'Dog in Yuen Long mauling may be put down'
An official on Wednesday said a large unleashed dog that attacked and killed two smaller pets by a Yuen Long mall on Monday could be put down if the owner decides to hand the animal over to the authorities. Jackie Yip, an assistant director of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), told RTHK that authorities are discussing the animal's fate with the owner. "If the owner…
An unleashed dog in Yuen Long mauled two smaller pets, killing them, on Monday. Jackie Yip, an assistant director of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), told RTHK that the dog may be euthanized if its owner decides to surrender it to authorities. Yip confirmed the owner was not at the scene during the attacks and that the case would remain confidential while under investigation.
The dog is currently under AFCD supervision. The canine, a mix-breed, had previously bitten someone in July, leading to a warning for the owner. According to the Dangerous Dogs Ordinance, dogs over 20kg must be leashed no longer than two meters in public, with penalties of up to HK$25,000 or three months' jail for offenders. The Rabies Ordinance mandates all dogs to be kept under control.
AFCD is collaborating with animal welfare groups to raise public awareness about responsible pet ownership.
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