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A total of 617 unattended dogs had been euthanised between 2021 and May this year. Photo: Kit Lai
Police and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department conduct a joint operation to search for stray or potentially dangerous dogs in Yuen Long. Photo: Kit Lai
Police cordon off Pawsgate, a canine training centre in Ping Yeung Tsuen, Ta Kwu Ling, where 33-year-old Wong Cho-yee, who operated the facility, was found dead after being mauled by a dog. Photo: Edmond So
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Nearly 1 in 3 unattended dogs captured in Hong Kong euthanised this year

The Environment and Ecology Bureau says 617 unattended dogs have been euthanised since 2021, while fewer captured dogs are being reclaimed or rehomed.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Opinion | To become a dog-friendly city, Hong Kong needs dog literacy

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Debate on dog ownership and control much needed in Hong Kong

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Activist charged after microchipped dog caught in probe into suspected attack

One of five strays caught in Yuen Long was registered to Kent Luk, founder of Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter.

Kent Luk says it is common practice for rescuers to have dog microchips registered in their names. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Fatal dog attacks trigger safety fears in Hong Kong. Here’s how to protect yourself

Canine experts explain what to do, what to avoid and how to protect yourself during an attack.

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Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Hong Kong animal groups call for tighter pet laws after suspected fatal mauling

Former guard dogs may turn aggressive due to territorial instincts or past trauma, welfare advocates warn as government pledges review of policies.

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Hong Kong society

Bite-mark, DNA tests used to identify dogs after woman dies in suspected attack

Hong Kong environment chief says policies on handling strays will be reviewed after cyclist’s death from suspected attack in Yuen Long.

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Hong Kong police and AFCD officers search for dogs involved in a suspected attack on a cyclist. Photo: Kit Lai
Dogs roaming the Pok Wai area in Yuen Long. Photo: Kit Lai
AFCD officers work alongside police to capture stray dogs near Pok Wai South Road on Sunday evening. Photo: Handout
Dog paw prints on a cycle path along Pok Wai South Road, near where the cyclist was found dead. Photo: Kit Lai
Animal shelters had previously warned that pets were being abandoned in the New Territories. Photo: Kit Lai
Pets

Video | Is it time to revisit Hong Kong’s dangerous dog laws?

Hong Kong authorities have stepped up checks on large dogs in public places to ensure they are properly leashed.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

‘A victim’: American Bully dies in surgery, owners question fighting dog rules

Owners hope Monchiu’s death will ‘fight for the vindication and rectification of other Bullies in Hong Kong’.

Wellness

How to care for your pet during Hong Kong’s summer heat and thunderstorms

Extreme heat and storms can severely affect dogs, both physically and emotionally. Here are some expert tips on caring for yours.

Golden Doodle “NaNa” plays with water at the lawn of training centre “Dogather” in Yuen Long. 02SEP26 SCMP / Elson Li
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Demand for dog DNA tests surges after Hong Kong clampdown over attacks

Animal welfare groups also warn that the government’s response to a string of dog attacks could lead to a wave of pet abandonments.

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A dog is taken for a walk along the Stanley Promenade. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Backlash grows after Hong Kong authorities seize second ‘fighting dog’ in week

Owner says officers determined dog was a pit bull terrier after taking photos and videos and sending them to department vet.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Focusing on ‘bad’ dogs will not do Hong Kong any good

Readers discuss the state of Hong Kong’s animal laws, and whether a ‘no-kill’ mandate for animals is the most humane approach.

Pets

Video | Hong Kong’s ageing cats drive ‘silver economy’

As more cats in Hong Kong enter their senior years, owners are spending more on healthcare, specialised food and long-term care.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to get tough on careless dog owners during special operations

Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department also says it seized fighting dog in Stanley earlier this week and may prosecute owner.

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Hong Kong is clamping down on careless dog owners, following a string of dog attacks, including the death of two smaller animals in Yuen Long last week. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s John Lee vows to review laws on dangerous dogs after string of attacks

City leader says public education should be strengthened to prevent further attacks, after two more cases emerge.

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Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Want to keep a big dog in Hong Kong? Experts share what you should know

Concerns about responsible handling of big dogs raised after attacks last week.

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Pets

Editorial | Hong Kong must crack down on irresponsible pet owners

Fatal attacks by two large dogs in a week have sparked concern over public safety guidelines and the deterrent effect of current laws.

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Police officers and officers from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department cornered the unleashed dog that killed two smaller dogs in separate attacks at a mall in Yuen Long on Monday. Photo: Captured from Threads
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to review definition, rules on fighting dogs after handler mauled

Pawsgate training centre closed as authorities investigate origins of suspected mixed-breed fighting dog that attacked handler later found dead.

Accidents and personal safety

Woman found dead in Hong Kong after dog mauling

Incident comes amid citywide concern over management of large dogs after an unleashed 60kg canine fatally attacked two smaller pets this week.

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Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Owner of dog in fatal pet attacks charged with failing to properly control animal

Department says it is also following up on laying additional charges under Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance.

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A 60kg dog that fatally mauled two smaller pets in Yuen Long could be euthanised if surrendered by its owner. Photo: Threads/yyy.yuu
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Video | Unleashed 60kg dog fatally mauls 2 smaller dogs

Distressing footage online shows the large dog clamping its jaws on the smaller victim’s neck as the owner collapses in grief, while passers-by try in vain to intervene.

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Animal welfare in Hong Kong

When prey instinct strikes: how to save small pets from large threats

Experts offer tips on how to keep small pets safe from aggressive dogs and how owners should train their large canines.

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Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Unleashed 60kg dog fatally mauls 2 pets in Hong Kong

Authorities say they will contact the owner based on information on dog licence and conduct an investigation into the case.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong boy, 14, arrested for animal cruelty after badly injured cat dies

Vet clinic employee called police suspecting animal had been treated inappropriately.

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The cat was brought to Pets R Us Veterinary Medical Centre in Cheung Sha Wan. Photo: Pets R Us Veterinary Medical Centre.
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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Kelvin Chan, owner of Wan Land Mori, a pet-friendly restaurant in Kowloon City. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

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

From premium cat food to AI meow translators, final day of annual expo draws thousands with purr-chasing power.

Hong Kong society

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

Thousands flocked to opening day of annual Hong Kong Cat Expo despite Friday’s spate of rainstorm warnings.

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