Animal welfare groups in Hong Kong are urging for changes in pet ownership legislation to enhance public safety, following the suspected fatal mauling of a woman on Sunday. Authorities have indicated they will review existing policies concerning stray dogs in light of the incident.
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The groups assert that the 27-year-old victim was likely attacked by former guard dogs rather than strays. They point out that current laws make it challenging to hold pet owners accountable for failing to microchip or adequately secure their animals. The police believe that a pack of dogs was involved in the attack on the woman, who was discovered unconscious next to her bicycle in Yuen Long and later died. This incident comes less than a month after another case involving dogs.