https://www.scmp.com/rss/521999/feed The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is a prominent UK-based charity, operating primarily in England and Wales. Founded in 1824, it is the world’s oldest and largest animal welfare organisation. Dedicated to preventing cruelty, promoting kindness, and alleviating animal suffering, the RSPCA investigates neglect, rescues and rehabilitates animals, and campaigns for stronger animal welfare laws. Its activities include running animal centres and educating the public,... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Hong Kong pet owners have called for environmental authorities to place rat poison in boxes instead of hanging them in transparent bags, with one owner saying his dog had to visit the veterinarian three times in recent months after accidentally consuming pellets that spilled from broken bags onto the pavement. In response to queries by the South China Morning Post, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) said rodenticides were used “only when warranted”, and had adjusted the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3348934/rats-versus-pets-hong-kong-dog-owners-want-rodent-poison-boxes-not-bags?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3348934/rats-versus-pets-hong-kong-dog-owners-want-rodent-poison-boxes-not-bags?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:13 +0000 Ambrose Li,Danny Mok Ambrose Li,Danny Mok The parent company of Hong Kong online retailer HKTVmall has defended its life science project involving testing the viability of detached animal heads and limbs, responding to animal ethics concerns by saying no pets were experimented on. The Hong Kong Technology Venture Company, which revealed the project in its annual results on Monday, said it believed the research to be a world first that could be applied to organ transplants, potentially extending human lifespan. “The related experiments... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3348638/hktvmall-parent-firm-under-fire-testing-how-long-detached-animal-heads-can-survive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3348638/hktvmall-parent-firm-under-fire-testing-how-long-detached-animal-heads-can-survive?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:14:21 +0000 Aidan Jones Aidan Jones The deaths of 72 captive tigers at a private park popular with tourists in northern Thailand have renewed scrutiny of a lucrative industry that campaigners warn treats wild animals as “entertainment”. The outbreak at Tiger Kingdom in Chiang Mai began in early February, with authorities initially attributing the deaths to canine distemper – a virus carried by dogs but often fatal to big cats. A deeper investigation is under way, with some medical experts suspecting contaminated food may have been... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3344470/why-did-72-tigers-die-thailand-tourist-park-under-2-weeks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3344470/why-did-72-tigers-die-thailand-tourist-park-under-2-weeks?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:58:22 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying A dog suspected to have been poisoned was found dead in Hong Kong’s New Territories on Sunday, the fifth such case in the past week, according to police. The force on Sunday said that between February 16 and Saturday, it had received four reports involving the discovery of five dead dogs suspected to have been poisoned in an open space on Liu Pok Road in Lok Ma Chau. The latest case had been classified as “cruelty to animals” following a preliminary investigation, but no arrests have been made... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344276/5-dogs-found-poisoned-death-hong-kongs-new-territories-single-week?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344276/5-dogs-found-poisoned-death-hong-kongs-new-territories-single-week?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:49:06 +0000 Theodora Yu Theodora Yu Hong Kong police are investigating the suspected poisoning of four dogs on farms in the northern New Territories, with an animal welfare group saying another canine was missing and describing the cases as “heartbreaking”. The Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation said on Friday that the incidents were among at least 19 cases documented by the group and linked to poisonings in the local area since last year. The group added that lethal poison baits had been placed on farms in areas such as Kwu Tung... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344167/police-probe-suspected-poisoning-4-dogs-2-more-canines-missing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344167/police-probe-suspected-poisoning-4-dogs-2-more-canines-missing?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:53:45 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial The old saying “it’s a dog’s life” has come to mean pampering and luxury rather than misery. In those terms, the coming Year of the Horse is shaping up to be a memorable one for Hong Kong dogs and their owners. On March 1, for the first time, up to 1,200 dogs will be able to travel on most trains and some buses with their owners as part of a fundraising drive organised by the Hong Kong Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a breakthrough that should lead to further lifting of... