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.
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 […]
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 […]
HK to lift 30-year ban on dogs in restaurants under new licensing scheme
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced in his 2025 Policy Address that dogs will soon be allowed inside licensed food premises, overturning regulations that have stood for more than three decades. The measure, pending industry consultation, is seen as a major step toward creating a more pet-inclusive city. Under the current Food Business Regulation, in […]