Dog Owners Leave Tseung Kwan O Park After Poisoning Scare
HK01 · 1 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
A suspected dog poisoning case in Tseung Kwan O triggered alarm among pet owners, with many leaving the Wan Po Road pet park after hearing that a dog had reportedly died following a visit there. A dog owner interviewed at the scene said pets are family members and urged authorities to catch anyone responsible if poison was deliberately placed in the park. An animal welfare group representative also advised owners to avoid the park temporarily while the case is being followed up by police and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department .
Key Points
- The incident involved a male Springer Spaniel, aged about seven to eight and weighing around 16 kilograms, that visited the park at about 9pm on August 6 .
- After returning home from the pet park, the dog reportedly developed severe poisoning symptoms including violent convulsions, diarrhoea, and suspected white powder around its mouth .
- The owner rushed the dog late at night to Hong Kong Social Enterprise Animal Hospital in Mong Kok, but the animal had no signs of life on arrival .
- Dog owner Mr Chan, who has walked dogs in the district for four to five years, said he was worried and called for the suspected poisoner to be arrested .
- Animal welfare representative Mr Cheung said suspicious powder or dangerous items had also been reported in the same park in September and December last year .
Why It Matters
The case has heightened concern over pet safety in a public dog park that many owners may assume is secure, especially because suspected bait is often said to be placed in concealed spots such as deep grass, lamp posts, or near dog waste bins. The investigation remains at an early stage because police found no suspicious material at the scene, the owner declined an autopsy, and AFCD said it had not yet received a formal report or the dog’s remains .