Tse calls for stronger dog owner responsibility
Environment Secretary Tse Chin-wan on Thursday said getting a dog is a solemn, lifelong commitment, urging people to think twice before taking one home and vowing that the government would push for stronger owner responsibility. His remarks come amid growing concerns over stray dogs, after a woman was fatally attacked in Yuen Long. Speaking on a radio programme, he said there needs to be stronger…
Environment Secretary Tse Chin-wan urged the public to reconsider dog ownership, emphasizing the commitment required for a lifetime. His comments followed a tragic incident in Yuen Long where a woman was killed by a stray dog. Tse advocated for stricter penalties and deterrence measures for dog owners, alongside increased public education.
He maintained that the primary cause of stray dogs is abandonment, and addressing this issue at its origin could potentially resolve the problem. At a separate Legislative Council meeting, Security Secretary Chris Tang announced the installation of new CCTV cameras near the attack site. These cameras feature thermal detection capabilities, enabling authorities to identify the presence of dogs, even in low-light conditions.
This enhanced surveillance system aims to facilitate quicker responses from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.
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