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Surveillance footage shows the woman and her nine-year-old schnauzer, Tywinn, at Orlando International Airport. Photo: Orlando Police Department
Animals

US woman drowned dog in airport bathroom after being denied boarding: police

Tywinn the miniature schnauzer’s body was found in the trash, while cameras showed the owner leaving the toilet before getting on her plane.

Trending in China

Chinese pet cloning charges up to US$52,000, raises ethical and health concerns

Hong Kong transport

MTR Corp notes ‘worries about odour, health issues on pet-friendly rides’

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Australia

Australian woman admits trying to sell human toes she found in dog vomit

Joanna Kinman was working at an animal shelter at the time. She faces a maximum penalty of two years in prison.

The woman working at an animal shelter in Victoria state when two dogs reportedly regurgitated the toes and other human remains in February 2024. Photo: Shutterstock
Fame and celebrity

Gene Hackman’s dog probably died of dehydration and starvation, report says

The actor, wife Betsy Arakawa and their kelpie mix, Zinna, were found dead in the couple’s home in Santa Fe.

United States

Dog shoots US man in bed after ‘paw stuck in trigger’

The man from Tennessee escaped serious injury with a graze to his left thigh.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp, KMB considering allowing commuters to bring pets on board

Sources say rail giant and bus firm are mulling policy for small animals, with MTR Corp to make decision sometime in first half of the year.

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Bus operator KMB has already introduced a service on select routes for owners travelling with their pets. Photo: SCMP
Wellness

So your cat has bad breath and won’t eat? It could mean dental trouble

Is your cat having dental problems? Here’s how to tell – from not eating as much as usual to drooling a lot – and what to do about it.

Wellness

Why dementia patients benefit from having cats and dogs around

It is known that keeping pets can support better mental health. In the case of dementia patients they also give them purpose and comfort.

The Philippines

Filipinos outraged over dog shot with arrows, call for law with ‘stronger fangs’

A US$5,500 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator who attacked the dog named Tiktok.

The plight of a dog attacked with arrows in the Philippines has sparked widespread outrage. Photo: Facebook/MyTV Cebu
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend Feb 28-Mar 2

The stars are aligned for a super weekend of outdoor and indoor fun. Get up close with wildlife, take your dog for brunch or hit the cinema.

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Take a mindful stroll amid tea plants before enjoying a tea tasting (above) at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden in Hong Kong this weekend, just one of many activities it is putting on in its family-friendly festival on March 1 and 2, 2025. Photo: KFBG
Hong Kong society

Letters | Give Hong Kong’s animal welfare law teeth by adding duty of care

Readers discuss the city’s approach to protecting animals, and the significance of a University of Hong Kong medical breakthrough.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Pebe Sebert, mum of Kesha, hit songwriter and once a would-be pop star

Her pop-star aspirations were derailed when her husband dumped her and she resorted to drug abuse to dull the heartbreak … but Sebert has managed to turn her life around.

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China's economic recovery

Pet healthcare booms in China as furry friends outnumber infants and toddlers

Pet economy offers better career prospects as clinics and hospitals open across country.

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Illustration: Brian Wang
Hong Kong

Editorial | Stricter Hong Kong law on animal cruelty long overdue

Pets cherished during the lonely days of the pandemic are now being abandoned and Hong Kong care groups are struggling to cope.

The SPCA says the adoption rate for abandoned Hong Kong animals needing a home lags the number of cases it handles. Photo: Facebook

Ruff day? Hot stone massages, laser therapy make rehab purr-fect for pets

As more people view pets as family members, a speciality vet in the US now offers holistic treatments, such as acupuncture, for its patients.

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United States

Animal rescuers care for LA fire evacuees – dogs, donkeys, horses

Volunteers are scrambling to find food, water and shelter while providing treatment for the displaced animals.

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Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Travel-loving Hongkongers losing interest in keeping pets, animal charity says

Rising number of cats are also being abandoned, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says.

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A cat at the SPCA adoption centre in Wan Chai waits for a new home. Photo: May Tse
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Jump in Hong Kong dog poisoning cases sparks calls for stricter animal laws

Group following up on suspected poisoning cases says number of dogs killed rose from five in 2023 to at least 49 last year.

Beauty

What’s on show at CES 2025? AI-powered beauty mirrors, robot dogs and more

A beauty mirror to tell you your skin woes? A lifelike robot puppy for those allergic to the real thing? The pick of the tech in Las Vegas.

Malaysia

‘Appalling cruelty’: Malaysians outraged over suspected cat killer on campus

In the latest incident, a cat was found with its internal organs exposed outside the medicine faculty of Universiti Malaya.

The deaths of several cats at Universiti Malaya have sparked fears among Malaysians of a serial killer on campus. Photo: Shutterstock
South Korea

Pet dog rescued after losing 9 family members in Jeju Air crash

Pudding is now receiving care at a Seoul veterinary hospital and awaiting a new home.

Jeju Air crash victims’ relatives at a makeshift shelter in Muan, South Korea. Photo: AFP
Weather

Do dogs need coats in winter? Experts on different breeds’ needs

Dogs like Border collies and Labradors have woolly undercoats but short-haired pets originally from warmer climes may need extra warmth.

Hong Kong society

Bucking tradition, some Hong Kong churches host memorial services for pets

Several pastors are conducting pet funerals, complete with liturgies, requested by grieving owners, in shift away from conservative Christian beliefs.

Pets in Hong Kong

Explainer | What do you feed a snake? Why does it shed? Tips on snake pet care

Although snakes are seen as easy to look after, there is plenty that ought to be done to take care of them properly, from food to habitat.

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A Kingsville red hypo albino, a type of bull snake. Bull snakes can be sensitive to changes in temperature. Photo: Austin Zhang
Malaysia

Gruesome deaths of cats at Malaysian campus spark outrage from animal lovers

Critics and veterinarians have rejected police’s explanation that a pack of wild dogs had mutilated the felines.

The deaths of six cats on the campus of Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur have reignited debates over the treatment of strays in Malaysia. Photo: Shutterstock
Pets in Hong Kong

Pet snakes trending in Hong Kong as Gen Z opts for ‘chill’ animals

As more young Hongkongers buy snakes as an ‘easy’ pet option, a vet explains the dangers and why prior research is key.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong police investigating after dogs owned by ex-beauty queen poisoned

Lisa-Marie Tse says ‘disgusting’ person left chicken and sausages laced with neurotoxins on plate on road where she walked her dogs.

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