Woman charged after 136 dogs found without licences at Yuen Long shelter
A Hong Kong woman has been prosecuted for allegedly keeping 136 dogs without licences at an animal shelter in Yuen Long. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said on Wednesday that it had charged the woman under the city’s Rabies Regulation, which stipulates that all dogs over five months old must hold a valid […]
A woman in Hong Kong has been charged for allegedly keeping 136 dogs without proper licences at an animal shelter in Yuen Long, according to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD). The department conducted a thorough inspection at the shelter following complaints and discovered the large number of unlicensed dogs.
The Rabies Regulation in Hong Kong mandates that all dogs over five months old must have a valid licence, with the licences needing to be renewed every three years. The AFCD emphasizes the importance of regular vaccinations and licence renewals to ensure animal health and public safety. Recently, Hong Kong has allowed pet dogs in restaurants, ending a long-standing ban to promote a more "pet-friendly" environment.
The government has granted licences to over 900 restaurants and cafes for this dog-friendly scheme, following more than 2,200 applications. However, dogs in these permitted establishments must remain on a leash no longer than 1.5 metres, which must be held by an adult or attached to a fixture.
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