“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. “I miss Silver very much,” Fung said. “My daughter shows me videos, but if I can see her in person, I can hug and […]
Animal cruelty probe after suspected wild boar remains found in Sai Kung
Police investigate suspected wild boar hunting in Sai Kung Police are searching for four individuals suspected of hunting wild boars in Sai Kung. At around 9:00 pm on Friday, October 10, 2025, officers patrolling near the entrance of Pik Shui Sun Village received a report that three or four individuals had abandoned a food cart, […]
West Kowloon unveils new WestK Pet Club & pet-friendly bike rentals
The West Kowloon Cultural District (WestK), long known as one of Hong Kong’s most popular pet-friendly hangouts, has unveiled a major revamp of its pet zone, located at the West Gate near the Western Harbour Crossing Toll Plaza. The renovated area now features the brand-new WestK Pet Club and pet-friendly bicycle rentals, inviting the public and their furry friends to […]
AFCD eases quarantine rules for cats and dogs imported from Mainland China
AFCD optimises quarantine rules for cats and dogs imported from Mainland The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) announced on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, that quarantine arrangements for cats and dogs imported from the Mainland have been optimised. Animal health certificates issued by official veterinarians from Mainland Customs of all regions are now accepted. Since […]
Starting October 1, 2025, HK Water Taxi welcomes pets on board
Take your pet on a boat ride to Lei Yue Mun! Starting October 1, 2025, the “Hong Kong Water Taxi” weekend route gets an exciting upgrade. A brand-new direct route between Lei Yue Mun and Tsim Sha Tsui will now run every Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday. The trip takes just 45 minutes—no more crowded MTR rides or endless transfers. Instead, relax […]
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 […]