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Hong Kong owner arrested after unleashed 60kg dog kills two pets

In Hong Kong, the owner of a 60kg dog has been arrested after the animal fatally attacked two smaller pets. This incident has prompted animal welfare advocates to call for stricter regulations, including extending leash requirements to all dogs, regardless of size. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department is investigating the case and has previously detained the dog for another attack. AI

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Hong Kong owner arrested after unleashed 60kg dog kills two pets

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Leopold Chen,Danny Mok ·

    Owner of unleashed 60kg dog arrested after 2 small pets killed in Hong Kong

    Hong Kong authorities have arrested the owner of a large, unleashed dog that fatally attacked two smaller pets in Yuen Long, with the incident sparking calls for heavier penalties for irresponsible pet owners. The owner of the 60kg dog was arrested in Yuen Long on Tuesday afterno…