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Police Probe Dog Poisoning as Cases Surge in Hong Kong

2/20/2026

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Hong Kong police are investigating suspected poisoning of four dogs found dead in Lok Ma Chau, with nine missing.
The Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation notes at least 19 poisoning cases in the area since last year.
Narelle Pamuk, chairwoman of the Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation, says poison baits target dogs on farms.
All carcasses have been sent for autopsy and toxicology tests and no arrests have been made.

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Hong Kong police are investigating suspected poisoning of four dogs found dead in Lok Ma Chau, with nine missing.
The Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation notes at least 19 poisoning cases in the area since last year.
Narelle Pamuk, chairwoman of the Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation, says poison baits target dogs on farms.
All carcasses have been sent for autopsy and toxicology tests and no arrests have been made.