Hong Kong Ombudsman Investigates AFCD and Veterinary Board Handling of Veterinary Complaints System
Hong Kong Ombudsman announced on 19 May 2026 the launch of a direct investigation into the handling of complaints against veterinarians.
Hong Kong Pet-Friendly Restaurant Scheme | Applications Open Now
Starting May 18, restaurant operators in Hong Kong can apply to join a new Food and Environmental Hygiene Department scheme allowing dogs inside licensed premises. The first approved venues are expected to begin admitting dogs in July.
Hong Kong Animal Cruelty Law Reform, But Phased
Calls to strengthen Hong Kong’s animal protection laws have once again taken centre stage—but meaningful legal change will not arrive all at once.
Hundreds of Reports, Few Convictions: Hong Kong Ombudsman’s Wake‑Up Call on Animal Cruelty
Hong Kong is set to enhance enforcement procedures in response to an Ombudsman investigation that identified systemic shortcomings in the handling of suspected animal cruelty cases. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) has outlined a series of operational improvements, particularly in cases involving restricted access to private premises.
The Rise in Juvenile Animal Abuse: A Failure of Family Education or a Legal Vacuum?
Recently, Hong Kong has seen a series of animal cruelty cases involving minors. With a concerning trend of suspects getting younger, society is facing a dilemma between “protecting minors” and “punishing crimes.”
Tragedy in Lok Ma Chau: A Retrospective on the Suspected Serial Animal Cruelty
The animal rescue community is completely heartbroken over a suspected string of dog poisonings in Lok Ma Chau. During what should have been a happy Chinese New Year, 22 community dogs were found dead or went missing, turning the holiday into a nightmare.
“A final goodbye”: HA to extend pet visits for palliative care patients
For Fung, an elderly patient who has spent the past three months at Hong Kong’s Caritas Medical Centre, one of her greatest wishes is to see her beloved cat, Silver, again.