A breeding and training ground for fighting dogs was discovered in Pat Heung yesterday, 500 metres from a dog-fighting arena found three weeks ago.
Eight unlicensed pit bull terriers were found in four cages when the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department raided the site behind Ngau Keng village off Kam Sheung Road.
Officers said one of two bitches seized was suspected of being the one that escaped during the previous raid at the arena.
Ho Chin-hoi, a vet from the department, said: 'No injuries were found on the eight dogs and they appeared to be in good health. They were apparently fed every day. We believe they have not been taking part in any dog fight and were in the process of being trained.'
The Assistant Pat Heung Divisional Commander (Operations), Senior Inspector Wong Moon-tong, said he believed the 48-square-metre shelter was built about a year ago.
'It is apparently used for breeding fighting dogs and training,' he said. 'Inside the tin-sheet-covered shelter, a home-made running device was found.' Dr Ho said the device was designed to help the dogs build strength and stamina.