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 […]
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 […]
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 […]