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Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Animal welfare in Hong Kong
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Animal welfare in Hong Kong. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
The ombudsman has also called for strengthening penalties against illegal animal traps. Photo: ISD
Hong Kong society

Give officials more power to probe suspected animal cruelty cases: watchdog

Office of the Ombudsman says existing ‘investigative approach is ineffective against offenders intending to conceal evidence’.

Hong Kong society

HKTVmall’s Ricky Wong breaks silence after protests over animal research methods

Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Multi-storey pig farm? Not in Hong Kong please

Hong Kong

Turtle found dead after apparent fall in Hong Kong’s Wong Tai Sin

Police say they were alerted at 2.09pm of incident at No 185 Hammer Hill Road.

Police say a 10cm-long turtle has died from an apparent fall on No 185 Hammer Hill Road. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hong Kong animal groups urge HKTVmall boycott over life science experiments

Online retailer facing major backlash after parent company confirmed tests on pigs’ and sheep’s detached heads and limbs.

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Wild boar

Is it time to call an end to Hong Kong’s boar war?

Wild boar numbers have dropped by half in recent years, prompting calls from experts for an end to aggressive control measures such as culling.

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Hong Kong society

HKTVmall parent firm under fire for testing how long animal heads can survive

Hong Kong Technology Venture Company slammed in open letter from Peta, but denies pets were involved.

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The research project has triggered concerns over laboratory animal ethics. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Balance is vital for urban Hong Kong to coexist with wild animals

Monitoring numbers and humane management will boost the city’s reputation and respect for a rich natural fabric alongside urban development.

Hong Kong society

Man injured after being caught between fighting cows on Hong Kong hiking trail

67-year-old ‘caught in crossfire’ of clash near Shing Mun Reservoir as spate of wildlife incidents sparks welfare activists’ calls for protection measures.

Wild boar

Call for review over how Hong Kong manages wild boars and buffaloes

Activists say city must take different approach to minimising conflict between people and wild animals after two incidents over consecutive days.

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A wild boar is seen at Fei Ngo Shan Road. The number of wild pigs fell from about 1,830 in 2022 to around 900 in 2024. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong transport

Injured buffalo euthanised after causing rush-hour jam on Hong Kong highway

Part of Tsing Long Highway in Yuen Long was temporarily closed after car hit animal that had wandered into fast lane.

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An injured buffalo on a Yuen Long highway brought rush-hour traffic to a standstill. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

8 wild boars captured, put down after wandering into Hong Kong’s Wong Tai Sin

Two large boars and six smaller ones near Chuk Yuen (North) Estate captured by Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department staff.

Accidents and personal safety

Wild boar bites hiker, tumbles to its death down flight of stairs in village

Animal chased the woman, 57, at a public toilet in Tseung Kwan O and bit her leg.

Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested after 14 endangered reptiles found in Kwai Chung industrial site

Chinese water dragon, rock iguana, crocodile, two pythons, three monitor lizards and four species of turtles were seized in operation.

Six turtles – a big-headed turtle, three Indochinese box turtles, a black-breasted leaf turtle and a keeled box turtle – were also found on the premises. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong boy, 14, held over online videos, photos depicting abuse of cats

Student reportedly part of online group that sent graphic material to cat‑rescue groups on the mainland and incited others to dox the volunteers.

The boy must report back to Sham Shui Po Police Station next month. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Wild boar put down after 5 hurt as animal roamed MTR station, housing estate

One elderly woman reportedly bitten by animal, three others knocked down and worker injured.

Icons and Influencers

How Amanda Cheung is mixing charity, cocktails and Hong Kong heritage

The community-minded creative on championing Hong Kong culture through F&B and family legacy – particularly her charity work with the First Initiative Foundation (FIF).

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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.

The Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation told the South China Morning Post the body of “Glue” was found at around 3pm on Sunday. Photo: Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation
Hong Kong police

Police probe suspected poisoning of 4 dogs

Group says incidents among at least 19 cases documented by group and linked to poisonings in local area since last year.

Hong Kong society

Letters | 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.

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Pets 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.

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Yoshi the alligator snapping turtle. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Hong Kong should see animal protection as a shared civic duty

A pond-cleaning operation that resulted in the death of over a hundred fish highlights gaps in public awareness of and education on animal welfare.

A dead fish is seen at a pond at King Lam Estate in Tseung Kwan O on January 27. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong environmental issues

Discovery of badly decomposed whale carcass on Sai Kung beach triggers probe

Authorities alerted to decomposed carcass after villagers found it on beach at Ham Tin Wan, in Sai Kung East Country Park.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong supervisor held over cruelty after pond clean-up kills 110 fish

51-year-old supervisor from Fai Kee Environmental Cleaning taken into custody on Wednesday and later released on bail.

Hong Kong

Video | Fish pond cleaning turns deadly

Contractor allegedly did not provide enough air for fish to survive, animal rights group says.

Fish pond cleaning turns deadly
Hong Kong society

Editorial | To walk the pet-friendly path, Hong Kong needs a comprehensive policy

The city will have to balance the interests of pet owners and those of others, but it’s time it moved forward on becoming more pet-friendly.

A boy and a dog look at each other as visitors walk to the Premium Pet Supplies Expo held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, on June 6. Photo: Elson Li
Pets

Animal welfare groups slam Hong Kong pet shop for offering cat rental service

Pet shop gave clients the chance to rent a cat for a week for HK$800 with a refundable deposit of HK$6,500 before buying.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong group saves 351 animals in 6 months as trapping, smuggling cases surge

Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter reports that animal cruelty cases are ‘alarmingly common’ as it calls for stronger action to be taken.

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