NGO PETA Asia offers HK$50,000 reward for info about suspected hamster abuse
An animal rights NGO is offering a HK$50,000 reward for anyone with information that could assist police in a case involving suspected hamster abuse. In a social media post on Wednesday, PETA Asia said the discovery of two hamsters next to a rubbish bin in Sham Shui Po with severe injuries to their limbs was […]
The Hong Kong animal rights NGO PETA Asia is offering a HK$50,000 reward for information that could assist in the investigation of a suspected hamster abuse case. The incident involves two hamsters found with severe injuries to their limbs next to a rubbish bin in Sham Shui Po. According to a Facebook post by PETA Asia, the rescue of the hamsters, who had missing portions of their paws and feet, was reported to the group by a man, surnamed Cheung, in the early hours on Monday.
The organization, known as Hamu Mirukuti, located the cage and discovered the extent of the hamsters' injuries, reporting the case to the police. The rescued hamsters are currently being cared for by the group, with plans to have them examined by a veterinarian. The police have been contacted for a statement regarding the matter.
In Hong Kong, the maximum penalty for animal cruelty includes a fine of HK$200,000 and a potential imprisonment of three years.
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