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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.
25 Jun 2026 - 1:08AM
Animal welfare in Hong Kong
Letters
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Hong Kong needs more animal welfare, not just a pet economy
21 Jun 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong economy
Editorial
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A bigger pie for pet-friendly restaurants would be nice
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
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
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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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
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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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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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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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.
14 Apr 2026 - 12:41AM
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.
3 Apr 2026 - 8:58PM
Hong Kong society
Rodent trip: hamster hitches ride on bus to Sha Tin
Golden brown Syrian hamster spotted by a passenger on KMB bus from Central.
23 Mar 2026 - 5:00PM
Hong Kong society
Pet owners evacuating UAE urge Hong Kong to loosen 120-day quarantine leash
Pet owners call on authorities to relax ‘excessive’ quarantine rules for Dubai, saying requirement makes returning to Hong Kong unfeasible.
22 Mar 2026 - 4:20PM
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Hong Kong society
5 dogs found poisoned to death in Hong Kong’s New Territories in single week
String of cases recorded in Lok Ma Chau, with carcass of ‘Glue’ found floating in mangroves on Sunday.
22 Feb 2026 - 11:49PM
Hong Kong society
Letters
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Pets or no pets, may different lifestyles coexist calmly
Readers discuss dog-friendly restaurants, the government’s announcement of a five-year plan, and bus seat belts.
16 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong may set limit of 2 dogs per diner under new pet-friendly policy
Shifting earlier stance after receiving feedback, environment chief also says licence might be granted to larger eateries only in first phase.
11 Feb 2026 - 5:29PM
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Hong Kong society
Letters
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In Hong Kong, ‘animal-friendly’ should be the default setting
Readers discuss how Hong Kong can become a genuinely animal-friendly city, and the implementation of pet-friendly regulations.
11 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
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Hong Kong population
Opinion
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Boost birth rates? Governments should focus on the population they have
Instead of growing the population at all costs, governments should be practically addressing longer life expectancies.
9 Feb 2026 - 8:31AM
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Hong Kong society
Editorial
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Furry friends in restaurants a big step towards a pet-friendly Hong Kong
The relaxation of public transport and dining rules acknowledges the social value of pets in a crowded city like Hong Kong.
8 Feb 2026 - 6:45AM
Animal welfare in Hong Kong
Call for tougher animal welfare laws after invasive turtle found in Hong Kong
Discovery of 85kg alligator snapping turtle in New Territories pond shows how city has fallen behind in biosecurity, experts say.
8 Feb 2026 - 12:39PM
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Hong Kong economy
Is Hong Kong barking up the wrong tree with dog-friendly restaurants?
Can pet-friendly premises really give Hong Kong’s economy a boost?
6 Feb 2026 - 8:32AM
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Wellness
For these Hongkongers, walking isn’t just exercise – it’s therapy
For cancer survivors, walking is one of the most accessible and sustainable forms of rehabilitation we learn on World Cancer Day.
6 Feb 2026 - 10:48AM
Hong Kong economy
Pawsitively posh: Hong Kong Pet Show takes luxury to new heights
More than 1,000 exhibitors at Hong Kong Pet Show, with global pet economy on track to hit US$134.46 billion this year amid sustained growth.
29 Jan 2026 - 7:46PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong’s first dog-friendly restaurants could be opening sooner than you think
Environment minister reveals possible timeline for approval of city’s first dog-friendly restaurants under ‘pet economy’ push.
29 Jan 2026 - 5:07PM
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