Police probe suspected poisoning of 4 dogs, with 2 more canines missing

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Theodora YuFebruary 20, 2026 at 12:53 PM

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Hong Kong police are investigating the suspected poisoning of four dogs on farms in the northern New Territories. The Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation reported that at least 19 cases of animal poisonings have been linked to the area since last year, with lethal poison baits believed to be targeting dogs. Four dogs were found bloated and unconscious next to ponds in fish farms, while two other canines are missing. The foundation's chairwoman described the incidents as "heartbreaking" and expressed her devastation over the deaths. The police are probing the suspected poisoning cases, which occurred in areas such as Kwu Tung and Lok Ma Chau.

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Lok Ma Chau 60% Kwu Tung 60% New Territories 70% Hong Kong 70% Hong Kong Police 80% Narelle Pamuk ×290% Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation 90% Animal Poisoning Incident 95%

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poisoning 80% dogs 70% animal welfare 60% poison baits 50% hong kong 40%

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Center-Right (0.50)

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New Territories

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