Hong Kong authorities are facing a growing backlash after seizing a “fighting dog” from its owner following a neighbour’s complaint and detaining it for behavioural evaluation. It was the second dog with pit bull lineage that the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department had seized in a week. The department’s actions came amid heightened public concern over canine management, following a series of recent attacks, including one in which a woman was mauled and later found dead, and...
Back to Top News
Top
August 30, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Backlash grows after Hong Kong authorities seize second ‘fighting dog’ in week
SCMP News