When prey instinct strikes: fast ways to save small pets from big dogs3-MIN READ3-MIN0ListenPublished: 9:21pm, 18 Aug 2026Updated: 10:02pm, 18 Aug 2026The safe handling of dogs has become the subject of intense social media debate in Hong Kong after two small pets were fatally mauled by a large canine on the loose on Monday.The 60kg dog, which was not on a leash, killed a miniature poodle near Yoho Mall in Yuen Long and a bichon frise at nearby Lolli Park within 20 minutes of each other.The licensed animal has been captured and an investigation is under way.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x
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When prey instinct strikes: fast ways to save small pets from big dogs
Two small pets, a miniature poodle and a bichon frise, were fatally attacked by a large, unleashed 60kg dog in Yuen Long, Hong Kong, within a 20-minute span on Monday. The incidents occurred near Yoho Mall and Lolli Park, sparking intense social media debate about safe dog handling.
Kristen CheungSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-18 · 13:21 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Two small pets, a miniature poodle and a bichon frise, were fatally attacked by a large, unleashed 60kg dog in Yuen Long, Hong Kong, within a 20-minute span on Monday. The incidents occurred near Yoho Mall and Lolli Park, sparking intense social media debate about safe dog handling. The dog, which is licensed, has been captured, and an investigation is currently underway. Canine behavioral experts and veterinarians were consulted by the South China Morning Post regarding the events.
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A 60kg dog killed a miniature poodle near Yoho Mall in Yuen Long.
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