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Pets in Hong Kong

Cecily Wong, with 14-year-old Momo, on a pet-friendly KMB bus. Photo: Lo Hoi-ying
MTR Corporation

Editorial | Pet-friendly services on right road for Hong Kong

Allowing owners to get away with their animals on buses is not only good for them but also the city economy.

Hong Kong society

Hairy adventure: how pet-friendly is Hong Kong’s public transport?

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Hong Kong society

How pet-friendly is Hong Kong?

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 1-3

Take your dog for some yoga or a tarot-card reading, tuck into Sichuan clay pot rice, or catch a movie this weekend in Hong Kong.

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Andy Lau in a still from Cesium Fallout, billed as Hong Kong’s first nuclear radiation disaster blockbuster. Photo: Edko Films
What to do in Hong Kong

5 wellness events this weekend in Hong Kong, November 1-3

Up your tennis game, sweat at a fitness fest with rescued dogs, combat anxiety at breathwork and meditation sessions or go to an autism fair.

Hong Kong

Editorial | Let Hong Kong dogs have day, but keep the public safe

Easing of quarantine rules for some canines and cats entering Hong Kong is good news for animals and owners alike. However, there must be safeguards.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong may ‘substantially’ cut quarantine period for certain pets: minister

Environment chief Tse Chin-wan says government is also looking at feasibility of allowing private sector to operate some quarantine facilities.

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Authorities say the quarantine period for certain pets could be substantially cut. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong pets welcomed aboard city’s first animal-friendly public bus service

Service considered breakthrough for commuters with animals as pets are typically prohibited from going on MTR trains, public buses and trams.

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 shopping opportunities in Hong Kong this weekend, October 11-13

Pet pampering, picnicking and period underwear are a click away this weekend in Hong Kong, and see a luxury-meets-athleisure sneaker collab.

Mental health

Letters | Here’s how we solve the mental health crisis at work

Readers discuss mental health challenges in the workplace, the imperative of raising Hong Kong’s birth rate and the proposal to allow pets into public facilities.

The lunch hour rush in Hong Kong’s Tsuen Wan district in March last year. Given that we spend about one-third of our lives at work, fostering a mental health-friendly environment is crucial. Photo: Sam Tsang
Insurance

Hongkongers buying more pet coverage, propelling insurer OneDegree to a profit

The company said 64 per cent of its insurees are cats; the rest are dogs, save for a few birds.

Alvin Kwock, co-founder and CEO of Hong Kong virtual insurer OneDegree. Photo: OneDegree
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Protect our animals from microplastics

Contamination in wild mammals underscores the importance of stepping up public education and efforts to ultimately eliminate such waste.

Hong Kong society

8 out of 10 Hong Kong pet owners say quarantine rules ‘too harsh’: survey

Survey by organisation led by lawmaker Johnny Ng also finds over 90 per cent of pet owners feel waiting times for quarantine spots are too long.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 must-shop events in Hong Kong and Macau this weekend, September 27-29

Pink collectibles to raise awareness of breast cancer, a market to support a dog charity are among the shopping highlights this weekend.

Conrad Macao’s Pink Inspired campaign this year in support of the Hong Kong Cancer Fund includes pink-themed goodies such as the limited-edition Conrad bear and duck. Photo: Conrad Macao
Hong Kong environmental issues

Opinion | Regulate Hong Kong’s exotic pet trade to stop invasive species

Considering the harm done to biodiversity, authorities should ban the trade of non-native pet species that are invasive, dangerous or difficult to care for.

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Lizards inside a display at an exotic pet shop in Mong Kok. The trade in reptiles and other exotic pets remains robust in Hong Kong despite its potential to damage local biodiversity and threaten native species. Photo: Jelly Tse
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, August 30-September 1

Nicolas Cage film Longlegs has hit cinemas, but for those not into horror there’s a thrift market, an art fair, a Portuguese food festival and a chance to play with therapy dogs for charity.

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 wellness things to do this weekend, August 30-September 1, in Hong Kong

There is plenty to do in Hong Kong this weekend to boost mental and physical health, from a fun day out with your dog to a laugh-out-loud comedy night to a kayaking family fun tour.

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Hong Kong society

Purrfect! How Hongkongers prefer cats to kids and pamper their furry babies

Hong Kong’s cat owners are happy to spend big on their furry companions and businesses are cashing in.

Jennifer Cheung with her prize-winning cat Ho Choi. Photo: Dickson Lee
Pets

10 things to buy for your ageing dog to keep them comfortable

After looking after his old dog Colin as his health declined, Tom Eves describes the purchases that helped him make his miniature Schnauzer’s life more comfortable.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do this weekend August 3-4 in Hong Kong

There is plenty to do this weekend – feline fans can hit the Cat Expo in Wan Chai, MTR enthusiasts an exhibition in Wong Chuk Hang, and those looking to escape the heat an ice rink in Discovery Bay.

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 must-shop events in Hong Kong this weekend Aug 2-4, including Cat Expo

Shop for your fur babies at Cat Expo 2024, buy Hong Kong Tramways 120th anniversary merch, or drop in on fashion and beauty pop-up stores by Emis and Clinique in Hong Kong this weekend.

The Hong Kong Cat Expo 2024 returns from August 2-4, with the latest cat food and products, shows and feline health tips. It is just one of the exciting shopping events in the city this weekend, which also include fashion and beauty brand pop-ups and an event celebrating 120 years of Hong Kong’s trams. Photo: May Tse
What to do in Hong Kong

5 concerts and shows to see in Hong Kong this weekend Aug 3-4

Cantopop diva Frances Yip returns to Hong Kong for two rare performances, Jason Lai explores the genius of Beethoven with the Hong Kong Sinfonietta and Colleen Lee, and there’s a treat for MTR fans.

Cantopop diva Frances Yip, who is performing in Hong Kong 55 years after she started out as a singer. Photo: Abdela Igmirien
Asean

Letters | Singapore, enough with the statues of colonial leaders

Readers discuss the installation of a statue of Stamford Raffles at a park in Singapore, and a controversial decision by the speaker of Malaysia’s parliament.

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 shopping deals and debuts to catch in Hong Kong on July 20-21 weekend

Save money on water sports gear, try cruelty-free cosmetics that are a Gen Z fave – sign up to get 2 free gifts – check out a new store for the toy fan in us all, and some newly arrived pet fashion.

Pets

Hong Kong dog shelter appeals for donors to cover rent rise, arrears, bills

Hong Kong dog shelter Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation cares for homeless dogs and desexes strays, but “never-ending” financial burdens are taking their toll, leading founder Narelle Pamuk to appeal for donors.

Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation founder Narelle Pamuk with a stray dog in Hong Kong. Photo: SKSFF
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Explainer | Hong Kong may ease pet quarantine rules. How do they compare with rest of world?

Conservation authorities finalising study on shortening 120-day quarantine period for certain imported pet dogs and cats, which is among longest in the world.

The quarantine period for pets in Hong Kong depends on the origin of the animals, with authorities classifying the areas into three groups. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Art

Got any of your pet’s fur to spare? This Hong Kong artist wants it

Hong Kong artist Kingsley Ng is asking pet owners to donate their animals’ fur so it can be made into giant balls for his exhibition at the Centre for Heritage Arts and Textile at The Mills in Tsuen Wan.

Wellness

Getting over the loss of a pet is hard. How understanding grief can help

The death of a pet can be painful, but don’t bottle up your grief. Mental health and animal experts explain how to manage your emotions for your benefit and that of other pets in your family.

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Pets in Hong Kong
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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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