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Trending in China
China pet shop boss finds dumped cat with note, cash from elderly facing surgery
Story of kitten in a pet carrier containing clean food bowls left by owner no longer physically able to care for it moves millions online.
15 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
Trending in China
China game shop slammed for using live hamsters in claw machine, also fish, turtles
14 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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Trending in China
Dozens of pet carcasses found on China road, unsafe transport by owners blamed
6 Mar 2026 - 2:05PM
China society
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Quietly, steadily, animal rights campaigners are making headway in China
With national laws the ultimate goal, progress is being made, one local regulation and court case at a time.
4 Mar 2026 - 12:35PM
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Trending in China
Chinese man earns US$23,000 in holiday week through cat-feeding services
Home-alone felines benefit from pioneering service which provides litter tray cleaning, medical treatment, nail clipping, even kitty security.
3 Mar 2026 - 2:16PM
Trending in China
Quirky China: panda keeps phone, talented piglet spared from dinner, gold rush
From a baby porker who saves its own bacon to a gold-rush lite among the country’s youth, the SCMP takes a sideways look at the news.
28 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
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Ancient Chinese act of bringing cat home as pet was similar to marital contract
Rich feline history which saw emperors laud the animals and poets wax lyrical about them precedes popularity of today’s household pet.
23 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
Hong Kong society
5 dogs found poisoned to death in Hong Kong’s New Territories in single week
String of cases recorded in Lok Ma Chau, with carcass of ‘Glue’ found floating in mangroves on Sunday.
22 Feb 2026 - 11:49PM
Tourism
The Shiba Inu story: where does the popular Japanese hunting dog come from?
One woman’s research has sparked interest in the heritage of Shiba Inus and local revitalisation in the city where the first one lived.
22 Feb 2026 - 11:15AM
Hong Kong population
Opinion
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Boost birth rates? Governments should focus on the population they have
Instead of growing the population at all costs, governments should be practically addressing longer life expectancies.
9 Feb 2026 - 8:31AM
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Hong Kong society
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Furry friends in restaurants a big step towards a pet-friendly Hong Kong
The relaxation of public transport and dining rules acknowledges the social value of pets in a crowded city like Hong Kong.
8 Feb 2026 - 6:45AM
TV shows and streaming video
Puppy Bowl XXII aims to help old dogs find new families too
Senior dogs will get their moment in the spotlight at Puppy Bowl XXII, with a halftime showdown that promotes adoption for older pets.
7 Feb 2026 - 3:15PM
Animal welfare in Hong Kong
Call for tougher animal welfare laws after invasive turtle found in Hong Kong
Discovery of 85kg alligator snapping turtle in New Territories pond shows how city has fallen behind in biosecurity, experts say.
8 Feb 2026 - 12:39PM
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Hong Kong economy
Is Hong Kong barking up the wrong tree with dog-friendly restaurants?
Can pet-friendly premises really give Hong Kong’s economy a boost?
6 Feb 2026 - 8:32AM
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Trending in China
Story of China woman and wolf son gains renewed fame, gets 2.8 billion views online
Touching journey back to the wild of a rescued cub which grew up among humans and dogs leaves animal’s ‘mother’ in tears.
5 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
Wellness
For these Hongkongers, walking isn’t just exercise – it’s therapy
For cancer survivors, walking is one of the most accessible and sustainable forms of rehabilitation we learn on World Cancer Day.
6 Feb 2026 - 10:48AM
Animals
Do dogs like music? Experts weigh in on how songs affect our furry friends
Music seems to have a calming effect on dogs, but under what circumstances and which genre? Animal experts explain dog music dos and don’ts.
2 Feb 2026 - 7:21PM
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Hong Kong economy
Pawsitively posh: Hong Kong Pet Show takes luxury to new heights
More than 1,000 exhibitors at Hong Kong Pet Show, with global pet economy on track to hit US$134.46 billion this year amid sustained growth.
29 Jan 2026 - 7:46PM
Animals
After fatal rail accident, missing dog that captivated Spain is found
The public had rallied to look for Boro, who bolted after a high-speed train crash that killed at least 43 people.
23 Jan 2026 - 2:27AM
South Korea
South Korea banned dog meat. Now what happens to 500,000 animals?
As South Korea moves to end dog meat consumption by 2027, the government lacks a clear survival plan for nearly half a million caged dogs.
22 Jan 2026 - 6:18PM
Spain
‘He is family’: Spain unites in search for missing dog after train crash
Ana Garcia’s viral plea to find Boro after the disaster spurs a rescue team to search the sealed zone near Madrid.
21 Jan 2026 - 7:52PM
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Trending in China
Unaware of owner’s death, China dog waits daily in corridor for his return, moves many
Story draws comparisons to 1920s Japan tale, where dog waited for owner at railway station for 10 years after his death, until it too died.
17 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
Animal welfare in Hong Kong
Animal welfare groups slam Hong Kong pet shop for offering cat rental service
Pet shop gave clients the chance to rent a cat for a week for HK$800 with a refundable deposit of HK$6,500 before buying.
14 Jan 2026 - 6:44PM
Pop culture in Asia
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Digital ‘Tamagotchi’ pets mark 30 years
The egg-shaped plastic toys that were a playground craze in the 1990s feature digital pets needing to be cared for like live household animals.
10 Jan 2026 - 8:00AM
Animals
Rare genius dogs learn vocabulary by eavesdropping, study shows
Some gifted canines pick up words simply by overhearing people speak to each other without needing to be taught.
9 Jan 2026 - 5:42AM
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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.
7 Jan 2026 - 10:59PM
Made in China 2025
Meow or never: China’s pudgy pets spark race for weight-loss drugs
Fosun and Huadong biotech labs eye feline obesity drugs as owners weigh cuteness against health risks.
7 Jan 2026 - 8:30AM
Trending in China
China woman films dog eating from plate at eatery; shop vows to sue after closure
Owner of ‘awesome’ canine praises animal for emptying dish of mutton rolls; online observers accuse pet-loving diners of a lack of ‘discipline’.
4 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
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