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Hong Kong dog-friendly restaurant scheme sparks hygiene and safety debate

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A new dog-friendly licensing scheme in Hong Kong has ignited a heated online discussion regarding public hygiene and pet conduct. Despite over 940 restaurants joining the initiative, viral videos of dogs exhibiting unsanitary behavior have fueled criticism. One cafe branch has already withdrawn from the program, citing safety concerns related to its cramped space and the risk of accidents involving staff carrying hot liquids. AI

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Hong Kong dog-friendly restaurant scheme sparks hygiene and safety debate

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Emily Hung ·

    Hong Kong’s dog-friendly licence scheme triggers fierce online debate

    Hong Kong’s dog-friendly restaurant scheme has sparked a fierce online debate over public hygiene and acceptable pet behaviour, while a branch of a cafe has opted out of the initiative just three days after it took effect. While more than 940 restaurants opened their doors to own…

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