Authorities consider prosecution after large dog mauls 2 smaller pets to death in Yuen Long
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) has said it may prosecute the owner of a large dog suspected of mauling two smaller pet dogs to death in separate incidents. The Hong Kong Police Force received reports from two pet owners on Monday afternoon about the incidents in Yuen Long. Police arrived on the scene, […]
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) may pursue criminal charges against the owner of a large dog that allegedly killed two smaller pet dogs in Yuen Long. The Hong Kong Police Force received reports on Monday afternoon regarding the incidents. Two pet owners claimed the large dog, weighing around 60kg, viciously attacked a Bichon Frisé and a poodle.
CCTV footage showed the dog biting the Bichon Frisé in Dot Park at Yoho Mall, even as bystanders tried to pry the collar off. Approximately 20 minutes earlier, the poodle was also attacked at a public transit hub near Yoho Mall. Police apprehended the large dog and transferred it to the AFCD. The department confirmed the dog was microchipped and registered, but authorities are investigating and may decide to prosecute if there is sufficient evidence.
The Dangerous Dogs Regulation prohibits large dogs weighing 20kg or above from entering public spaces without being securely leashed or tied. Violators face fines and imprisonment. If a dog is classified as a known dangerous dog, it must be desexed, muzzled, and securely leashed in public. Authorities are working to identify the owner of the large dog involved.
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