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3342622/furry-friends-restaurants-big-step-towards-pet-friendly-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3342622/furry-friends-restaurants-big-step-towards-pet-friendly-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Feb 2026 22:45:07 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Ricky Tam Wai-kit’s pet-friendly Uluru Cafe in Wan Chai was recently issued a grim ultimatum by Hong Kong food hygiene officers – a week-long closure if officers spotted one more dog in his restaurant, with another offence meaning losing his licence forever. “We like pets and animals, but this has made us a target for attack,” Tam said, adding that a neighbour had frequently complained to environmental authorities about pets in his restaurant. “I don’t understand why they have to weaponise the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342526/hong-kong-barking-wrong-tree-dog-friendly-restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342526/hong-kong-barking-wrong-tree-dog-friendly-restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:30:10 +0000 Leopold Chen Leopold Chen Hong Kong police have arrested a man after discovering the bodies of 20 cats and a hamster, as well as other animals in poor condition, in his flat. The force said it received a report at about 7pm on Sunday from a resident of Chau Tau Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau complaining of a foul smell. Officers later found the carcasses inside the man’s flat, along with nine cats, seven of which were in poor health. The 28-year-old man, who lived in the flat, was arrested for animal cruelty after a preliminary... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3342041/man-arrested-after-20-cats-hamster-found-dead-hong-kong-flat?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3342041/man-arrested-after-20-cats-hamster-found-dead-hong-kong-flat?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:05:03 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial The recent incident that saw a routine pond-cleaning operation go horribly wrong and kill more than 110 fish at a public housing estate in Tseung Kwan O was more than a misadventure. To many animal lovers and rights activists, it amounts to a tragic case of unlawful killing that highlights the troubling gaps in respect for living beings in our advanced society. The sorry episode came to light after images of dozens of colourful koi and other species lying dead on a wet brick pavement at King Lam... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3341812/hong-kong-should-see-animal-protection-shared-civic-duty?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3341812/hong-kong-should-see-animal-protection-shared-civic-duty?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Jan 2026 22:45:08 +0000 Danny Mok Danny Mok Hong Kong police have arrested a supervisor from a cleaning company for suspected animal cruelty after more than 110 fish died while a pond was being cleaned at a public housing estate in Tseung Kwan O. The woman, a 51-year-old supervisor from Fai Kee Environmental Cleaning, was taken into custody on Wednesday. She was later released on bail and was required to report back to police next month. Six workers from the contractor removed about 200 fish and several turtles from the pond near King Min... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341720/hong-kong-supervisor-held-over-cruelty-after-botched-pond-clean-kills-110-fish?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341720/hong-kong-supervisor-held-over-cruelty-after-botched-pond-clean-kills-110-fish?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:28:15 +0000 Oscar Liu Oscar Liu Hong Kong police have launched an investigation into animal cruelty after more than 100 fish, including large koi, died while a pond was being cleaned at a public housing estate in Tseung Kwan O. The incident occurred on Monday morning when a cleaning contractor removed the fish to facilitate maintenance, but allegedly failed to provide a temporary space with adequate aeration, according to the animal rights group Hong Kong Pigeon and Dove Rescue. “Someone has called for help. A cleaning company... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341331/hong-kong-police-probe-pond-cleaning-operation-killed-more-100-fish?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341331/hong-kong-police-probe-pond-cleaning-operation-killed-more-100-fish?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Jan 2026 03:37:25 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial Hong Kong dog lovers are looking forward to a special day out when, for the first time, they will be able to travel on most trains and some buses with their beloved pets. The move, applying to as many as 1,200 dogs, will only last for a day – March 1. It is part of Dogathon, a fundraising drive organised by the Hong Kong Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). But the rare opportunity to take pooches on public transport is a breakthrough which should lead to the further lifting... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3340115/walk-pet-friendly-path-hong-kong-needs-comprehensive-policy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3340115/walk-pet-friendly-path-hong-kong-needs-comprehensive-policy?