5 dogs suspected to have been poisoned in a series of deaths in Lok Ma Chau

Five dogs have died in a series of suspected cruelty to animals cases in Lok Ma Chau, but no arrests have been made so far.

Five dogs have died in a series of suspected cruelty to animals cases in Lok Ma Chau. Photo source: FB of Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation

Police have received four reports since February 16th regarding the discovery of five dogs suspected to have been poisoned in an open space on Liu Pok Road in Lok Ma Chau. Following preliminary investigations, the case has been classified as "cruelty to animals" and is being followed up by the Border District Crime Investigation Team. The carcasses of the five dogs have been transferred to the relevant agencies for post-mortem.

Police pulled out the dog's carcass. Photo source: FB of Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation

A dog's carcass, Photo source: FB of Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation

The animal organization "Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation" has recently published several posts on its social media, stating that volunteers found several dead dogs in Lok Ma Chau while providing supplies to stray animals, some of which were suspected to have been poisoned. The organization has reported to the police and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) to handle the situation.

A dog was found dead at Lok Ma Chau. Photo source: FB of Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation

The organization also stated that volunteers have taken at least three dogs from the area for temporary shelter and appealed to the public for help in temporary care or adoption to protect the unharmed dogs.

Photo source: FB of Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation

Hong Kong Ocean Park's last arctic fox, "Siu Go" recently passed away at the age of 11. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Siu Go had accompanied residents for 11 years. Her passing, announced during the Chinese New Year, saddened many netizens, with some commenting that Siu Go was free now and could finally rest in peace.

Siu Go in April 2019, Photo source: Hong Kong Ocean Park's FB

Recently, netizens noticed Hong Kong’s Ocean Park has temporarily closed its Arctic Fox Den. The theme park announced that the last two arctic foxes, “Siu Go” and “Trinity”, both died of old age.⁠

Siu Go in May 2021, Photo source: Screenshot of Hong Kong Ocean Park's FB video

Arctic foxes, with their snow-white fur, are beloved by residents and tourists. Netizens expressed their deep sorrow at the loss of Hong Kong's last arctic fox. Some said they had seen Siu Go last month; it's astonishing to hear that it had passed away recently. Nevertheless, they also felt happy for Siu Go since she no longer needed to bear loneliness at Arctic Fox Den and could now play freely with other arctic foxes in heaven. Other netizens thought that although arctic foxes look beautiful, it's hard for them to adapt to Hong Kong's environment and climate. The netizens sincerely hoped that Ocean Park would not introduce animals unsuitable for Hong Kong's environment in the future.

Siu Go in Jan 2026, Photo source: threads@birdbird.little.sonto