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Hong Kong society
Editorial
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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.
30 Jun 2026 - 6:45AM
Trending in China
Loyal police dog moves millions in China waiting for injured handler, refusing food
28 Jun 2026 - 9:00AM
Animal welfare in Hong Kong
Rescuers snap into action after crocodile found in Hong Kong building
25 Jun 2026 - 1:08AM
Trending in China
New China dog rental trend sparks animal stress warnings
Critics note that because China’s legal system treats pets as property, seeking redress for abuse remains complicated.
23 Jun 2026 - 2:00PM
Luxury travel
VI-Pooch? How luxury hotels are stepping up dog-friendly offerings
Bringing pets on holiday has become a non-negotiable for many – here’s how the trend has inspired hotels to get creative with paw-friendly policies.
22 Jun 2026 - 10:52AM
Animal welfare in Hong Kong
Letters
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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.
21 Jun 2026 - 11:30AM
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Hong Kong economy
Editorial
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A bigger pie for pet-friendly restaurants would be nice
If the roll-out goes well, a swift expansion of the dog-friendly licence scheme would be welcome.
20 Jun 2026 - 6:45AM
Hong Kong society
‘Bury me with them’: animal-lovers want same cemetery plots as their pets
Pet funeral service providers call for change in regulations, citing growing demand for such arrangements amid rapidly expanding market.
19 Jun 2026 - 7:02PM
Vietnam
Cats rescued from slaughter in Vietnam spotlight enduring pet meat trade
Animal activists say the cat and dog meat trade often operates over large networks that sometimes span all of Vietnam.
18 Jun 2026 - 9:15PM
Hong Kong society
Cafe caught in red tape despite winning ballot for dog-friendly venue licence
Kai Yan Court’s owners must consent to amend land-use terms, which currently ban dogs on premises, to allow Marz Menu to become pet-friendly.
18 Jun 2026 - 6:16PM
Animal rights in China
Ex-China military dog handler offers cheap pet treatments, has 5 million followers
Animal lovers travel from afar to avail themselves of ‘Miracle Doctor’s’ services who says his techniques give ‘fur babies’ chance of survival.
17 Jun 2026 - 6:02PM
Trending in China
Chinese man held over alleged torture, killing of adopted dogs under ‘caring’ guise
Abuser throws dogs from balcony, down stairwell, sparks public protest amid growing calls for proper laws to protect pets.
12 Jun 2026 - 7:17PM
Hong Kong society
1,000 restaurants to welcome dogs on July 9 under new scheme
Restaurants say they are expecting 20 per cent business boost after securing dog-friendly licences.
12 Jun 2026 - 7:42PM
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‘Dirty business’: China dog slaughterhouse shuts down before Yulin festival
Humane World for Animals estimates that around 10 million dogs, 4 million cats are killed for meat in China annually; many are stolen pets or strays.
11 Jun 2026 - 6:00PM
Hong Kong society
‘Overwhelming’: Hong Kong’s dog-friendly restaurant scheme twice oversubscribed
Scheme draws 2,100 applications, more than double the 1,000-place quota allocated.
8 Jun 2026 - 10:12PM
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.
8 Jun 2026 - 4:57PM
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Hong Kong economy
Editorial
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Ensuring dogs are licensed is crucial as eateries prepare to host them
The AFCD’s recent actions to make sure owners have vaccinated and licensed their dogs is essential to upholding public safety and animal welfare.
7 Jun 2026 - 6:45AM
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IPO
IPOs, expansion plans give China’s growing pet food sector paws for thought
Shanghai-based pet food maker Fubei has filed an application for an initial public offering in Hong Kong.
10 Jun 2026 - 5:07PM
Trending in China
China celebrity dog stolen, sold for US$27 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.
29 Jun 2026 - 11:48AM
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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.
2 Jun 2026 - 12:39AM
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‘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.
28 May 2026 - 2:00PM
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.
24 May 2026 - 9:42PM
Hong Kong society
Editorial
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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.
21 May 2026 - 6:45AM
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.
19 May 2026 - 8:20AM
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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.
19 May 2026 - 1:05PM
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.
17 May 2026 - 7:24PM
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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.
11 May 2026 - 10:01PM
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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.
5 May 2026 - 2:00PM
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