Tseung Kwan O pet park dog poisoning sparks calls for tighter patrols

A dog died after showing signs of poisoning following a walk in the Environmental Avenue Pet Park in Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong. The incident, reported on 6 May, involved a 41‑year‑old man named Luo and his daughter; the animal was taken to a veterinary clinic but could not be saved. Police have taken over the investigation, have re‑examined the walk route with the owner and found no poison on site. The owner declined an autopsy, and the case is being treated as a miscellaneous matter.

The episode revived concerns raised last year when district councilor Zhang Zhanpeng reported finding food scraps and a white powder in the park, suspecting a toxic bait. He had written to the Leisure and Cultural Services Department urging stronger cleaning patrols and warning signs. Animal‑welfare groups, including the Hong Kong Society for Animal Rescue, have inspected the park, noting previous reports of suspicious substances and urging owners to keep dogs away from unknown food or powder. The incident has prompted renewed public calls for increased patrols and safety measures in the park.