Study Links Northern Metropolis Development to Surge in Stray Animal Intake in Hong Kong

A study published by the South China Morning Post indicates that over 40 per cent of stray animals received by Hong Kong shelters during the first half of the year originated from the Northern Metropolis development area, prompting calls for policy changes.

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According to a study reported by the South China Morning Post, more than 40 per cent of the stray animals brought into shelters in Hong Kong during the first six months of the year were traced back to the Northern Metropolis development zone. The research, which was conducted by Dr Kelvin Lam Ka-wang of Baptist University and Associate Professor Paul Wong Wai-ching of the University of Hong Kong, examined intake records from six non-governmental animal rescue organizations spanning the period from January to June.

Volunteers have issued warnings that over 1,000 animals are facing abandonment as land resumption activities in the area speed up. The Animal Welfare Advocacy Alliance, which released these findings on Monday, has advocated for several actions, including a review of current euthanasia policies, the reintroduction of a "trap-neuter-resettlement" program, and the establishment of a positive duty of care for companion animals.

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