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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.
An AFCD officer scans a dog for microchip information at a Yuen Long storage yard on Monday. Photo: Kit Lai
Hong Kong police and AFCD officers search for stray dogs in Yuen Long on Monday. Photo: Kit Lai
Dog paw prints on the cycling path of Bok Wai South Road in Yuen Long. Photo: Kit Lai
Hong Kong society

Search for stray dogs expanded as new CCTV cameras installed in Yuen Long

Hong Kong authorities ramp up public safety efforts and monitor area beyond road where cyclist was suspected to have been mauled to death.

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Hong Kong

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

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Hong Kong society

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

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Accidents and personal safety

Woman chased by 3 dogs before suspected fatal attack in Hong Kong

Security footage shows woman leaving Yuen Long MTR on shared bike, then being chased by dogs minutes before she was found unconscious.

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The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and police conducted dog-catching operations in the area on Sunday night. Photo: Handout
The woman was found unconscious on Pok Wai South Road at 12.42am, according to police. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong society

‘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’.

Hong Kong society

Safety or hostility? Dog owners split over Hong Kong’s crackdown on leash rules

‘The inspections and enforcement are good for protecting the safety of people and pets. They should be continued as we don’t want to see any more tragedies,’ one dog owner says.

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Hong Kong society

Leave it to the experts, district councillor told after chaotic deer rescue

Footage from district councillor shows him and two others freeing animal by forcefully pulling its rear legs – causing the barking deer to struggle.

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A screenshot of footage shared by Tai Po district councillor Chan Siu-keen on social media. Photo: Facebook/cskchansiukuen
Mainland China

Hong Kong considers DNA testing amid concerns over ‘fighting dog’ classification

Authorities studying use of genetic testing to identify breeds, but physical characteristics remain key to classification.

Hong Kong

Welfare groups seek clarity on breed classification amid third fighting dog case

Animal groups fear unclear rules could lead to more dog abandonment after owner gives up pet classed as fighting breed, the third such case in a week.

Pets 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
Hong Kong

Hong Kong police probe viral video of dog trapped in running washing machine

Two Instagram stories circulating on Saturday show animal tumbling inside front-loading washing machine drum as it fills with water.

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.

Crime in Hong Kong

Man held after laundry capsules dumped into pond, killing fish, injuring turtles

Hong Kong police arrest 42-year-old suspect after examining surveillance footage of Ma On Shan incident.

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A large amount of foam was found in a pond (left) at the Kam Ying Court estate, harming its turtles and killing a catfish. Photo: Facebook/The Turtle’s Inn’s Post
Pets 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
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Hong Kong urged to adopt trait-based dog tiers, DNA checks after attacks

Proposal calls for risk tiers, certified handlers, muzzles or possible confiscation of highest-risk animals as authorities review fighting-dog rules.

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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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Hong Kong courts

Pet owner barred from leaving Hong Kong pending trial over fatal dog attacks

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department says the 60kg dog will not be put down at this stage and will instead undergo health and temperament assessments.

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Ng Shui-ting, 52, leaves Tuen Mun Court after being released on bail pending trial over allegations that his 60kg dog killed two pets and injured another. Photo: Edmond So
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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Pets 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.

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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A woman walks her dogs in the rain at Causeway Bay. Photo: Sam Tsang
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Owner of unleashed 60kg dog arrested after 2 small pets killed in Hong Kong

Animal welfare group’s deputy director calls for a penalty review, urging an extension of the leash requirement to all dogs, regardless of size.

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The bichon frise killed by a large unleashed dog in Yoho Mall in Yuen Long. Photo: Threads/yoho.meimei
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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Hong Kong

Letters | Train frontline workers to handle animals humanely and legally

Readers discuss animal welfare training, the danger of animal smuggling, the US-Iran MOU, and a fuller picture on migration.

A pigeon flies around Temple Mall South in Wong Tai Sin. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities charge woman who allegedly kept 136 dogs without licences

Agriculture, Conservation and Fisheries Department issues court summons to suspect after conducting raid on Yuen Long shelter.

Authorities have issued a court summons to the suspect and the case is expected to be mentioned in Tuen Mun Court on September 2. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Hong Kong society

What’s a Burmese python doing in Causeway Bay? Expert links reptile to rain

Snake measuring up to three metres long caught on camera near Jardine Noonday Gun by jogger on Sunday evening.

Hong Kong courts

Security guard jailed for tying up cat in plastic bag, dumping it in bin

Chou Wing-lok’s callous action ‘literally sent the cat to the landfill’, magistrate says, jailing him for animal cruelty.

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