Pet projects

Unlike other developed cities, Hong Kong's pet shops are allowed to display and sell cute puppies and kittens to attract the impulse buyer. Many of these animals arrive from the mainland already infected with deadly viruses such as parvo. Pet shops often sell 'fat' animals that, weeks after they are sold, give birth to a litter. Most foster organisations have their animals checked and de-sexed by qualified vets. Adopting one of these animals could cost nothing or the sum of its veterinary bills - a small price to pay for saving a life.

Non-profit making voluntary animal welfare organisations:

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals www.spca.org.hk

Society for Abandoned Animals www.saa.org.hk

Companion Animal Federation www.hkcaf.org

Hong Kong Reptile and Amphibian Society www.hkras.org

Hong Kong Dog Rescue www.hongkongdogrescue.com

Hong Kong Alleycat Watch www.hkalleycats.com

Lamma Animal Welfare Centre www.lammaanimals.org

Lantau Buffalo Association www.lantaubuffalo.org