Hong Kong Customs seizes six illegally imported animals
Hong Kong Customs, in collaboration with the Anti-Smuggling Bureau of Shenzhen Customs, has mounted an operation against the smuggling of animals, codenamed “Pet Guardian” since November 2023. The fifth phase of the operation began in mid-September this year, during which two suspected cases of illegal animal imports were uncovered. A total of six animals, with an estimated […]
Mainland student jailed five months for fatal cat abuse
A 22-year-old mainland university student, Yu Lingke, was sentenced on Friday, 19 September 2025, to five months in jail after being convicted of animal cruelty in a shocking incident where he repeatedly kicked his roommate’s pet ragdoll cat inside their shared apartment in Whampoa Garden, Kowloon. The court heard that on July 8, 2024, the […]
Tragic fire in Yuen Long tin shed claims lives of 24 Pets, 34 rescued
A heartbreaking fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon (17 September 2025) at a tin shed in Sheung Yau Tin Tsuen along Lang Ho Road in Yuen Long, claiming the lives of 20 dogs and 4 cats. With the swift response of firefighters, 34 other dogs were rescued from the blaze. The fire started around 3 […]
HK to lift 30-year ban on dogs in restaurants under new licensing scheme
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced in his 2025 Policy Address that dogs will soon be allowed inside licensed food premises, overturning regulations that have stood for more than three decades. The measure, pending industry consultation, is seen as a major step toward creating a more pet-inclusive city. Under the current Food Business Regulation, in […]
MTR extends pet-friendly light rail trail till end-August
MTR Extends Cat/Dog Carrying Trial on Light Rail Until End of August The MTR Corporation has announced an extension of its pet-friendly Light Rail trial until the end of August. Originally launched in May, the trial aimed to offer more convenience for passengers traveling with their cats and dogs on weekends and public holidays. After […]
HK monastery chef pleads guilty to animal cruelty after tying up 2 dogs in bags
Hong Kong Monastery Chef Pleads Guilty to Animal Cruelty After Tying Up Dogs A 65-year-old chef at Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island has pleaded guilty to three counts of animal cruelty after tying up two dogs in nylon bags and releasing them on grounds far away from the kitchen. The West Kowloon Court heard […]
Paws & Go: KMB introduces five tail-waggin’ bus routes!
Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB) introduces five “pet-friendly bus tour” routes starting Sunday, 13 October, allowing pet owners and their pets to enjoy the fun of bus rides while promoting a pet-friendly community. These tours will run on weekends and public holidays, covering Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan, Pak Shek Kok, Sai Kung, the West Kowloon Cultural […]