- The owner of a large dog that mauled two smaller dogs to death near YOHO MALL in Yuen Long has been arrested on Tuesday, according to sources.
- The incident occurred at around 3pm on Monday, when the large dog, believed to be a mixed breed, attacked a 17-year-old miniature poodle near a taxi stand at YOHO MALL.
- The poodle, weighing about five kilograms, was rushed to a nearby veterinary clinic but later died.
- Around 20 minutes later, the same dog attacked a four-year-old Bichon Frise near a park in the YOHO area.
- The Bichon Frise, also weighing about five kilograms, died at the scene.
- The owner was located through the dog's microchip and valid license, leading to the arrest.
- The large dog had previously been detained by the AFCD on July 10 this year in connection with another dog attack case.
- At that time, the AFCD warned the keeper that the dog must be securely held on a leash not exceeding two metres in length in public places.
- Under existing rules, dogs weighing 20 kilograms or more must be kept on a leash no longer than two meters while in public places.
- Any person who contravenes the relevant requirement is liable to a fine of $25,000 and imprisonment for three months.
A large dog owner was arrested after the dog attacked and killed two smaller dogs in Yuen Long, highlighting serious concerns over dog control regulations. The incident occurred around 3pm on Monday, when the large dog, a mixed breed, attacked a 17-year-old miniature poodle near a taxi stand at YOHO MALL.27
The poodle, weighing about five kilograms, was rushed to a veterinary clinic but later died. Approximately 20 minutes later, the same dog attacked a four-year-old Bichon Frise near a park, which also died at the scene.345
Police restrained the large dog and handed it over to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), which confirmed the animal had a microchip and valid license, allowing them to trace its owner. The AFCD had previously detained the dog on July 10 for another attack and warned the owner to keep the dog on a leash not exceeding two meters in public places.
Under existing regulations, dogs weighing 20 kilograms or more must be securely held on a leash in public, with violations resulting in fines up to $25,000 and imprisonment for three months. The AFCD is investigating the incident and may pursue prosecution if sufficient evidence is found.9
“Any person who wantonly or unreasonably does or fails to do any act, thereby causing any animal to suffer unnecessary pain, commits an offence,” the AFCD stated, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
“The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department confirmed the dog had a microchip and valid license, allowing them to trace its owner. Under existing regulations, the owner faces fines up to $25,000 and potential imprisonment for failing to control the dog, which had a history of previous attacks.”
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