Nearly half of stray animals in Hong Kong from Northern Metropolis, study finds

South China Morning Post · Ambrose Li · 2026-11-02 15:24 UTC

Study analysed intake records from six animal rescue organisations between January and June, with about 40 per cent traced to Northern Metropolis.

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.

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