Nearly 1 in 3 unattended dogs captured in Hong Kong euthanised this year

Nearly one in three unattended dogs captured by authorities in Hong Kong were euthanised as of May this year, according to official legislative documents. This figure represents a significant increase from the 18 per cent recorded in 2021.

The remaining proportion of these captured dogs was either reclaimed by their owners or transferred to other entities. The data highlights a sharp rise in the euthanasia rate for unattended animals in the city over the past few years.