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Northern Metropolis land clearance linked to surge in stray animals, study finds

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Li, A. (2026, November 2). Northern Metropolis land clearance linked to surge in stray animals, study finds. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3373037/northern-metropolis-land-clearance-linked-surge-stray-animals-study-finds

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-11-02 · by Ambrose Li

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A study by researchers at Baptist University and the University of Hong Kong found that over 40% of stray animals in shelters across Hong Kong during the first half of this year originated from the Northern Metropolis development area. The Animal Welfare Advocacy Alliance, which released these findings, is calling for a review of euthanasia policies and the reintroduction of a "trap-neuter-resettlement" program amid concerns over animal abandonment due to accelerated land clearance in the region.
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A recent study by researchers at The University of Hong Kong and Baptist University has found that over 40% of stray animals taken in by shelters in Hong Kong during the first half of 2026 originated from the Northern Metropolis development area, linking land clearance there to a surge in stray animals. The Animal Welfare Advocacy Alliance released these findings on Monday, expressing concern about more than 1,000 abandoned animals as land resumption accelerates. They are calling for a review of euthanasia policies and the reintroduction of a "trap-neuter-resettlement" program to address the issue.

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Baptist University Hong Kong The Animal Welfare Advocacy Alliance the University of Hong Kong

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Northern Metropolis land clearance linked to surge in stray animals, study finds Study analysed intake records from six animal rescue organisations between January and June, with about 40 per cent traced to Northern Metropolis Over 40 per cent of stray animals taken in by shelters in Hong Kong in the first half of the year came from the Northern Metropolis development area, a study has found, with volunteers warning that more than 1,000 face abandonment as land resumption accelerates.
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2026-11-02 · South China Morning Post
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Northern Metropolis land clearance linked to surge in stray animals, study finds Study analysed intake records from six animal rescue organisations between January and June, with about 40 per cent traced to Northern Metropolis Over 40 per cent of stray animals taken in by shelters in Hong Kong in the first half of the year came from the Northern Metropolis development area, a study has found, with volunteers warning that more than 1,000 face abandonment as land resumption accelerates. asserted
resumption → link → abandonment
The Animal Welfare Advocacy Alliance, which released the findings on Monday, called for a review of euthanasia policies, the relaunch of a “trap-neuter-resettlement” programme, and the introduction of a positive duty of care for companion animals. asserted
which → release → animals
The pro bono study, conducted by Dr Kelvin Lam Ka-wang of Baptist University and Associate Professor Paul Wong Wai-ching of the University of Hong Kong, analysed intake records from six non-governmental animal rescue organisations between January and June. asserted
study → conduct → January
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