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Animal rescuers warn that illegal trapping and pet smuggling are becoming alarmingly common in Hong Kong, with an average of two animals saved daily. Photo: Edmond So
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

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

Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter reports that animal cruelty cases are ‘alarmingly common’ as it calls for stronger action to be taken.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

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

Hong Kong society

Shorter Hong Kong quarantine time drives rise in pet imports from mainland China

Crime

Letters | Donkeys slaughtered for their skin is a tragedy on multiple levels

Readers discuss the illicit trade’s damage to animal, human and environmental well-being, and how the city can have both halal and pet-friendly restaurants.

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

Letters | Hong Kong should balance dog-friendly trends with cultural concerns

Readers discuss the debate over dogs in restaurants, gratitude in the city, and the housing market.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

A perfect purr-scription? How ‘pet doctors’ can help Hong Kong hospital patients

Hospital Authority to allow palliative care patients to spend time with pets and already has volunteer animals to comfort those in need.

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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 society

Hong Kong to accept mainland Chinese health certificates for imported cats, dogs

Expanded policy means Hong Kong recognises certificates issued by veterinarians from all mainland customs authorities, not just Shenzhen.

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.

Crime in Hong Kong

Editorial | Money laundering conviction sends right message to wildlife smugglers

There is a need to send a clear message to sophisticated gangs that their use of Hong Kong for wildlife smuggling will not be tolerated.

A view of Wan Chai Law Courts. The first conviction for money laundering related to wildlife trafficking was secured at the District Court on September 18. Photo: Jelly Tse
Animal welfare in 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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Pets

Does your dog need to lose weight? How hydrotherapy can help

Hydrotherapy (water therapy) can help dogs both shed pounds and rehabilitate injuries, whether using a swimming pool or underwater treadmill.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend August 22-24

From a purrfectly fun time at a cat festival to a can’t-miss pineapple bun sandwich, there is plenty to keep you entertained this weekend.

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Cats take centre stage at the SPCA Tsing Yi Centre for a two-day festival on August 23 and 24, one of our recommendations of things to do this weekend in Hong Kong. Photo: SPCA
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.

A cat poses for a close-up as the three-day Hong Kong Cat Expo opens on Friday. Elson Li
On Our Radar

Headline mews: Hong Kong Cat Expo returns to Wan Chai

It’s all pyramids, pedigree shows and kitty paraphernalia at this 3-day event.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

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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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.

The felines allegedly given away included British shorthair cats. Photo: Getty Images
Wellness

Is your dog getting too hot? How to prevent heatstroke in pets in summer

‘Every summer, we see dogs die from preventable heatstroke,’ says a veterinarian in Hong Kong. Here’s how to avoid it, and tips on treatment.

Hong Kong society

Puppy’s death sparks calls for Hong Kong to quickly tighten animal cruelty laws

Two-month-old Doberman puppy was found abandoned in a park with infections caused by ear cropping.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong environment chief rejects relaxed quarantine rules for imported pets

Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin rules out altering quarantine arrangements, including at home, citing increased rabies risk.

Hong Kong’s environment chief has ruled out relaxing the quarantine arrangements for imported pets. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong transport

Exclusive | Hong Kong Airlines to expand pet-in-cabin and family-friendly services

Carrier’s president also reveals plans to introduce new family-friendly products that will benefit children and the elderly.

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Hong Kong Airlines customer Yolly Chan says she would recommend the carrier’s pet-in-cabin service to friends. Photo: Nora Tam
Asean

Letters | The cruelty of gambling on horses in Hong Kong must end

Readers discuss racehorse deaths, and the behaviour of pet owners.

Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong vets report higher rates of poor health for online-bought cats, dogs

Consumer watchdog teams up with wildlife authorities to survey veterinarians, and targets 18 online sellers of animals.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to cut quarantine for cats and dogs from mainland to 30 days from 120

New rules will take effect from June 3 amid calls to ease travel restrictions for pet owners and reduce cross-border animal smuggling.

The new 30-day quarantine for bringing pets from the mainland to Hong Kong will start next month. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong must come to grips with risks of prepaid service contracts

Readers discuss consumer protection in the wake of Alliance Medical Group’s closure, regulating pet sales, and the prospect of war between India and Pakistan.

A customer finds an Alliance Medical Group clinic in Tsim Sha Tsui closed on May 2. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong tourism

Letters | How Hong Kong travel agents can raise their game

Readers discuss the competition from mainland tour agencies, accommodating cyclists on Hong Kong roads, and pets in malls and on trains.

Hong Kong transport

Some commuters call for new Hong Kong’s Light Rail service for pets to be expanded

The MTR Corporation has launched a trial scheme allowing commuters to travel with their cats and dogs on weekends and public holidays.

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