongers rejecting pet-friendly restaurants still have options

While it is to be expected that not everyone will be happy about dogs being allowed into some restaurants, there have been relatively few complaints to the authorities.

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Hong Kong

Some ‘responsible’ restaurants pull out from dog-friendly scheme amid complaints

Hong Kong hygiene chief says most complaints involved minor issues such as leash length and seating arrangements.

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Hong Kong’s new dog-friendly dining scheme has drawn about 20 complaints since its launch. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Surge in abandoned animals amid land clearance for Northern Metropolis project

Pets and guard dogs left to fend for themselves due to lack of government rehoming policy, with animal welfare group’s clinic ‘overwhelmed’.

A stray dog on a plot of cleared land in the Northern Metropolis. Photo: Edmond So
Crime in Hong Kong

2 women arrested at Hong Kong border after dog, endangered birds found in bags

Customs and Excise Department says women were intercepted at Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau checkpoints, with cases handed to wildlife authorities.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong must keep an eagle eye out for wildlife traffickers

The discovery of dozens of exotic animals in a flat in Sham Shui Po highlights the need to step up enforcement against the illegal wildlife trade.

Crime in Hong Kong

Calls for harsher crackdown on wildlife trafficking after 64 animals found in flat

Woman arrested after authorities alerted to crocodile on balcony and find endangered iguanas, tortoises, savannah monitors and snakes inside.

A juvenile crocodile was found injured at a residential building on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Rescuers snap into action after crocodile found in Hong Kong building

Member of the public spotted 1.5-metre reptile at a residential block in Sham Shui Po and called police.

The juvenile is a hybrid of Siamese crocodile and a saltwater crocodile. Photo: SPCA
Pets in Hong Kong

Letters | Hong Kong needs more animal welfare, not just a pet economy

Readers discuss society’s tendency to still treat animals as commodities, and the feasibility of an opt-out organ donation system.

Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden

2 rare owl chicks born in Hong Kong breeding success

Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden confirms two brown wood owl chicks have fledged, marking major boost for local breeding efforts.

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