Opinion Editorial: Time to loosen the leash on pet imports to Hong Kong Introduction The recent recovery of 82 kittens and 42 puppies from an abandoned speedboat in Hong Kong has once again raised concerns about the city’s strict pet import laws. While these regulations were initially implemented as a measure to fight animal-transmitted diseases, […]
Hong Kong’s Strict Pet Import Laws: Encouraging Pet Smuggling? The Issue at Hand In August 2022, Hong Kong police made a shocking discovery when they recovered 82 kittens and 42 puppies from an abandoned speedboat. This incident brought to light a concerning aspect of the city’s strict pet import laws – the potential encouragement of […]