Hong Kong Faces Backlash After Authorities Seize Second Pit Bull-Type Dog in a Week

Backlash grows after Hong Kong authorities seize second ‘fighting dog’ in week

Hong Kong authorities are facing a growing backlash after seizing a “fighting dog” from its owner following a neighbour’s complaint and detaining it for behavioural evaluation. It was the second dog with pit bull lineage that the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department had seized in a week. The department’s actions came amid heightened public concern over canine management, following a series of recent attacks, including one in which a woman was mauled and later found dead, and...

By Emily Hung