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Hong Kong woman fined HK$4,000 for unleashed dog attack

A woman in Hong Kong was fined HK$4,000 (US$510) for failing to keep her golden retriever on a leash. The dog attacked a smaller Pomeranian and bit its owner when the incident occurred at a pet garden on January 20. The owner, Chong Oi-lam, pleaded guilty to the charges and expressed regret, calling the court proceedings a "hard lesson." AI

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Hong Kong woman fined HK$4,000 for unleashed dog attack

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fiona Chow ·

    Woman fined HK$4,000 over unleashed dog attack at Hong Kong pet garden

    A woman has been fined HK$4,000 (US$510) after pleading guilty to failing to keep her dog on a leash after it attacked a smaller canine and bit its owner. Eastern Court on Tuesday heard guilty pleas from Chong Oi-lam, 44, who had not leashed her golden retriever while walking it …