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Pets in Hong Kong

Pets in Hong Kong
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Pets in Hong Kong. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Kelvin Chan, owner of Wan Land Mori, a pet-friendly restaurant in Kowloon City. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

How are Hong Kong restaurants faring 1 month into the dog-friendly scheme?

Scheme has stoked controversy online but situation on the ground is not as bad, one industry expert says.

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Hong Kong economy

Spend HK$10,000 a month on your pets? Why not, say cat lovers at Hong Kong expo

Hong Kong society

Need a robo pet buddy? Feline ginseng? The Hong Kong Cat Expo has got you covered

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Restaurants slam dog-friendly licence policy over outdoor dining restrictions

Business operators in Happy Valley and Kai Tak without licences complain of being forced to turn away dog owners from outdoor seating areas.

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Patrons dine with their dog at a restaurant in the West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong veterinary board pressed to improve service amid logjam of complaints

Hundreds of alleged malpractice complaints filed, but long delays in investigations by Veterinary Surgeons Board have upset both pet owners and vets.

Food and Drinks

9 dog-friendly cafes, bars and restaurants in Hong Kong to visit

If you need a recommendation or two for where to go with man’s best friend for food and drink, we have narrowed down a few options for you.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong will press ahead with dog-friendly dining despite backlash, pullouts

Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan says authorities will step up inspections and public education to reduce rule violations.

Christen Ng with her 10-year-old dog, Mushroom, at Uluru cafe in Wan Chai on July 9, the day the new regulation took effect. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong economy

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

Beyond representing a new silver economy, pets deliver a social dividend by helping fight the loneliness and inactivity associated with ageing.

Hong Kong

Brunch with your bichon frise? Some dog owners say pet dining off to ruff start

Residents whose pets are part of their daily routine can now take them to more than 900 restaurants, but not all are welcoming, some owners say.

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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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A dog sits on its owner at a dining table inside the Wan Land Cafe on June 9, the first day dogs are legally permitted in restaurants in Hong Kong. Photo: AP
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.

A total of 249 people and 142 dogs cross Victoria Harbour in April 2023 on a trip organised by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Hong Kong) and Star Ferry. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
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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Pets

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.

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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An Italian greyhound in Canton House at The Wai shopping centre. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

Old Fung Tea House has bought pet strollers and installed pet-friendly facilities in Mong Kok. Photo: Sun Yeung
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.

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.

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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.

A pet owner walks past a restaurant in Kai Tak on February 3. Photo: Jelly Tse
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 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.

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
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.

People with their pets at a restaurant in the West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | 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.

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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.

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.

A poodle is kept on a lead outside a restaurant in Happy Valley on May 11. Photo: Nora Tam
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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Hong Kong’s dog-friendly dining scheme got off to a strong start with 700 applications for licences on the first day. Photo: Dickson Lee
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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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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