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Animal welfare in Hong Kong
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A boy and a dog look at each other as visitors walk to the Premium Pet Supplies Expo held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, on June 6. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Editorial | To walk the pet-friendly path, Hong Kong needs a comprehensive policy

The city will have to balance the interests of pet owners and those of others, but it’s time it moved forward on becoming more pet-friendly.

Pets

Animal welfare groups slam Hong Kong pet shop for offering cat rental service

Hong Kong

Hong Kong group saves 351 animals in 6 months as trapping, smuggling cases surge

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

1,200 dogs allowed to travel on Hong Kong’s major rail lines for fundraiser event

Special arrangement between SPCA and MTR Corp is for Dogathon 2026, which will take place at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort on March 1.

A dog travels on the Light Rail line as part of a scheme introduced last year. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong must take pragmatic approach to improving animal welfare

Readers discuss the complexities of balancing animal protection with economic imperatives, the benefits of engaging the elderly in esports, and traffic arrangements on Christmas Eve.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Let 2026 be the year we are kinder to animals

Readers suggest what Hongkongers can do in the coming year to make a difference and reflect on the constant pursuit of gratification.

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Hong Kong society

Fate of 600 goats in the balance as deadline nears to move for Hong Kong project

Cheung Siu-ling says she has until end of January next year to make way for Northern Metropolis, or her herd will be put down.

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The owner of the 600 goats has struggled to find new land for the herd. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Editorial | Tai Po pet rescues put Hong Kong’s compassion on show

Hong Kong’s efforts to save pets at a time of such heartbreak are a sign of the city’s care and compassion.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Charity leader’s faith in humanity renewed as 294 pets rescued in Hong Kong fire

364 animals found since deadly Tai Po blaze, including 294 rescued alive and 70 discovered dead while 173 remain missing.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong hooked as endangered stingray fished out of Victoria Harbour

Ocean Park identifies fish as endangered longhead eagle ray and urges anglers to release rare species immediately if caught.

The stingray caught in Victoria Harbour earlier this week has been identified as an endangered species. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong’s efforts are having an impact against wildlife smuggling

Authorities deserve praise for their work but more must be done amid a global rise in the number of cases.

Donkey skins, dried shark fins and other smuggled goods are displayed at a Hong Kong customs press conference on October 27. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs vows to tackle fund flows for large-scale wildlife smuggling

Customs and Excise Department last month received UN award for city’s first money-laundering conviction involving wildlife trafficking.

Food and Drinks

Snake meat pizza anyone? Snake soup restaurant Ser Wong Fun gets creative

Famed for a speciality dish that’s not for the squeamish, the eatery founded in 1895 is branching out under owner Gigi Ng.

Hong Kong society

New film chronicles animal welfare group’s efforts to save Hong Kong’s strays

Documentary filmmaker Au Cheuk-man says Paws Land, which shows harrowing lives of abused, abandoned animals, took longer than expected to complete.

Au Cheuk-man, director of the film Paws Land, and singer Cath Wong with their adopted dogs, Daniel and Moon Moon, in Jordan. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong economy

Letters | What Hong Kong must do to truly harness the pet economy’s potential

Readers discuss a proposed scheme to allow pet dogs in restaurants, increasing accountability in the bureaucracy, and museums in deficit.

People have a meal with their dog at a restaurant in New Town Plaza in Sha Tin on September 21. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

In the digital age, a single post can change a dog’s life

Who knew saving an abandoned pet could start with a double tap? Hong Kong adopters are proving the internet has heart.

My Take

My Take | Hong Kong is barking up the right tree by embracing the pet economy

Besides licensing animal-friendly restaurants, the government should have a plan to promote food, healthcare, and more in the industry.

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Hong Kong

Calls for clear licensing rules if dogs allowed into Hong Kong restaurants

City leader’s policy address included pledge to lift ban on pet dogs inside restaurants, but business owners say many details will need to be worked out.

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Diners bring a dog to a pet-friendly shopping centre in Sha Tin. Photo: Eugene Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Woman held after mummified cat, dead dog found in Hong Kong flat within week

Suspect arrested after dead cat found in North Point flat a week after dog’s remains discovered at same location.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Why you should think twice before you bet on a horse in Hong Kong

Readers discuss the welfare of horses forced to race, rezoning proposals to allow taller buildings, and a television series created using AI.

Hong Kong

10-metre whale carcass discovered in Mirs Bay, Hong Kong authorities say

Species cannot currently be identified because of severe decomposition, government says.

The advanced state of decomposition makes a necropsy to determine the cause of death impossible, authorities say. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong environmental issues

Video | Hong Kong’s first-ever bird imitation contest

Top 20 finalists impressed with their birdcalls that had uncanny resemblance to real birds

Hongkongers flock to birdcall imitation contest to raise conservation awareness
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Hong Kong society

Purr-fect day for Hong Kong pet owners as cat expo opens

Some booth operators at Hong Kong Cat Expo report brisk business as owners splurge on products ranging from cat food to DNA tests.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong man, 71, arrested over abandoning sick dog near rubbish bin

Police say passer-by discovered animal at junction of Lai Chi Kok Road and Shek Kip Mei Street, but it died later at the scene.

Pets

HK$2,000 a month on cats? Hongkongers spending more on feline friends, poll finds

Market for pet cats has grown by 9 per cent from last year to be worth HK$2.4 billion annually, according to expo organiser.

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In Hong Kong, animal owners spent an average of nearly HK$700,000 on care-related items and services over their pets’ lifetimes. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong environmental issues

Rescued Hong Kong leopard cat ‘growing stronger, preparing to return to wild’

Kadoorie Farm and Botanical Garden shares update on feline discovered by hikers in catchwater drain in April.

The cat was only a baby when it was discovered by hikers. Photo: Handout
My Life

Gary Ades speaks on animal conservation and ecology in Hong Kong

Gary Ades, the head of fauna conservation at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, on the evolution of animal welfare and conservation in Hong Kong.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong pet shop owner arrested for alleged theft of 35 cats to repay loan

The 35 cats had an estimated value of HK$623,000, source says.

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