Hong Kong steps up random dog licence checks, warns owners of prosecutions

Hong Kong authorities have stepped up inspections of dog licences by launching regular enforcement operations and random checks on pets in public places, warning they will prosecute owners who breach relevant rules.The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said officers would commence such operations on Monday at public places where dogs gathered and appealed for cooperation from owners.“During inspections, AFCD officers will conduct random checks on dogs and scan them to verify whether a microchip has been implanted and a valid licence has been issued,” a department spokesman said.