Five Stray Cats Trapped After Kowloon East Park Cave Sealed During Maintenance Work
Five stray cats were rescued after an artificial cave in a Kowloon East park was sealed during maintenance works.
Three Hong Kong Dog Owners Lose ‘Fighting Dog’ Appeals, Criticise AFCD’s Breed-Based Classification as Unscientific
Three Hong Kong dog owners lost appeals against AFCD’s fighting dog classifications, reigniting debate over breed-based assessments and animal welfare concerns.
Six Years, Zero Prosecutions: Lawmakers Call for Stronger Action on Pet Abandonment
Hong Kong recorded zero prosecutions for pet abandonment between 2020 and 2025, prompting calls for stronger enforcement, legal reform, and action on the stray animal problem.
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.