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 17 Jan 2026 23:15:11 +0000 Harvey Kong Harvey Kong Animal welfare groups have criticised a Hong Kong pet shop for offering a cat rental service, calling the move unethical and harmful to the felines’ well-being. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said on Wednesday that it had sent staff to inspect the shop in North Point and reminded its operator to comply with the law. In a social media post – which appears to have been since removed – the Petbook pet shop advertised a “cat friend rental” service. It offered people... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3339892/animal-welfare-groups-slam-hong-kong-pet-shop-offering-cat-rental-service?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3339892/animal-welfare-groups-slam-hong-kong-pet-shop-offering-cat-rental-service?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:44:42 +0000 Natalie Wong Natalie Wong Illegal dog trapping and cat smuggling have become alarmingly common, with an animal rescue group reporting that it saved 351 animals in Hong Kong over the past six months – an average of two per day. As Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter, now in its 10th year, released a report on Tuesday detailing the condition of the animals it had saved over the past six months, its founder – who led most of the operations – told the Post how brutal recent cases had become. Founder Kent Luk Ka-chit said that in... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3338969/hong-kong-shelter-saves-351-animals-6-months-trapping-smuggling-cases-surge?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3338969/hong-kong-shelter-saves-351-animals-6-months-trapping-smuggling-cases-surge?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:30:18 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong Up to 1,200 dogs will be allowed to ride on most major rail lines in Hong Kong on March 1 for an animal protection charity’s annual flagship fundraising event, marking a historic first for the local train network. The Hong Kong Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) said on Monday that the arrangement was for Dogathon 2026, scheduled to take place at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. The event is expected to attract more than 3,000 people to join a 5km (3.1-mile) walk with their dogs... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3338802/1200-dogs-allowed-travel-hong-kongs-major-rail-lines-fundraiser-event?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3338802/1200-dogs-allowed-travel-hong-kongs-major-rail-lines-fundraiser-event?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:29:15 +0000 Kolette Lim Kolette Lim At the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Singapore, it was yet another busy Monday as volunteers cleaned cages and leashed dogs for walks around the shelter. Squinty, a seven-year-old male crossbreed, stretched his hind legs – which were covered in partially healed burn wounds – in anticipation. The canine’s energetic jaunt belied his kidney disease, which required him to take daily fluids and supplements. The docile pooch is among many animals housed by the SPCA,... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3338563/singapores-animal-shelters-struggle-costs-falling-adoption?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3338563/singapores-animal-shelters-struggle-costs-falling-adoption?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Jan 2026 03:00:44 +0000 Denise Tsang Denise Tsang At least two pet cats have been found alive at the Wang Fuk Court fire site in Hong Kong’s Tai Po about a month after the inferno, according to an animal protection group, which called the discovery a “miracle” and expressed hope of finding more. Non-profit body the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) revealed on Friday that it had trapped a cat the previous day and reunited it with its owner. It was the second cat found in the week following Christmas Day, the group said. In... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3338571/2-cats-found-tai-po-inferno-site-month-after-hong-kong-blaze-spca-says?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3338571/2-cats-found-tai-po-inferno-site-month-after-hong-kong-blaze-spca-says?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:17:29 +0000 Letters Letters Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words The New Year is a time for renewal, not just for us, but for the animals who share our city and our planet. As Hong Kong prepares to welcome 2026, we face an important question: will we continue to accept animal suffering as entertainment and “tradition”, or will we choose... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3337423/let-2026-be-year-we-are-kinder-animals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3337423/let-2026-be-year-we-are-kinder-animals?