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.”
A Routine Vet Visit Turns Fatal in Shenzhen: Internet-Famous Kitten “Kuan Kuan” Dies on Operating Table
Trusting a vet with your furry family member should never end in tragedy. Sadly, this was the heartbreaking reality for the owner of “Kuan Kuan,” a beloved 5-month-old internet-famous cat in Shenzhen who lost his life on the operating table due to an unauthorized and unmonitored anesthesia procedure.
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 […]
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 […]