Pets and guard dogs left to fend for themselves due to lack of government rehoming policy, with animal welfare group’s clinic ‘overwhelmed’
Sweeping land resumption in the New Territories, driven by the megaproject, has triggered a growing animal welfare crisis, as many residents and business operators abandon their animals ahead of government clearance deadlines.
A South China Morning Post reporter observed that nearly 10 stray dogs were seen roaming in Man Kam To, an area beside the mainland Chinese border, while one of the few remaining factories in the vicinity kept five guard dogs.
Industry advocates have said the current situation is critical and urged authorities to establish permanent sites to resettle displaced animals.
Kent Luk Ka-chit, founder of the Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter, said that many dogs and cats in rural areas traditionally served as guard animals or rodent control.