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Dec 2025 03:30:08 +0000 Emily Hung Emily Hung Hong Kong police have made their 16th arrest in connection with last month’s deadly Tai Po blaze, detaining a man on suspicion of manslaughter. Police earlier arrested 15 people in connection with the fire, which engulfed seven of eight scaffolding-clad residential buildings in the Wang Fuk Court housing estate on November 26, killing 161 and displacing almost 5,000 residents. Police said on Wednesday that they arrested a man, 48, in Tin Shui Wai. He was the person in charge of the external wall... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3337665/hong-kong-police-make-another-arrest-over-deadly-tai-po-blaze?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3337665/hong-kong-police-make-another-arrest-over-deadly-tai-po-blaze?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:25:30 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial The fire that swept through a Hong Kong housing estate last month took a terrible toll, with 160 lives lost and thousands displaced. At a time of such tragedy, as survivors grieve the loss of loved ones and begin trying to rebuild their lives, the plight of pets caught in the blaze might seem a minor consideration. But the impressive rescue of several hundred animals from the stricken Wang Fuk Court has brought welcome relief and comfort to those victims who have been reunited with their beloved... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3336208/tai-po-pet-rescues-put-hong-kongs-compassion-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3336208/tai-po-pet-rescues-put-hong-kongs-compassion-show?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Dec 2025 23:15:12 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Kim Kardashian is no stranger to controversy, but her latest choice in luxury handbags struck a nerve with even her most fashion-forward followers. In the Hulu series All’s Fair, the Skims founder appears in a monochrome grey look from Donna Karan’s autumn 2011 collection, accessorised with an extraordinarily rare Hermès Birkin crafted from elephant leather. Kardashian is known for her long-standing love affair with Hermès and has a handbag wardrobe filled with them, including several... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3335849/why-kim-kardashians-ultra-rare-elephant-leather-hermes-birkin-alls-fair-so-controversial?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3335849/why-kim-kardashians-ultra-rare-elephant-leather-hermes-birkin-alls-fair-so-controversial?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:00:10 +0000 Emily Hung Emily Hung Eighty-four pets remain missing after a deadly blaze in Hong Kong’s Tai Po neighbourhood that claimed 160 lives, according to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), which has called on authorities to place food, water and traps inside the charred ruins to help rescue any surviving animals. SPCA head of inspectorate Marsha Chun said on Tuesday that although placing such support inside the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court might not lead to the recovery of any pets, it would still... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3335747/spca-urges-food-water-and-traps-find-84-pets-missing-after-hong-kong-fire?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3335747/spca-urges-food-water-and-traps-find-84-pets-missing-after-hong-kong-fire?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:54:42 +0000 Jiang Chuqin Jiang Chuqin Nearly 300 pets have been rescued from the deadly inferno that engulfed a Hong Kong housing estate last week, including fish, parrots and turtles, with a charity leader saying the recovery efforts have “strengthened her belief in humanity”. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) said in a social media post that as of 8pm on Wednesday, 364 animals had been found since the fire, including 294 rescued alive and 70 discovered dead. A total of 173 pets remained missing, bringing... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3335207/charity-leaders-faith-humanity-renewed-294-pets-rescued-hong-kong-fire?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3335207/charity-leaders-faith-humanity-renewed-294-pets-rescued-hong-kong-fire?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:22:44 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong Several more pets have been rescued from the burned buildings of a residential complex in Tai Po, as animal charities continued to search for separated owners and expressed concerns that animals still trapped will have gone days without food or water. Authorities said on Saturday that a sweep of two blocks where flames were first extinguished at Wang Fuk Court – Wang Yan House and Wang Tao House – found no human remains, but three cats and a turtle were rescued and passed to the Society for the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3334639/3-cats-and-turtle-rescued-hong-kong-residential-complex-days-after-fire?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3334639/3-cats-and-turtle-rescued-hong-kong-residential-complex-days-after-fire?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:36:13 +0000 Charmaine Yu,Chloe Loung,Sumnima Kandangwa Charmaine Yu,Chloe Loung,Sumnima Kandangwa This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. In the wake of the fire at Wang Fuk Court that devastated seven blocks of the estate in Tai Po on Wednesday, the Hong Kong community has swiftly rallied to support displaced families, with organisations establishing collection points for essential supplies. Here’s where you can offer your... