Welfare groups seek clarity on breed classification amid third fighting dog case

A Hong Kong man surrendered his dog after authorities classified it as a fighting breed, marking the third such case in a week following recent attacks. Animal welfare groups are now requesting clearer government procedures for breed classification and a transparent appeal process. They expressed concern that increased anxiety surrounding these classifications could result in more pets being abandoned and unfair stereotyping of specific breeds. Jacqueline Cheung, founder of Love Adopt Animal Society, confirmed her organization took ownership of a seven-year-old dog named Bobo after its owner relinquished it to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.