Study Links Northern Metropolis Land Clearance to Surge in Stray Animals
Over 40% of Hong Kong’s stray animal intakes this year originated from the Northern Metropolis development zone.
The Animal Welfare Advocacy Alliance released a study on Monday indicating that the Northern Metropolis development area accounted for over 40% of stray animal intakes by Hong Kong shelters in the first half of the year.
The pro bono analysis, carried out by Dr Kelvin Lam Ka-wang of Baptist University and Associate Professor Paul Wong Wai-ching of the University of Hong Kong, examined intake records from six non‑governmental animal rescue organisations covering the period from January to June.
Volunteers caution that more than 1,000 animals could face abandonment as land resumption speeds up.
The alliance called for a review of euthanasia policies, the relaunch of a “trap‑neuter‑resettlement” programme, and the introduction of a positive duty of care for companion animals.
These recommendations aim to address the influx of stray animals linked to the ongoing land clearance in the Northern Metropolis region.