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3334424/want-donate-cash-or-kind-how-help-hong-kongs-embattled-fire-victims?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3334424/want-donate-cash-or-kind-how-help-hong-kongs-embattled-fire-victims?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:50:07 +0000 Charmaine Yu Charmaine Yu It is often said that Hong Kong does not have an autumn season. This year, October arrived with sweltering heat, and temperatures continued to linger above 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) in early November. But with a cold front sweeping through the city this week, it finally feels like autumn is here. As the weather cools, it could be the perfect time to visit an exhibition that allows some quiet introspection. Or maybe the cold makes you want to discover delicious, warming food... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3333618/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-november-21-23?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3333618/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-november-21-23?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Nov 2025 02:54:37 +0000 Ambrose Li Ambrose Li Hong Kong police are pursuing four suspects believed to be linked to bags of butchered wild boar carcasses left in Tseung Kwan O on Friday night. Police received a report at 8.59pm and observed four suspects who fled when officers arrived to carry out patrol duties. Three backpacks and a trolley containing suspected wild boar remains were left at the scene. The carcasses were removed by officers from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The case has been classified as animal... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3328644/hong-kong-police-hunt-4-suspects-linked-butchered-wild-boar-carcasses?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3328644/hong-kong-police-hunt-4-suspects-linked-butchered-wild-boar-carcasses?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Oct 2025 10:13:37 +0000 Vivian Au Vivian Au Director Au Cheuk-man spent four years making a documentary chronicling the work of an animal welfare group that rescues animals in different corners of Hong Kong, including rural areas and underground casinos. The film, which began as a six-month commitment, unexpectedly turned into a four-year journey from 2019 to 2023, during which Au and Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter tracked efforts to save and rehome 40 stray animals. Au, who previously directed another documentary about animal protection,... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3328638/new-film-chronicles-animal-welfare-groups-efforts-save-hong-kongs-strays?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3328638/new-film-chronicles-animal-welfare-groups-efforts-save-hong-kongs-strays?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Oct 2025 07:00:33 +0000 Faye Bradley Faye Bradley Just days before Christmas 2023, Lili Gleason, a 45-year-old homemaker in Hong Kong, was scrolling through Facebook when a post on the Lifelong Animal Protection (LAP) Charity page stopped her in her tracks: “600+ days and still counting … We’re not optimistic about getting Loyal and Pascal adopted unless a miracle happens and someone who doesn’t mind them being shy pops up. Would that be you?” Loyal and Pascal had been in the shelter for 760 and 600 days, respectively. Toilet trained, friendly... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3326925/digital-age-single-post-can-change-dogs-life?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3326925/digital-age-single-post-can-change-dogs-life?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Sep 2025 06:15:08 +0000 Danny Mok Danny Mok A 26-year-old Hong Kong woman has been arrested for a third time in three months on suspicion of animal cruelty after a mummified cat was found in a North Point flat, a week after the remains of a dog were discovered at the same premises. The authorities received a report at around 4.30pm on Sunday from the female landlord, 39, of the property in The Consonance building on Jupiter Street, alleging suspected mistreatment of animals by a tenant. She was alerted by building security after a fire... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3325504/hong-kong-woman-arrested-twice-week-after-cat-and-dog-found-dead-flat?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3325504/hong-kong-woman-arrested-twice-week-after-cat-and-dog-found-dead-flat?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:04:25 +0000 SCMP’s Asia desk SCMP’s Asia desk Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has ordered the retraining of five lions that fatally mauled a veteran zookeeper at Safari World in Bangkok. The case has since prompted the closure of the park’s predator zone and sparked a review of safety practices at wildlife attractions across Thailand. Jian Rangkharasamee, a 58-year-old keeper who had worked with lions and tigers for two decades, was killed on Wednesday after reportedly stepping out of his... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3325362/lions-killed-zookeeper-thai-safari-park-be-retrained?