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Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
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, significantly contributing to animal protection and inspiring similar organisations globally.
The three-month-old Golden Retriever was suffering from terminal canine distemper and was euthanised. Photo: Facebook/ SPCA
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 2 women after sewage-soaked puppy found in bin, put down

Golden Retriever pup, suffering from terminal canine distemper, found in rubbish bin drenched in sewage and chilli oil.

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Hong Kong transport

Traffic accidents involving animals in Hong Kong surge 11-fold in 4 years

Thailand

The cost of cute: how ‘petfluencers’ are driving Asia’s wildlife crime

Fashion

The ‘mob wives’ of New York are making fur fly again

Used real fur coats are flying off shelves as ‘thoughtful’ additions to wardrobes. But animal rights activists voice concerns over the trend.

Cowits niece poses wearing a fur coat, recalling “mob wife” fashion. Photo: Instagram/madisonavefurs
Hong Kong society

Rats versus pets: Hong Kong dog owners want rodent poison in boxes, not bags

Pet owners call for environmental authorities to improve rat extermination methods after one dog accidentally consumes poison three times.

Hong Kong society

HKTVmall parent firm under fire for testing how long animal heads can survive

Hong Kong Technology Venture Company slammed in open letter from Peta, but denies pets were involved.

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Thailand

Thailand’s captive tiger industry faces backlash after 72 big cats die

‘By the time we realised they were sick, it was too late,’ said an official, as welfare groups decry a life of misery and confinement.

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A tiger chained to be photographed by tourists is seen at a tiger park in Pattaya, Thailand. Photo: AFP
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.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Police probe suspected poisoning of 4 dogs

Group says incidents among at least 19 cases documented by group and linked to poisonings in local area since last year.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | 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.

A woman walks with her dog outside a restaurant in New Town Plaza in Hong Kong’s Sha Tin district on February 3. Photo: Sam Tsang
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?

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested after 20 cats, hamster found dead in Hong Kong flat

Nine other cats, including seven in poor health, rescued and handed over to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Hong Kong should see animal protection as a shared civic duty

A pond-cleaning operation that resulted in the death of over a hundred fish highlights gaps in public awareness of and education on animal welfare.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Hong Kong supervisor held over cruelty after pond clean-up kills 110 fish

51-year-old supervisor from Fai Kee Environmental Cleaning taken into custody on Wednesday and later released on bail.

More than 110 fish, including large koi, died during the pond-cleaning job at the public housing estate. Photo: Jelly Tse
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Video | Fish pond cleaning turns deadly

Contractor allegedly did not provide enough air for fish to survive, animal rights group says.

Fish pond cleaning turns deadly
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police probe pond cleaning operation that killed more than 100 fish

Contractor removed fish to conduct maintenance but allegedly failed to provide temporary space with enough air, according to animal rights group.

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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.

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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.

The pet shop is located in a commercial building in North Point. Photo: Jelly Tse
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

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

Singapore

‘Deeply distressing’: Singapore’s animal shelters struggle with costs

Cases of animal cruelty and poor welfare have also surged, with the SPCA reporting 961 confirmed cases last year.

Squinty, a seven-year-old crossbreed housed by SPCA in Singapore, has been diagnosed with stage four kidney disease and requires daily supplements. Photo: Kolette Lim
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

2 cats found at Tai Po inferno site a month after Hong Kong blaze, SPCA says

Animal protection group calls discovery a ‘miracle’ and expresses hope of finding more missing pets.

A cat owner is reunited with her pet. Photo: Handout
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.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong police make another arrest over deadly Tai Po blaze

Man, 48, arrested on suspicion of manslaughter is 16th person detained in connection with fire.

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.

Pets are rescued by firefighters as four buildings are still engulfed in flames at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on November 27, a day after the fire broke out. Photo: Eugene Lee
Kim Kardashian

Explainer | Not so fair: the controversy behind Kim Kardashian’s elephant Hermès Birkin

The All’s Fair star recently sparked social media outrage when she appeared in a Donna Karan look accessorised with a Birkin made from elephant hide.

Kim Kardashian on the set of All’s Fair with another Hermès Birkin. Photo: @kimkardashian/Instagram
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

SPCA urges food, water and traps to find 84 pets missing after Hong Kong fire

Head of inspectorate Marsha Chun says though such support may not lead to recovery of any pets, it would still offer ‘glimmer of hope for their owners’.

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.

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