Posts tagged Dogs
GPS leads to raid of Chinese cat and dog meat factory.
GPS leads to raid of Chinese cat and dog meat factory.

Stalls at a livestock market in southern China were shut down for selling hundreds of cats and dogs after a dedicated pet owner traced a missing cat to the market using GPS technology. The authorities raided the market having received reports that stolen pets were being sold, and seized a total of 235 cats.

A draft “white list” of animals allowed to be raised for meat to be consumed included pigs, cattle, goats, donkeys, rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons, and quail. Dogs and cats were excluded. But with no unified national ban in place, the practice of eating dog and cat meat continues.

Courtesy of Amelia Wang.

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NewsKim McCoyGPS, Cats, Dogs, Pets, Market, Stolen animalsComment
Four dogs poisoned at New Territories temple.
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.

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NewsKim McCoyDog, Dogs, Poison, Poison bait
Mystery boxes containing live animals for sale in China.
Mystery boxes containing live animals for sale in China.

Live animals including dogs, cats, tortoise, and rabbits are amongst the many animals people in Mainland China can purchase for as low as 9.9 RMB, (approximately HK$43) in a ‘live mystery box’. What is even more surprising than their existence, is that more than 6000 of these mystery boxes have been sold.

The low cost of these animals means that to an irresponsible owner, they are purely expendable and they are more likely to “try their luck” again, rather than provide the love and attention the animal they received needs.

Courtesy of Amelia Wang.

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NewsKim McCoyDogs, Cats, Animals, Mystery boxes, Buying animalsComment
The Mystery of the Bowen Road Dog Poisoner.
The Mystery of the Bowen Road Dog Poisoner.

For almost 50 years, an unknown person or persons have deliberately and indiscriminately poisoned and killed animals, including many dogs. The perpetrators are unknown but the emotional toll has been recorded in the heart-breaking interviews with those who loved the canine victims

Read more about one of Hong Kong’s most famous murder mysteries, the laws relating to poisons and injurious substances and suggested amendments to the current law in order to better protect animals in Hong Kong.

Courtesy of Sala Sihombing and Karine Goyneau.

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BlogKim McCoyDogs, Pets, Poison, Animal Cruelty, Bowen Road PoisonerComment
Six dogs killed from poisoning at Cyberport Park.
Six dogs killed from poisoning at Cyberport Park.

Animal welfare groups are urging dog owners in Hong Kong to properly leash their pets and be extra vigilant after a spate of dog poisoning incidents over the past weekend. At least six dogs have died within hours of ingesting poisonous bait at Cyberport Waterfront Park in Pok Fu Lam.

This horrific incident comes months after three dogs were found dead within 72 hours in July 2020 having visited the same park in Cyberport, as well as Victoria Road.

Courtesy of Kelly Ma.

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NewsKim McCoyDogs, Poison, Posion Bait, SPCAComment
Hong Kong volunteers rescue animals from fire.
Hong Kong volunteers rescue animals from fire.

Volunteers have worked tirelessly overnight to ensure that hundreds of animals that were housed in an animal centre in Yuen Long were transported to safety away from a nearby fire that was spreading uncontrollably.

This incident demonstrates just how important both animals and animal welfare are to members of the Hong Kong community, and why we must continue to advocate for better and more robust animal protection laws in Hong Kong.

Courtesy of Marco Poon.

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Kim McCoyDogs, Cats, Animal Shelter, VolunteerComment
Save a Dog’s Life - Adopt, Don’t Shop.
Save a Dog’s Life - Adopt, Don’t Shop.

Adopt, Don’t Shop. It’s a phrase that we’ve heard all too often. But despite this animal welfare truism, there is still an insatiable demand for dogs from breeders or puppy mills, rather than choosing to rescuing one from an animal shelters.

Our latest blog looks into the licensing and codes of practice in Hong Kong relating to both animal traders and dog breeders as well as the squalid conditions many pet store animals find themselves living in. We also consider the difference between adopting a dog from a pet shelter and buying one from a pet store.

Courtesy of Daphne Ng.

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BlogKim McCoyDogs, Pet Store, Adopt don't shop, Dog breeders, Licensing requirementsComment