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3325362/lions-killed-zookeeper-thai-safari-park-be-retrained?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:36:00 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse A zookeeper was killed in a lion attack in Thailand, officials said on Wednesday, raising questions over safety and the legitimacy of the safari park’s lion ownership. The mauling happened at Safari World Bangkok, which calls itself one of Asia’s largest open-air zoos and offers lion and tiger feeding trips for around 1,200 baht (US$37) per person. “The deceased is a zoo staff member who usually fed the lions,” said Sadudee Punpugdee, wildlife protection director of the Department of National... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3325075/lions-kill-zookeeper-thai-safari-park-after-he-steps-out-car?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3325075/lions-kill-zookeeper-thai-safari-park-after-he-steps-out-car?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:47:34 +0000 Kevin Kwong,Tom Eves Kevin Kwong,Tom Eves Apple is a four-year-old long-coat Chihuahua who weighs 4.5kg (10lb) – twice as heavy as what is considered the preferred standard for the breed in terms of her size and age. And this morning, she is sporting a limp in her right hind leg. A trip to a veterinary clinic later reveals there is a ligament tear in her leg, most likely caused by being overweight. The diagnosis comes as no surprise to her owner who, by coincidence, has scheduled a swimming session for Apple at Paw by Paw – a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/family-relationships/article/3323145/how-hydrotherapy-can-help-your-dog-lose-weight-recover-injuries-and-build-muscle?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/family-relationships/article/3323145/how-hydrotherapy-can-help-your-dog-lose-weight-recover-injuries-and-build-muscle?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Aug 2025 23:15:08 +0000 Cliff Buddle Cliff Buddle There has been something missing in my life for the last three years, after leaving Hong Kong and returning to England. His name is Roo. Now, we have been reunited. My pet cat, adopted in 2014, remained in the city with my son. But Roo recently flew, at great expense, to London and is now happily adapting to life in the UK. I had forgotten how much I enjoy the company of a cat. A growing number of people in Hong Kong – more than 100,000 households – are discovering the joy our feline friends can... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3321334/more-must-be-done-crack-down-sickening-abuse-cats?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3321334/more-must-be-done-crack-down-sickening-abuse-cats?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 Aug 2025 14:23:39 +0000 Lorraine Chiang Lorraine Chiang A leopard cat rescued after being spotted by hikers is growing stronger and is being prepared to be returned to Hong Kong’s wilderness soon, according to the organisation behind the feline’s rehabilitation. Hikers discovered the animal in a catchwater drain in April and sought help from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), with the cat later sent to Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden for care and treatment. “Our rehabilitators worked long hours supporting the cat with its... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3317710/rescued-hong-kong-leopard-cat-growing-stronger-preparing-return-wild?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3317710/rescued-hong-kong-leopard-cat-growing-stronger-preparing-return-wild?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:55:54 +0000 SCMP’s Asia desk SCMP’s Asia desk A Singaporean man who pleaded guilty to killing multiple cats by hurling them from high-rise housing blocks has had his jail term nearly doubled after an appeal court ruled his initial sentence was too lenient given the cruelty of his actions. Barrie Lin Pengli, 33, will now serve 27 months in prison – up from the original 14-month sentence handed down earlier this year – following a successful appeal by prosecutors who argued that the case warranted a far harsher penalty. Lin had pleaded guilty... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3317572/singapore-mans-jail-term-throwing-cats-flats-doubled-appeal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3317572/singapore-mans-jail-term-throwing-cats-flats-doubled-appeal?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:00:29 +0000 Olga Wong Olga Wong A Hong Kong pet shop owner has been arrested for the alleged theft of 35 of his customers’ cats which he used to repay debts to a loan company, with the felines estimated to be valued at more than HK$623,000 (US$79,870), the Post has learned. The owner, surnamed Chan, 44, had a shop in Hung Hom, which also offered consignment and pet-sitting services, a source said on Thursday. The source said Chan took out a loan of HK$210,000 from a company in August last year. The firm demanded repayment on... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3316872/hong-kong-pet-shop-owner-arrested-alleged-theft-35-cats-repay-loan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3316872/hong-kong-pet-shop-owner-arrested-alleged-theft-35-cats-repay-loan?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:22:08 +0000