Could We Soon Slow Down Dog Aging? Inside the Upcoming Anti-Aging Pill
Every dog parent knows the feeling: no matter how many years we get with our furry best friends, it’s just never enough. What if we can give them a little more time to play fetch, go on walks, and snuggle on the couch?
Breaking into the Dog Lab: Animal Rights Activists vs. America’s Research Beagle Breeder With 311 Prior Violations
While factory farming is usually associated with poultry and livestock, a lesser-known sector of this industry operates much the same way for a different purpose. Across the U.S. and internationally, a number of large-scale facilities are dedicated to breeding dogs for laboratory experiments.
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.”
Tragedy in Lok Ma Chau: A Retrospective on the Suspected Serial Animal Cruelty
The animal rescue community is completely heartbroken over a suspected string of dog poisonings in Lok Ma Chau. During what should have been a happy Chinese New Year, 22 community dogs were found dead or went missing, turning the holiday into a nightmare.
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 […]