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Northern Metropolis land clearance linked to surge in stray animals, study finds
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Northern Metropolis land clearance linked to surge in stray animals, study finds

Volunteers warn of potential abandonment of over 1,000 animals due to land resumption projects

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A study reveals that over 40% of stray animals in Hong Kong shelters during the first half of the year came from the Northern Metropolis development zone, with advocates warning that land resumption could lead to over 1,000 animals being abandoned.

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The Northern Metropolis is a major development area in Hong Kong currently undergoing land resumption. The Animal Welfare Advocacy Alliance is pushing for policy changes to address animal displacement.

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Over 40 per cent of stray animals taken in by shelters in Hong Kong in the first half of the year came from the Northern Metropolis development area, a study has found, with volunteers warning that more than 1,000 face abandonment as land resumption accelerates.

The Animal Welfare Advocacy Alliance, which released the findings on Monday, called for a review of euthanasia policies, the relaunch of a “trap-neuter-resettlement” programme, and the introduction of a positive duty of care for companion animals.

The pro bono study, conducted by Dr Kelvin Lam Ka-wang of Baptist University and Associate Professor Paul Wong Wai-ching of the University of Hong Kong, analysed intake records from six non-governmental animal rescue organisations between January and June.

Open Questions

  • Will the government implement the requested euthanasia policy review?
  • What specific measures will be taken to mitigate animal abandonment?

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PeopleKelvin Lam Ka-wangPaul Wong Wai-ching
OrganizationsAnimal Welfare Advocacy AllianceBaptist UniversityUniversity of Hong Kong
PlacesHong KongNorthern Metropolis
Topicshong kongnorthern metropolisanimal welfareland resumptionabandonment
This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.

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