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Brad Pitt as ex-special forces soldier James Belmont and Uber as ex-combat dog Odin in a still from Heart of the Beast (category IIA), directed by David Ayer. Photo: Paramount Pictures
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

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Los Angeles

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

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.

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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.

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’.

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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
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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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.

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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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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 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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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
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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Police are investigating the incident in northern Hong Kong. Photo: Edmond So
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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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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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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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.

Tomoko Takaoka, who evacuated from Uki with her pets after Tuesday’s earthquake, sits in a tent in a shelter for evacuees with pets in Kumamoto, on Friday. Photo: Reuters
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.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Restaurants slam dog-friendly licence policy over outdoor dining restrictions

Business operators in Happy Valley and Kai Tak without licences complain of being forced to turn away dog owners from outdoor seating areas.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong veterinary board pressed to improve service amid logjam of complaints

Hundreds of alleged malpractice complaints filed, but long delays in investigations by Veterinary Surgeons Board have upset both pet owners and vets.

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Hong Kong society

More than 30 restaurants pull out of dog-friendly scheme, 70 warnings issued

Hong Kong environment chief says overall compliance is ‘acceptable’ and is confident ‘teething’ problems will be solved to develop pet-friendly culture.

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Old Fung Tea House, a dog-friendly dim sum restaurant in Mong Kok. Photo: Sam Tsang
Books and literature

As I see it | How the death of Argos, Odysseus’ faithful dog, still haunts us

The quiet, devastating reunion of master and dog, recently given the Hollywood treatment, remains one of the most poignant scenes in Western literature.

Food and Drinks

9 dog-friendly cafes, bars and restaurants in Hong Kong to visit

If you need a recommendation or two for where to go with man’s best friend for food and drink, we have narrowed down a few options for you.

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