Four dogs poisoned at New Territories temple.

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). The prevalence of poisoning cases has become an increasing concern, and despite investigations, no arrests have been made in any of the cases.

Dr. David Gething from Creature Comforts Pet Community and HKALPO have put together a Fact Sheet for dog poisoning. Please feel free to share this with other animal lovers and always remain alert for suspicious food left in public areas.

NewsKim McCoy11 March 2021Dog, Dogs, Poison, Poison bait

Dog suffers horrific death after 18cm slash to neck.

Hong Kong police are hunting for a suspect over a horrific case of animal cruelty in which a Labrador bled to death after its neck was slashed.

Animal cruelty continues to poison Hong Kong. When will people start treating animals as living creatures capable of feeling pain and suffering, rather than inanimate objects? It is time the Hong Kong Government, the Hong Kong Police and Courts started to treat animal cruelty more seriously in order to deter others from doing the same.

Courtesy of Amelia Wang.

NewsKim McCoy25 February 2021Dog, Cruelty to animals, SPCA

Blackmailer jailed 16 months for threats to poodle.

On 1 December 2020, a former vegetable stall owner was sentenced to 16 months’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to one count of blackmail at the West Kowloon Magistracy (Case Number: WKCC 3089/2020), after he had threatened to chop up the a stolen poodle if the owner did not pay a HK$40,000 ransom.

Courtesy of Louis Cheung.

Kim McCoy7 December 2020Dog, Sentencing, Blackmail, Dogs

Two arrested in HK dognapping case.

A couple has been arrested in Hong Kong after an eight month old poodle named Coffee went missing, believed to be the victim of a dognapping by the couple who reportedly demanded a ransom of HK$40,000 from the owner.

Courtesy of Amelia Wang.

Kim McCoy28 September 2020Dog, Dognapping, Kidnapping, Arrest, Criminal

Dog seen struggling in open boot of moving vehicle.

A viral video has emerged showing a dog struggling to poke its head out of the boot of a moving vehicle, which had been left half opened and loosely secured by a piece of rope. A man has since been arrested on grounds of suspected animal cruelty.

Courtesy of Amelia Wang.

Kim McCoy4 September 2020Dog, Vehicle, Restraining of animals, Animal safety, ArrestComment

Germany proposes regulations to safeguard dog welfare

The German Federal government has proposed new regulations, including requiring owners to walk their dogs twice a day for a total of at least 1 hour, in order to safeguard dog welfare. If passed, the new regulations could take effect as early as next year.

Courtesy of Christopher Jay.

Kim McCoy22 August 2020Dog, Dogs, Dog walking, Covid-19, Law enforcementComment

Broomsticks found near suspected animal cruelty case.

Earlier this month, there were reports of a suspected case of animal cruelty in Hong Kong which may have involved the use of a broomstick. The dog involved was found vomiting and suffering from urinary incontinence, surrounded by broken broomstick handles.

Courtesy of Jamia Lam

Kim McCoy25 July 2020Dog, HK Housing Authority, Dogs in Public HousingComment