Owner of unleashed 60kg dog arrested after 2 small pets killed in Hong Kong
Hong Kong authorities have arrested the owner of a large, unleashed dog that fatally attacked two smaller pets in Yuen Long, as the incident sparks calls for heavier penalties for irresponsible pet owners. The owner of the 60kg dog was arrested in Yuen Long on Tuesday afternoon in an operation by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), according to a spokesman. Officers…
The owner of a 60kg dog was arrested in Yuen Long after the unleashed canine fatally attacked two small pets. The incident occurred at the Yoho Mall car park in Yuen Long on Monday, with the smaller animals being a 17-year-old miniature poodle and a four-year-old bichon frise. The dog, which was microchipped and had a valid license, was captured by authorities and is currently under observation at the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department's (AFCD) management center.
The incident has sparked discussions on whether the current penalties for irresponsible pet owners are sufficient and whether the law should be tightened.
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