Hong Kong Police have launched an investigation into the death of four dogs believed to have been poisoned at a temple in northern Hong Kong on Wednesday (10 March 2021).

Officers were deployed to the Wun Chuen Sin Koon temple in Ta Kwu Ling just after 9am, when four adult dogs were found dead in different areas of the temple complex. Three of the dogs are believed to belong to the temple. Inspectors of the HK SPCA were also called to attend the scene.

A spokesperson for the SPCA commented that the dogs are believed to have consumed something poisonous as vomit was found beside the carcasses. Another female mongrel was found on the site was in good condition and now being monitored by temple staff.

The dog’s bodies will be taken to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department to carry out a necropsy and a toxicological exam.

The prevalence of dog poison being left in public areas continues to rise. Just in the last week, there have been reports of poison hidden inside luncheon meat on both the Kennedy Town Pier and the Aberdeen Reservoir Trail.

Dr. David Gething from Creature Comforts Pet Community and HKALPO have put together a Fact Sheet for dog poisoning. Please continue to share information of suspected poisoned bait with other animal lovers and to report such findings to the SPCA immediately. Always remain alert for suspicious food left anywhere, even in country parks and ensure that you keep an eye on your dogs when they are left off their leash.

Download our Fact Sheet HERE.

Main Source: SCMP