Woman accused of keeping 136 dogs without licences
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said a woman was being prosecuted for allegedly keeping 136 dogs without valid licences. The AFCD said the case came to light after officers raided an animal shelter in Yuen Long district upon receiving complaints about the premises. Officers suspect the dogs found there were being kept without valid licences. The case will be…
A woman in Hong Kong is being prosecuted for allegedly keeping 136 dogs without valid licences at an animal shelter in Yuen Long district. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) raided the shelter after receiving complaints and found the dogs, which they suspect were being kept without licences.
The AFCD said the case will be mentioned at Tuen Mun Magistrates' Courts on September 2. According to the Rabies Regulation, all dogs over five months old are required to hold a valid licence, which must be renewed every three years.
If found guilty, the woman faces a maximum fine of HK$10,000. The AFCD reminded dog owners that regular vaccinations and licence renewals are important measures to safeguard animal health and public safety.
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