Pet shop chains stop selling animals to highlight cruelty of Hong Kong ‘pet factories’
- Q-Pets and Red Carrot, both operated by ADP Pentagon Pets, have stopped trading in animals and launched a free adoption programme
- The move aims to highlight the cruel breeding practices at ‘pet factories’ and the large number of animals abandoned every year in Hong Kong
One of Hong Kong’s largest pet shop operators has stopped trading in animals and instead launched a free adoption programme to rehome abandoned and stray animals.
The decision is aimed at raising awareness about animal welfare and the company will hold its first adoption day tomorrow.
ADP Pentagon Pets, which was established in 1996 and has about 40 outlets across the city, says it hopes to highlight the cruel breeding practices of “pet factories” and the large number of animals abandoned every year in Hong Kong.
According to concern groups, buyers are often unaware of the dark side of the pet industry, where cats and dogs are kept in cramped quarters and treated like “baby machines”. The animals endure incredible suffering as breeders churn out puppies and kittens to meet demand.
ADP Pentagon Pets, which operates the Q-Pets and Red Carrot chains, has now partnered with the Non-Profit Making Veterinary Services Society to co-host adoption days and help rehome unwanted animals.
