Fighting Dog Controversy in Hong Kong Fuels Pet Abandonment Fears and Debate Over Breed Classification

AFCD’s increased enforcement of Hong Kong’s Dangerous Dogs Regulation has sparked debate over dog breed classification, animal welfare, and a rise in pet abandonment concerns.
14-Year-Old Boy Arrested Over Alleged Animal Cruelty After Vet Discovers Suspicious Injuries on Lifeless Foster Cat

A 14-year-old boy in Hong Kong was arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after a veterinarian found suspicious injuries on a deceased foster cat.
Operator of Yuen Long Dog Shelter “520 Stray Animal Station” Charged with 7 Offences, Including Animal Cruelty and False Reporting of a Crime

The operator of Yuen Long’s 520 Stray Animal Station has been charged with seven offences, including animal cruelty and falsely reporting a crime.
Security Guard at Private Housing Estate Threw Lost Pet Cat Away as Garbage; Judge Says He “Took the Cat’s Life,” Sentences Him to 4 Months in Prison

A Hong Kong security guard who threw a lost pet cat into a rubbish bin was sentenced to four months in prison after pleading guilty to animal cruelty.
Dogs Rely More on Smell Than Sight? Scientists Reveal That the Left and Right Nostrils May Have Different “Preferences”!

Scientists have discovered that dogs may use their left and right nostrils differently when processing scents, revealing new insights into canine behaviour and how dogs understand the world.
Hong Kong’s Dog-Friendly Restaurant Scheme Off to a Smooth Start; Second Round of Applications Planned in Six Months

Hong Kong’s pet-friendly restaurant scheme has launched smoothly, with more dog-friendly dining venues expected as a second round of applications opens within six months.
Thousands of Cats Across China Mysteriously Paralysed. Over 60% of Cases Linked to the Same Cat Food Brand

Thousands of suspected feline paralysis cases across China have raised concerns about pet food safety, with many owners reporting links to the same cat food brand.