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A long-tailed macaque looks into a motorbike’s mirror near Phra Prang Sam Yot temple, Lopburi, Thailand. Photo: Reuters
Thailand

Boy, 6, dies in Thailand after attack by grandfather’s monkey, pet released

The family is not pursuing any action over the attack by the long-tailed macaque, which was found by the grandfather as a baby in 2022.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Ensuring dogs are licensed is crucial as eateries prepare to host them

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IPO

IPOs, expansion plans give China’s growing pet food sector paws for thought

Trending in China

China celebrity dog stolen, sold for US$25 and eaten; owner stymied by weak pet laws

Strangers on electric bike steal Border Collie while loving owner is on overseas trip; animal slaughtered for dish in restaurant.

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A celebrity dog in China was stolen, sold for US$25 and eaten. Its owner’s attempts to sue were stymied by weak pet protection laws. Photo: QQ.com
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Hong Kong steps up random dog licence checks, warns owners of prosecutions

Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department will scan dogs in public places to verify whether a microchip has been implanted.

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Trending in China

‘Smells like hell’: China woman disappears owing rent, abandons dog in filthy flat

Shocked property agent enters unit, discovers ‘beautifully dressed’ tenant lived in an environment akin to a canine kennel.

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Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police investigate suspected cat mutilation and poisoning

Hung Hom shop cat dies after owner finds it with tail nearly severed.

An SPCA worker attends to the case on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Compliance matters for social acceptance of pet-friendly restaurants

How the scheme turns out will have a big impact on its adoption. The reality is that having dogs in restaurants is not everyone’s cup of tea.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s dog-friendly restaurant scheme receives 700 applications on first day

Restaurants rush to apply, with 70 per cent of 1,000 first-phase licences filled ahead of expected July roll-out.

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Trending in China

French bulldog in China that collects plastic bottles faces animal abuser threats

‘Evil’ canine abusers caught hatching plot to kill ‘cute and kind’ dog thanks to pet-friendly internet user who spotted their plans online.

A famous French bulldog in China known for collecting plastic bottles is facing threats from animal abusers. Photo: Douyin
Hong Kong society

Dog-friendly restaurants will get 90 officers helping them meet licence rules

Hong Kong authorities will help facilitate roll-out of new permit in July, with officers trained to explain licensing terms and inspect premises.

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A poodle outside a restaurant in Happy Valley. Under the new policy for licensed establishments, dogs must be kept on leads no longer than 1.5 metres and remain under an adult's control. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong society

No hotpot: Hong Kong dog-friendly restaurants face menu and layout limits

Food and Environmental Hygiene Department says officers will patrol licensed premises every day in first month after issuing permits.

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Trending in China

China stray dog is local hero after car crash, 56 cabbies help pay for recovery

‘Friendly’ canine who became taxi drivers’ best friend suffers multiple fractures; plight sparks online calls to build dog a safe play area.

Thailand

The cost of cute: how ‘petfluencers’ are driving Asia’s wildlife crime

Thailand is a key pipeline in a lucrative global trade that animal activists warn risks spreading zoonotic diseases and erasing biodiversity.

Indian star tortoises confiscated from a woman attempting to travel with them at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok on Wednesday. Photo: Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation / AFP
Trending in China

Death of China celebrity cat leads to hospital compensation, benefits 1,100 strays

Fluffy ‘champion’ pedigree kitten dies because of medical blunder; clinic involved dismisses its director, closes for 15 days as mark of respect.

The untimely death of a celebrity cat in China due to a medical mishap has led its owner, who has five million online followers, to seek justice. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote/Baidu
Fashion

3 fashionable dog influencers to follow

They’re more than adorable pets – animal influencers are rising social media stars, with stylish pooches like Kala, Luc and Niko setting trends.

Trending in China

China city dwellers adopt chickens as pets, treat them like babies, walk them in prams

Urban people embrace poultry pals that are cheap to keep; some say the birds understand words and dress the chooks in hats and shoes.

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United States

US animal rights activists clash with police over Wisconsin dog breeder

About 1,000 animal welfare activists faced rubber bullets and pepper spray as they tried to gain entry to a beagle breeding and research facility.

Activists help an elderly woman after she had been tear gassed during an attempt to gain entry into Ridglan Farms beagle breeding and research facility on Saturday, in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, US. Photo: AP
Instagram

Meet Samantha, the Afghan hound supermodel from Edinburgh

Dog clothes didn’t fit her graceful body so she leaned into her human’s wardrobe and wore it better … and she prefers vintage style over trends.

Trending in China

From auction block to loving home: Chinese netizens bid farewell to celebrity dog

Deng Deng’s passing follows five joyful years in his new home, where he is fondly remembered on social media.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong customs seizes 760 suspected endangered reptiles worth HK$580,000

Customs and Excise Department finds 106 turtles and 654 lizards believed to be endangered species hidden in truck bound for mainland China.

The reptiles were found in 26 bags hidden under the cargo compartment of the truck. Photo: Handout
Trending in China

Outrage as China traveller at pet-friendly hotel gets text offering dog meat eateries

‘Deeply offensive’ pre-visit message to tourist with puppy leads to cancellation of booking; turns spotlight on animal protection laws.

A traveller in China who stayed at a pet-friendly hotel was shocked to receive a text recommending places where she could eat dog meat. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/RedNote
Trending in China

Chinese woman whose dog was poisoned to death by neighbour, sacrifices job for cause

Battling pet lover spends years fighting for justice for her beloved canine, facing down bullies, rumour-mongers.

Hong Kong society

Rats versus pets: Hong Kong dog owners want rodent poison in boxes, not bags

Pet owners call for environmental authorities to improve rat extermination methods after one dog accidentally consumes poison three times.

Trending in China

Furry farewells: pet spirit money, luxury funeral ceremonies take China by storm

Influenced by humanisation of pets and desire for emotional connection, pet services are increasingly mirroring human customs.

The rising popularity of pet funeral services in China signifies a growing trend where owners seek elaborate send-offs for their pets, including unique paper offerings like gourmet foods and cremation services. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
Trending in China

China woman spends US$1,700 to put dog in school for personality tests, training

Shanghai resident says she is too busy to give pet companionship, even pays for a ‘school bus’ to pick up and drop off the animal.

A young Chinese woman has spent US$1,700 to enrol her six-month-old dog in a pet kindergarten for companionship and personality testing. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
Trending in China

Plot twists in the viral ‘great escape’ and homecoming video of 7 dogs from China

Once the unexpected turn of events become known, the situation sparks renewed discussions online about misinformation and animal welfare.

Trending in China

Chinese man uses dog to power electric bike, draws animal abuse criticism

Elderly road rider filmed using dog placed under his seat to make vehicle move; has stick in his hand thought to have been used to whip animal.

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