Should Animal Shelters in Hong Kong Be Subject to Mandatory Licensing to Prevent Abuse and Neglect?
Recent shelter controversies have renewed calls for mandatory licensing of Hong Kong animal shelters, stronger oversight, and a legal Duty of Care framework.
Up to 3 Million Stray Dogs at Risk? Global Outrage Erupts Over Morocco’s World Cup Animal Welfare Crisis
The issue of Morocco’s stray dog population has escalated into a global controversy ahead of the country’s role as co-host of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Beijing Court Upholds Compensation in City’s First Pet Poisoning Case
The Beijing No.3 Intermediate People’s Court delivered its final ruling in a landmark case involving the poisoning of companion animals—Beijing’s first-ever pet-poisoning incident resolved through criminal prosecution.
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.
Over 150 Dogs Sacrificed — All for a Race?
Often called “the Last Great Race on Earth,” the Alaska Iditarod is an endurance event that pushes sled dogs through extreme conditions. But as reports of dog fatalities continue to surface, questions are being raised about the race’s ethics.
A Smuggler Returns: Singapore’s 60 Animal Bust Exposes a Growing Illegal Pet Trade
In a recent case in Singapore, a 43-year-old Singaporean man, Ho Choon Wei, faced 124 criminal charges on March 27 for allegedly orchestrating the smuggling of 53 dogs and seven cats from Malaysia into Singapore.