Recent Action
The SPCA (HK) has been working towards the increase of access for dogs in public areas. Currently there is very limited space for dogs and their owners in Hong Kong. Most of the accessible spaces for dogs such as country parks and beaches are located in remote areas. Concerning the health and behaviour of dogs, The SPCA (HK) is now lobbying with District Councils, Government Departments and special interest groups. Some progress is being made and the SPCA (HK) encourages pet owners and members of the general public to get involved with these discussions.
The SPCA is in talks with the AFCD to implement a trap-neuter-return (TNR) program for stray dogs similar to the Cat Colony Carer Programme. This TNR program assigns volunteers to look after stray dog colonies. The stray dogs are captured by the volunteer, brought to the SPCA for neutering and vaccination against rabies, and returned to the area they were found.
SPCA is also campaigning for the ban of fur seal products in Hong Kong. The Canadian fur seal is the biggest seal hunt in the world where each year up to 300,000 seals are killed for their skin. The European Community has recently banned the import of fur seal products in an effort to stop the hunt on grounds that it is inhumane. SPCA believes that the trade will shift towards Asia, and a timely ban in Hong Kong will permanently stop the seal hunt
Read more about this topic: Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals (Hong Kong)
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