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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 cat poses for a close-up as the three-day Hong Kong Cat Expo opens on Friday. Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Purr-fect day for Hong Kong pet owners as cat expo opens

Some booth operators at Hong Kong Cat Expo report brisk business as owners splurge on products ranging from cat food to DNA tests.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong man, 71, arrested over abandoning sick dog near rubbish bin

Pets

HK$2,000 a month on cats? Hongkongers spending more on feline friends, poll finds

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Rescued Hong Kong leopard cat ‘growing stronger, preparing to return to wild’

Kadoorie Farm and Botanical Garden shares update on feline discovered by hikers in catchwater drain in April.

The cat was only a baby when it was discovered by hikers. Photo: Handout
My Life

Gary Ades speaks on animal conservation and ecology in Hong Kong

Gary Ades, the head of fauna conservation at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, on the evolution of animal welfare and conservation in Hong Kong.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong pet shop owner arrested for alleged theft of 35 cats to repay loan

The 35 cats had an estimated value of HK$623,000, source says.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong cook given 160 hours of community service for cruelty to dogs

Showing remorse, Ng Sing-yiu spared jail for tying two stray mongrels in nylon bags at Po Lin Monastery and abandoning them in the wild.

The two dogs, “Dai Mui” and “Sai Mui”, were found in September last year. Photo: Animal Post
Hong Kong society

Puppy’s death sparks calls for Hong Kong to quickly tighten animal cruelty laws

Two-month-old Doberman puppy was found abandoned in a park with infections caused by ear cropping.

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Hong Kong courts

Chef at Hong Kong monastery admits cruelty after tying 2 dogs up in bags

Ng Sing-yiu tied two stray mongrels up in nylon bags last August and released them at a car park, saying he wanted to maintain hygiene in his kitchen.

Conservation

Letters | Dolphin’s death another wake-up call to phase out animal captivity

Readers discuss better ways for Ocean Park to promote conservation, creativity labs for the young, MTR’s admonishments not to walk on escalators, and the better education system between Hong Kong and Singapore.

Rita, a 24-year-old Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin at Ocean Park, died last week, following signs of fatigue and loss of appetite. Photo: Ocean Park

Death stranding: why dolphins, porpoises and whales wash ashore in Hong Kong

Discover what is taking a toll on dolphins, porpoises and whales in this special infographic.

Death stranding: why dolphins, porpoises and whales wash ashore in Hong Kong
Hong Kong society

Rare owl bred in Hong Kong draws bird watchers, but venue restricts access

Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden closes part of its nature reserve to keep crowds of bird watchers at bay to protect young owl and its parents.

Hong Kong society

2.5-metre Burmese python captured in Hong Kong after swallowing cat

Burmese python swallowed cat near village house in Ma On Shan on Saturday morning, police say.

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Asean

Letters | The cruelty of gambling on horses in Hong Kong must end

Readers discuss racehorse deaths, and the behaviour of pet owners.

A race at Sha Tin on January 31. Photo: Dickson Lee
Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong vets report higher rates of poor health for online-bought cats, dogs

Consumer watchdog teams up with wildlife authorities to survey veterinarians, and targets 18 online sellers of animals.

Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has urged the public to consider adopting pets, avoid buying animals of unknown origin online and to patronise reputable licensed animal traders. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong police

4 pigeons found glued on top of wall; Hong Kong police suspect animal abuse

Birds seen stuck in position for hours in Tsuen Wan prompts call to police, but source says investigation affected by lack of CCTV at site.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Metre-long civet cat spotted roaming at Hong Kong shopping centre

Cat seen walking back and forth on glass curtain wall supports at IFC Mall at 7am on Monday, police say.

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Hong Kong

‘Seriously rotten’ finless porpoise carcass found on Hong Kong outlying island

Discovery of 162cm-long sea mammal on Tuesday raises tally of beached cetaceans in the city this year to 15.

A dead porpoise has been found on Hong Kong’s Cheung Chau island. Photo: Ocean Park Conservation Foundation

Hong Kong police suspect animal cruelty after 2 turtles found dead

Animal carcasses discovered in two separate locations on the same day, with fatal injuries sustained from falling to their deaths.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police probe deaths of 4 dogs from suspected poisoning

Pet owner in Sheung Shui reports two of his other dogs still missing.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong cafe where hundreds of stray cats found haven forced to close

Sick, skinny, lost – all types of felines have ended up at Siu Lam-lam’s Dundas Cafe in Mong Kok, but her days as neighbourhood carer are coming to an end.

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Siu Lam-lam, the owner of Dundas Cafe in Mong Kok, with one of her feline friends. Photo: Sam Tsang
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police find dead cat with head in sock secured by zip tie

Force classifies case as one of cruelty to animals after finding 45cm-long shorthair with broken skull in Sheung Shui.

Police have launched an investigation after a cat was found dead with its head covered in a sock in Sheung Shui. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Ex-Miss Hong Kong winner and other pet owners bewildered by spate of poisonings

Dog owners describe horrors of watching their pets seize up after ingesting poisoned meat laid out on streets and call for tougher penalties for the crime.

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Animals

Video | Dog poisonings on the rise in Hong Kong

Volunteer groups say 49 pet dogs died after ingesting poison in 2024, a tenfold jump from the previous year

Crime in Hong Kong

Pigeon found with cut wings, tail feathers sparks Hong Kong police probe

Bird discovered on Farm Road in To Kwa Wan, less than a week after similar case uncovered in Wan Chai.

A screengrab of footage of the injured pigeon discovered in To Kwa Wan on Sunday evening. Photo: Cable TV
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police probe death of 3 dogs in suspected poisoning

Source says force received report that three dogs had been found dead near warehouse in Lin Tong Mei village in Sheung Shui.

A two-month-old puppy was also discovered alive at the scene. Photo: Cable TV News
Conservation

Letters | In the Year of the Snake, don’t harm reptiles

Readers discuss the suffering of snakes in captivity, animal welfare legislation in Hong Kong, and teenagers in Kwun Tong.

Hong Kong society

Hill fire in Hong Kong under control after burning for over 17 hours

Firefighters tackle blaze on Kai Kung Leng mountain range, while government helicopters drop water bombs.

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