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Barnaby Joyce yells at his dog while being interviewed on ABC on Monday night. Photo: ABC
Australia

Australian politician barks ‘sit down’ at dog during live interview

When the journalist asks him to ignore the dog and answer her question, former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce tells her not to be rude.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Pets offer Hong Kong a new growth industry – and more

Trending in China

China airport wins hearts for building shelter for stray cat family on-site

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Animal welfare 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.

Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan (centre in white) greets patrons and their dogs at a restaurant in the West Kowloon Cultural District, on the first day the scheme came into effect. Photo: Sam Tsang
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 transport

Hong Kong’s Star Ferry seeks 30% fare rise, eyes pet-friendly service

Operator has applied to raise fares on its two franchised routes by as much as HK$2 per journey.

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Hong Kong economy

Hongkongers spend record HK$2,000 per month on cats as ‘silver’ pet market grows

Hong Kong Cat Expo organiser says growing proportion of ageing felines will drive future market growth as owners seek better care for pets.

Cats owners and their pets at a press conference held by the Hong Kong Cat Expo 2026 in Wan Chai on Monday. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s dog-friendly licence scheme triggers fierce online debate

Debate emerges as branch of Cafe 100% in Kam Ying Court Shopping Centre pulls out of dog-friendly scheme, with staff citing safety concerns.

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Artificial intelligence

Video | Does China’s latest AI pet translator work?

Start-up Meng Xiaoyi is set to debut its AI-powered pet translator, which it claims is the first two-way translator that works in real time.

Pets in Hong Kong

Video | Hong Kong restaurants welcome dogs after 32-year ban

As the 32-year ban lifts, customers and their canines can once again dine together at licensed eateries.

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Germany

Girl in Germany dies after family dog bites her

People at the scene had attempted to pull the Pit Bull Terrier off the girl, but failed to prevent her suffering serious injury.

Pit bull terrier. American pit bull terrier. A girl in Germant died after her family’s Pit Bull Terrier bit her while they were playing. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

Over 900 Hong Kong restaurants welcome dogs on first day of pet-licensing scheme

Thirty-year ban enacted to protect against rabies ends as happy customers and their canines dine together at licensed venues.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong restaurants spend to welcome furry diners under pet-friendly scheme

Owners prepare special sections complete with pet strollers and train staff on how to serve tables with dogs ahead of launch on July 9.

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.

A rescued snake is seen after the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Police Force mounted a joint raid on a Sham Shui Po flat with dozens of wild animals on June 25. Photo: Handout
Trending in China

Loyal police dog moves millions in China waiting for injured handler, refusing food

A video showcasing their emotional bond has garnered over 10 million views and 580,000 likes on mainland social media.

During the six-month separation, Bulu, above, stopped working and displayed signs of restlessness. Photo: Baidu
Animal welfare in 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.

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.

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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.

Luxury hotels are getting creative in their pet-friendly offerings to cater to a growing demand. Photo: Shutterstock
Animal welfare 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.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | 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.

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.

Hong Kong’s pet funeral service providers have urged the government to allow animal ashes to be placed alongside those of their owners. Photo: Sun Yeung
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.

Cats seized by police at a facility in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday. Photo: Humane World for Animals Vietnam / AFP
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.

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.

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.

A 39-year-old man has been detained in China for allegedly torturing and killing adopted dogs, after presenting himself as a caring pet owner. Photo: Weibo
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.

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Diners bring their pets to a restaurant at a pet-friendly shopping centre in Sha Tin. Photo: Eugene Lee
Trending in China

‘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.

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.

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