Woman fined HK$13,600 over 136 unlicensed dogs
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Summary
A 46-year-old woman in charge of a Yuen Long animal shelter pleaded guilty on Wednesday at Tuen Mun Magistrates’ Courts to 136 summonses for keeping dogs without the required licence. Magistrate Ng Chung-yi imposed a HK$100 fine on each charge, bringing the total penalty to HK$13,600.
Key Points
- The defendant, Leung Chui-yi (梁翠儀), 46, faced 136 counts of keeping dogs other than in accordance with a licence issued by the Director under the Rabies Regulation.
- The charges alleged that from February to March 2026, or earlier, she kept 136 dogs aged over five months in Hong Kong without valid licences.
- The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said it acted after receiving a public complaint about an animal shelter in Yuen Long and found 136 dogs suspected of lacking valid licences during a surprise inspection.
- The case was first mentioned at Tuen Mun Magistrates’ Courts on September 2, 2026, when Leung admitted all 136 summonses.
- Under the Rabies Regulation, dogs over five months old must hold a valid licence and the licence must be renewed at intervals of no more than three years.
Why It Matters
The case is a reminder that animal shelters, like other dog keepers in Hong Kong, remain subject to the same licensing rules for dogs over five months old. It also shows that complaints from the public can lead to inspections and prosecution by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.