Two Women Arrested After Sick Puppy Found Abandoned in Mong Kok Trash Can
Hong Kong police arrested two women on May 11, 2026, in connection with the brutal abandonment of a sick Golden Retriever puppy found discarded in a trash can in Mong Kok. The arrests followed a targeted investigation into what authorities have classified as a case of animal cruelty.
The investigation began on May 9, 2026, when a sanitation worker discovered the puppy buried among trash bags in a back alley on Black Cloth Street. According to reports, the dog was covered in dirty water and chili oil. Pan Pan, a representative from the Lang Lang Association, rescued the animal and immediately alerted the police.
Medical examinations conducted by the SPCA confirmed that the puppy was suffering from severe canine distemper. In addition to the virus, the dog exhibited convulsions and suffered from ailments affecting its left eye as well as its left front and hind legs. The SPCA described the abandonment as “despicable.”
Police utilized the “Sharp Eye” surveillance program, reviewing multiple CCTV clips and analyzing intelligence to track the suspects. The footage revealed a 28-year-old woman, surnamed Chen, abandoning the puppy in the trash can during the early hours of May 9, 2026.
Further inquiries revealed that Chen and a 39-year-old woman, surnamed Leung, had previously taken the puppy to a veterinary clinic in Mong Kok for an examination. On the morning of May 11, 2026, officers apprehended both women during a raid on a residential unit in Ho Man Tin. The two women, reported to be a couple, are now under investigation for cruelty to animals, with police also exploring suspicions that they may be involved in animal smuggling.
Under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance, any person who causes unnecessary suffering to an animal can face a maximum fine of HK$200,000 and up to three years in prison. The case is currently being handled by the Mong Kok Criminal Investigation Team.
This incident underscores the ongoing challenges in enforcing animal welfare laws and highlights the critical role of community volunteers and surveillance technology in bringing animal abusers to justice.
