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.
5 Kittens in Mainland China Die After Suspected Disinfectant Exposure | Do Similar Products in Hong Kong Contain the Same Chemicals?
Recently, a pet owner in Ningxia took to social media to report that 5 previously healthy kittens in her home had died suddenly within hours after she used a disinfectant marketed as “suitable for pet households” from brand Dettol to mop her floor.
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.
“A final goodbye”: HA to extend pet visits for palliative care patients
For Fung, an elderly patient who has spent the past three months at Hong Kong’s Caritas Medical Centre, one of her greatest wishes is to see her beloved cat, Silver, again.
Animal cruelty probe after suspected wild boar remains found in Sai Kung
Police investigate suspected wild boar hunting in Sai Kung Police are searching for four individuals suspected of hunting wild boars in Sai Kung. At around 9:00 pm on Friday, October 10, 2025, officers patrolling near the entrance of Pik Shui Sun Village received a report that three or four individuals had abandoned a food cart, […]
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 […]