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Pets

Pets
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Pets. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
A Chinese man who staged a celebration for his month-old puppies has been berated by officials for disrupting public order. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Trending in China

Chinese man celebrates month-old puppies, berated for disrupting public order

Dog lover holds traditional one-month, ‘full moon’ banquet for husky puppies, invites friends and family, gets official ‘morals’ warning.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend April 25-27

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Animals

Should I get a second dog? Experts on what to consider before deciding

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 18-20

From a fun toy festival and thrilling circus escapade to a yoga session with your dog, there is plenty to look forward to this long weekend.

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Yogis are free to bring their canine friends along to Papillon Yoga Studio on Sunday afternoons for an hour-long dog yoga session. Photo: Instagram/papillon_yogastudiohk
Hong Kong society

Letters | To friends who loved her, Leung Chai-yan was kind, brilliant and brave

Readers pay tribute to the late daughter of former chief executive Leung Chun-ying, and discuss ways to promote pet-friendly transit, making air quality information more accessible, and Chinese soldiers involved in the Ukraine war.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 11-13

Quaff some Pharrell Williams champagne, learn how to care better for your dog, revisit an iconic Hong Kong movie and more this weekend.

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Trending in China

China pet lover spends US$280,000 on outfits for dogs, builds walk-in wardrobe

Shanghai online influencer buys tweed jackets, cashmere jumpers, sunglasses for pampered pooches, posts photos of them online daily.

A woman in China has spent US$280,000 on outfits and accessories for her pet dogs, and has also built a walk-in wardrobe to meet their “needs”. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/RedNote
Trending in China

Spicy hotpot for dogs in China ignites amusing discussions, ‘jealousy’

Special recipe has generated vibrant conversations among mainland netizens, highlighting increasing interest in gourmet pet dining.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Gauge opinion before allowing pets on board

While the demand is there, the view of the public on allowing pets on public transport must first be carefully gathered.

Animals

US woman drowned dog in airport bathroom after being denied boarding: police

Tywinn the miniature schnauzer’s body was found in the trash, while cameras showed the owner leaving the toilet before getting on her plane.

Surveillance footage shows the woman and her nine-year-old schnauzer, Tywinn, at Orlando International Airport. Photo: Orlando Police Department
Trending in China

Chinese pet cloning charges up to US$52,000, raises ethical and health concerns

As people’s attachment to pets grows in China more people are forking out large amounts of cash to replicate dead ‘fur babies’.

The animal cloning industry in China is booming as more and more people become firmly attached to their pets. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Hong Kong transport

MTR Corp notes ‘worries about odour, health issues on pet-friendly rides’

Meeting attendees suggested limiting pet sizes to 20kg and designating train compartments as solutions to concerns.

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Australia

Australian woman admits trying to sell human toes she found in dog vomit

Joanna Kinman was working at an animal shelter at the time. She faces a maximum penalty of two years in prison.

Fame and celebrity

Gene Hackman’s dog probably died of dehydration and starvation, report says

The actor, wife Betsy Arakawa and their kelpie mix, Zinna, were found dead in the couple’s home in Santa Fe.

US actor Gene Hackman holds the Cecile B. DeMille Award at the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills in January 2003. Photo: AFP
United States

Dog shoots US man in bed after ‘paw stuck in trigger’

The man from Tennessee escaped serious injury with a graze to his left thigh.

A pit bull dog. An American dog owner was shot by his pet after it jumped on his bed this week. File photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp, KMB considering allowing commuters to bring pets on board

Sources say rail giant and bus firm are mulling policy for small animals, with MTR Corp to make decision sometime in first half of the year.

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Wellness

So your cat has bad breath and won’t eat? It could mean dental trouble

Is your cat having dental problems? Here’s how to tell – from not eating as much as usual to drooling a lot – and what to do about it.

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Wellness

Why dementia patients benefit from having cats and dogs around

It is known that keeping pets can support better mental health. In the case of dementia patients they also give them purpose and comfort.

Anthea Rowan’s late mother, Lala Stephen, cuddles the family pet Mr Purr. Research has shown owning or caring for a pet lowers the risk of developing dementia, improves the emotional state of adults who have the condition and may slow their rate of cognitive decline. Photo: Anthea Rowan
The Philippines

Filipinos outraged over dog shot with arrows, call for law with ‘stronger fangs’

A US$5,500 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator who attacked the dog named Tiktok.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend Feb 28-Mar 2

The stars are aligned for a super weekend of outdoor and indoor fun. Get up close with wildlife, take your dog for brunch or hit the cinema.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Give Hong Kong’s animal welfare law teeth by adding duty of care

Readers discuss the city’s approach to protecting animals, and the significance of a University of Hong Kong medical breakthrough.

A dog at the Hong Kong Pet Show at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on February 7. Photo: Nora Tam
Fame and celebrity

Meet Pebe Sebert, mum of Kesha, hit songwriter and once a would-be pop star

Her pop-star aspirations were derailed when her husband dumped her and she resorted to drug abuse to dull the heartbreak … but Sebert has managed to turn her life around.

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Pebe Sebert has backed her daughter Kesha through the toughest of times. Photo: @pebeinsta/Instagram
China's economic recovery

Pet healthcare booms in China as furry friends outnumber infants and toddlers

Pet economy offers better career prospects as clinics and hospitals open across country.

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Hong Kong

Editorial | Stricter Hong Kong law on animal cruelty long overdue

Pets cherished during the lonely days of the pandemic are now being abandoned and Hong Kong care groups are struggling to cope.

Ruff day? Hot stone massages, laser therapy make rehab purr-fect for pets

As more people view pets as family members, a speciality vet in the US now offers holistic treatments, such as acupuncture, for its patients.

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A veterinary physiotherapist performs laser therapy on a cat at Walking Paws Rehab in Colorado in 2024. The speciality vet offers holistic treatments, such as acupuncture, for its patients. Photo: TNS
United States

Animal rescuers care for LA fire evacuees – dogs, donkeys, horses

Volunteers are scrambling to find food, water and shelter while providing treatment for the displaced animals.

Jodi Lakatos unloads the last of her 15 horses at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center after evacuating Altadena as large animals are evacuated from several wildfires, in Burbank, California. Photo: Reuters
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Travel-loving Hongkongers losing interest in keeping pets, animal charity says

Rising number of cats are also being abandoned, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says.

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Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Jump in Hong Kong dog poisoning cases sparks calls for stricter animal laws

Group following up on suspected poisoning cases says number of dogs killed rose from five in 2023 to at least 49 last year.

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