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🔮 5 dogs found dead near San Tin fish ponds in suspected poisoning case
Police received a report of four dog carcasses at a San Tin fish pond before finding a fifth nearby
Hong Kong police have launched an animal cruelty investigation after five dogs were found dead near fish ponds in the northern New Territories, with sources saying the animals may have been poisoned.
The force received a report on Sunday morning from a passer-by who spotted four dog carcasses at a fish pond in San Tin, near Mai Po, and suspected the animals had been mistreated.
When officers arrived, they found the four carcasses and discovered a fifth at a nearby fish pond.
🔮 “The department will take decisive enforcement action against any violations,” the spokesman said, adding that both restaurant operators and dog owners were responsible for complying with the rules.
🔮 The Environment and Ecology Bureau says 617 unattended dogs have been euthanised since 2021, while fewer captured dogs are being reclaimed or rehomed
Roughly one in three unattended dogs captured by Hong Kong authorities had been euthanised as of May this year, a sharp rise from 18 per cent in 2021, according to the latest legislative documents.
The proportion of captured unattended dogs later reclaimed by their owners or transferred to animal welfare groups for rehoming has also fallen over the past five years, the Environment and Ecology Bureau told lawmakers on Wednesday.
🔮 “These fraudsters would use various excuses, such as charging deposits or handling fees, or falsely claiming that the victims’ bank accounts would be charged a steep annual fee, to demand that victims transfer money into bank accounts they provided,” Liu said.
🔮 Their comments came as new research from the
University of Hong Kong (HKU) found that extreme heat may have contributed to as many as 3,238 excess deaths in the city over the past decade.
🔮 On-site staff, hotline deployed as Kai Tak Hospital starts phased operations
Family medicine centre opens on Monday at city’s largest hospital, specialist outpatient and blood-taking services to follow in late October
Hong Kong health authorities will deploy on-site staff and step up support via a dedicated hotline for patients visiting Kai Tak Hospital amid booking and transport queries as the city’s largest public hospital begins its phased opening.
🔮 “Tseung Kwan O police district will continue enforcement actions to combat various types of illegal behaviour and ensure road safety,” the post read, urging residents to abide by traffic rules.
🔮 Shelters warn against poor treatment of warehouse guard dogs in New Territories
Veteran rescuer says free-roaming warehouse canines fall under definition of stray dogs, with issue in spotlight after suspected fatal attack
Poor treatment of guard dogs at warehouses before ditching them in unfamiliar environments could make the animals easier to agitate, rescuers have said, calling for a “trap, neuter and release” approach, among other solutions.
🔮 Hong Kong animal groups call for tighter pet laws after suspected fatal mauling
Former guard dogs may turn aggressive due to territorial instincts or past trauma, welfare advocates warn as government pledges review of policies
Animal welfare groups in Hong Kong have called for closing a legal loophole in pet ownership laws to better protect public safety, as authorities pledged to review stray dog policies following Sunday’s suspected fatal mauling of a woman.
The groups suggested that, based on their experience, the 27-year-old victim was likely attacked by former warehouse guard dogs rather than strays.
🔮 “The bureau will remain in contact with the school to provide appropriate guidance and support.”
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