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Dog mooncakes have become a popular new trend ahead of this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival in China. Photo: Handout
China consumption

Mooncakes for the dog? How China is reinventing its iconic festive snack

China’s consumers appear to be going off the dense Mid-Autumn Festival treat, but tiny mooncakes for pets are a different story.

American cinema

Loved Heart of the Beast? 10 more great movies where the dog takes the lead

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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

Shelters warn against poor treatment of warehouse guard dogs in New Territories

Veteran rescuer says free-roaming warehouse canines fall under definition of stray dogs, with issue in spotlight after suspected fatal attack.

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American cinema

Review | Heart of the Beast: Brad Pitt and his loyal dog brave the Alaskan wilderness

Brad Pitt is good but his canine companion is better in this story about an ex-soldier and his former combat dog’s battle to survive.

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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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Paw prints cover a cycling path of Bok Wai South Road, close to where a cyclist was found after a suspected dog attack. Photo: Kit Lai
Los Angeles

Should you walk your cat? Los Angeles pet owners and vets weigh in

From harnesses to strollers, owners are taking their pets outdoors for enrichment. But experts warn that cat walking is not for every feline.

Pets in Hong Kong

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.

Trending in China

Chinese pet owners turn to TCM, acupuncture, bee stings for chronic pet illnesses

Growing popularity of TCM – noted for being milder and having fewer side effects – is largely driven by ageing pet population.

More Chinese pet owners are choosing traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to treat chronic illnesses in their cats and dogs. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
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’.

Monchiu died under anesthesia at a vet’s clinic, according to the dog’s owners. Photo: Handout
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.

Trending in China

China’s billion-dollar pet funeral industry stays unregulated, lacks supervision

A 'high-end custom' service is priced at around US$1,500, which includes transport via limousine and ceremony led by four uniformed pallbearers.

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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Baku was taken away on Friday after a complaint from a neighbour, a charity says. Photo: Handout
Pets in Hong Kong

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.

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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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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Experts have reminded owners that big dogs can struggle in the heat, resulting in stress. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Pets in Hong Kong

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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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

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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Footage circulating online shows the large dog clamping its jaws on a smaller victim as passers-by try to intervene. Photo: Threads/yyy.yuu
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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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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North Korea

North Korea advises citizens to eat dog meat to beat the summer heat

Dog meat soup has long been promoted by the North Korean government as a traditional health tonic.

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A waitress shows dishes made of dog meat at a restaurant in North Korea in 2018. Euphemistically known as “dangogi”, or sweet meat, dog has long been believed to be a stamina food in North and South Korea and is traditionally eaten during the hottest time of the year. Photo: AP
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.

The Hong Kong Cat Expo 2026 was held from July 31 to Aug 2 in Wan Chai. Photo: Karma Lo
Japan

Japan quake evacuees with pets find refuge at Kumamoto animal hospital

Ryunosuke Animal Hospital had learned from the 2016 quake that pet owners were often turned away from evacuation shelters.

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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