Publicity on the Management for Stray Animals in Hong Kong ——Starting from TNR
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We are dedicated to introducing the TNR policy of Hong Kong to you, hoping to help you and the people around you actively participate in the TNR policy of Hong Kong and jointly solve the problem of stray animals in Hong Kong. Let's work together to make contributions for animals and the community!
The situation of stray animal in HK
1. Although Hong Kong has relatively complete animal management laws, stray animals, especially cats and dogs, still face serious threats, including injuries and abandonment. 2. Stray animals are widely distributed and difficult to be recorded, which further increases the possibility of them being threatened. 3. The total data of stray animals shows a continuous upward trend, which may be due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a large number of abandoned cases.
Revelent law
‘ animal welfare - public health - disease prevention and control - shelter management ’ through four major legal links.
CAP169 Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance
Clearly define acts of animal abuse (such as torture, abandonment, and excessive labor) and establish criminal penalties, with the maximum penalty being imprisonment for 3 years and a fine of HK$200,000. Requiring pet owners to provide reasonable living conditions。
CAP139 Public Health (Animals and Birds) Ordinance
Establish an animal public health management system, authorize the government to enforce the culling of infected animals to prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases. Focus on preventing and controlling major infectious diseases such as avian influenza.
CAP421 Rabies Ordinance
Eliminate rabies by enforcing dog registration and vaccination systems, establish import animal quarantine procedures, and authorize the destruction of animals carrying pathogens.
CAP168 Animals (Contro/ ofStray Animals)Ordinance
Standardize the capture and sheltering procedures for stray animals by the government and authorized institutions. Set a 7-day claiming period. After the period expires, the animals can be adopted or humanely disposed of.
Stray Animal Challenge: Test Your Skills
1.The player competes against multiple AI. The player will act as the chief of an NGO, managing the NGO's regions, staff, and stray animals. At the same time, they need to deal with the competition from other NGOs in terms of resources and clients. "End Turn" will then transition to the next round. 2.Use the WASD keys to move the map. Clicking the blank area can stop the current operation. 3.The "settler" unit simulates the management of an NGO, allowing them to conduct publicity The "worker" unit simulates the general staff of the NGO. In the game, they can capture or release stray animals . The neutral units (AI) imitate stray animals and can move, reproduce, and die after a specific round. The numbers represent the population of that area. There are various resources "Resource" within the map squares. The training of NGO staff and the expansion of the scale (the number of enclosures) all require resources.
From this simulation game, we can observe that:
Single human intervention is insufficient to address the overall situation of stray animals.
The game can show the location of the animals, but in reality, there is a lack of GIS systems, making management difficult.
In reality, each NGO has limited jurisdiction, and cooperation is hindered, resulting in poor results.
Empowering TNR Initiatives
Hong Kong implements a strategy for stray animals through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) , primarily targeting stray cats and dogs. This policy aims to reduce the number of homeless animals while improving their welfare and minimizing public health risks.
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Trap: Stray animals are humanely captured using baited cages.
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Neuter: Captured animals are sterilized by licensed veterinarians, vaccinated against rabies and diseases, and often ear-tipped
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Return: Healthy animals are returned to their original habitats after recovery
Community Feedback
Challenges of managing stray animals in Hong Kong
lacked other strategies to manage the free-roaming dogs, such as promoting the adoption of stray animals.
- Junqueira & Galera, 2024
the Hong Kong government stopped all official TNR programs in 2019, all TNR projects now need to be completed independently by NGOs
- Legislative Council, 2020
TNR did not work well in Hong Kong might be because of the shorter trial duration and had low popularity among the population
- Tilley et al., 2023
Your participation is of vital importance!
NGO contact information
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals（SPCA）
Web：https://www.spca.org.hk/ Tel：2802 0501
Hong Kong Society for the Care of Dogs and Cats（HKSCDA）
Web: https://www.hkscda.com/ Tel: 9864 1089
Animal Welfare and Health Association（AWHA）
Web：https://www.hkawha.org/ Tel：2399 7783
Lifelong Animal Protection Charity (LAP)
Web：http://www.lap.org.hk/ Tel：6477 1492
Hong Kong Homeless Dogs Society(HKHDS)
Web :https://www.hkhomelessdogsl.org.hk/ Email:[email protected]
Society for the Aid of Abandoned Animals（SAA）
Web：http://www.saa.org.hk/ Tel：2838 0633
Empower Change for Stray Animals
Join our initiative to better understand and manage stray populations through innovative strategies and educational tools right from your home.
