Watch | Why are many Hong Kongers letting go of their pets?
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A video on why Hong Kong is seeing an increase in abandoned pets
Hong Kong is seeing an increase in abandoned pets. Most animal shelters are always a full house.
Why are Hong Kong residents letting go of their pets?
According to government data, around 200,000 residents left Hong Kong between 2020 and 2022.
This is due to China’s crackdown on dissent and Covid restrictions.
Almost all other parts of the world have opened up.
They are learning to live with Covid with precautions and vaccinations. But Hong Kong continues to follow a lighter version of China’s strict zero-Covid rules.
People travelling abroad or leaving the country usually take their pets with them. But the strict pandemic restrictions in Hong Kong make that difficult.
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