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Pets in Hong Kong
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The rail giant last week said it was considering allowing passengers to bring small animals on trains. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong transport

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

Meeting attendees suggested limiting pet sizes to 20kg and designating train compartments as solutions to concerns.

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Hong Kong transport

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

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What to do in Hong Kong

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

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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.

A dog at the Hong Kong Pet Show at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on February 7. Photo: Nora Tam
Conservation

Letters | In the Year of the Snake, don’t harm reptiles

Readers discuss the suffering of snakes in captivity, animal welfare legislation in Hong Kong, and teenagers in Kwun Tong.

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.

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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.

Animal rights concern groups met lawmakers and police on Wednesday over recent dog poisoning cases. Photo: Nora Tam
Bird flu viruses

Letters | Two measures to help improve cat health in Hong Kong

Readers discuss cat owners’ concerns, how to make the transport subsidy more affordable, and ambulance services.

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

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
Pets

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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A ball python at Slave World pet shop in Hong Kong. Photo: Austin Zhang
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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Hong Kong society

Letters | Pet-friendly bus route should prompt owners to obey rules

Readers discuss responsible pet ownership, the benefits of easing the path to tax residency in Hong Kong, and Russia’s rationale for attacking Ukraine.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to slash quarantine for cats and dogs from Macau from 120 days to 30

Discussions continuing with mainland authorities over inclusion on the same quarantine arrangements list as Macau.

A Ragdoll cat peers out at a pet fair in Shenzhen. Photo: Sam Tsang
MTR Corporation

Editorial | Pet-friendly services on right road for Hong Kong

Allowing owners to get away with their animals on buses is not only good for them but also the city economy.

Cecily Wong, with 14-year-old Momo, on a pet-friendly KMB bus. Photo: Lo Hoi-ying
Hong Kong society

Hairy adventure: how pet-friendly is Hong Kong’s public transport?

For many owners, taking a ‘family member’ out for trips around the city can be a costly, logistical nightmare, which is why a new bus service comes as a welcome change.

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Hong Kong society

Video | How pet-friendly is Hong Kong?

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 1-3

Take your dog for some yoga or a tarot-card reading, tuck into Sichuan clay pot rice, or catch a movie this weekend in Hong Kong.

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Andy Lau in a still from Cesium Fallout, billed as Hong Kong’s first nuclear radiation disaster blockbuster. Photo: Edko Films
What to do in Hong Kong

5 wellness events this weekend in Hong Kong, November 1-3

Up your tennis game, sweat at a fitness fest with rescued dogs, combat anxiety at breathwork and meditation sessions or go to an autism fair.

Hong Kong

Editorial | Let Hong Kong dogs have day, but keep the public safe

Easing of quarantine rules for some canines and cats entering Hong Kong is good news for animals and owners alike. However, there must be safeguards.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong may ‘substantially’ cut quarantine period for certain pets: minister

Environment chief Tse Chin-wan says government is also looking at feasibility of allowing private sector to operate some quarantine facilities.

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Authorities say the quarantine period for certain pets could be substantially cut. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong pets welcomed aboard city’s first animal-friendly public bus service

Service considered breakthrough for commuters with animals as pets are typically prohibited from going on MTR trains, public buses and trams.

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The new service currently covers five routes, with one-way trips costing HK$35 for individual travellers with one pet. Photo: Lo Hoi-ying
What to do in Hong Kong

5 shopping opportunities in Hong Kong this weekend, October 11-13

Pet pampering, picnicking and period underwear are a click away this weekend in Hong Kong, and see a luxury-meets-athleisure sneaker collab.

Mental health

Letters | Here’s how we solve the mental health crisis at work

Readers discuss mental health challenges in the workplace, the imperative of raising Hong Kong’s birth rate and the proposal to allow pets into public facilities.

Insurance

Hongkongers buying more pet coverage, propelling insurer OneDegree to a profit

The company said 64 per cent of its insurees are cats; the rest are dogs, save for a few birds.

Alvin Kwock, co-founder and CEO of Hong Kong virtual insurer OneDegree. Photo: OneDegree
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Protect our animals from microplastics

Contamination in wild mammals underscores the importance of stepping up public education and efforts to ultimately eliminate such waste.

Greenpeace said earlier this month that tiny pieces of plastic were detected in 85 per cent of faecal samples collected from wild land mammal species. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

8 out of 10 Hong Kong pet owners say quarantine rules ‘too harsh’: survey

Survey by organisation led by lawmaker Johnny Ng also finds over 90 per cent of pet owners feel waiting times for quarantine spots are too long.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 must-shop events in Hong Kong and Macau this weekend, September 27-29

Pink collectibles to raise awareness of breast cancer, a market to support a dog charity are among the shopping highlights this weekend.

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