{
  "id": 42091,
  "title": "Spend HK$10,000 a month on your pets? Why not, say cat lovers at Hong Kong expo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/spend-hk-10-000-a-month-on-your-pets-why-not-say-cat-lovers-at-hong",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T12:00:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362712/pets-are-meant-be-spoiled-hong-kong-cat-owners-spend-big-feline-expo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The annual cat expo held in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, attracted thousands of visitors with its wide array of pet-related products, ranging from premium cat food to AI meow translators. Among the attendees was a Hong Kong couple, Mr and Mrs Cheung, who own 14 cats and a dog. The Cheung family, known for their pet-loving ways, spend over HK$10,000 (US$1,275) each month on their beloved pets. Mrs Cheung, a pet groomer in her thirties, was seen visiting the expo with her husband and four Maine Coon cats, who were dressed up and transported in a HK$4,000 stroller. The couple expressed their belief that pets should be indulged, with Mrs Cheung stating, \"Pets are meant to be spoiled rotten.\" The cats, though enjoying their time outdoors, appeared a bit emotional due to the attention they received from event attendees. By mid-expo, the Cheungs had already spent around HK$2,000 on cat food and snacks from both Hong Kong and Taiwanese brands. Mr Cheung, who previously sourced cat food from Taiwan and shipped it to Hong Kong due to its premium quality, expressed delight at seeing more Taiwanese brands at this year's event.",
  "summary": "A Hong Kong couple, Mr and Mrs Cheung, spend over HK$10,000 a month on their 14 cats and a dog. Mrs Cheung, a pet groomer, said \"Pets are meant to be spoiled rotten\". The couple visited a cat expo in Wan Chai with four of their Maine Coon cats, who were dressed up and carried in a HK$4,000 stroller made in Japan.\n\nThe couple's spending habits were highlighted at the expo, where they showcased their pets. According to the South China Morning Post, Mrs Cheung's comments reflected her attitude towards pet care.\n\nThere was no further information provided about the expo or the couple's other pets. The Hong Kong Free Press report did not relate to the cat expo or the couple's pet spending.",
  "key_points": [
    "Annual cat expo in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, draws thousands.",
    "Hong Kong couple, Mr and Mrs Cheung, own 14 cats and a dog.",
    "Spend over HK$10,000 monthly on pets, including premium food."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}