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【領養我 Adopt Me – Milo 】 
大家好我係Milo啊!2026年3月31號,有位熱心嘅路人喺長洲見到我自己一個喺度遊蕩,但好彩之後佢帶咗我嚟愛協,我先可以得到悉心嘅照顧。雖然由被遺棄到得到拯救成個過程都好緊張,但我依然都係一隻友善嘅狗狗,可以有個舒服嘅地方俾我安心瞓覺我就好滿足㗎啦,但如果可以有個永遠愛我嘅屋企就最好啦😍如果你可以俾個機會我擁有一個家,就嚟搵我玩吓,睇吓我哋夾唔夾啦! 
 
愛協領養中心每日上午11時至下午5時30分開放。領養程序:bit.ly/4ukMV5p 
 
Milo 
- 7個月唐狗女 
- 害羞, 親切, 和藹 
- PN 618672 (bit.ly/4xAVevu) 
📍 青衣中心 

仲有好多毛孩等緊一個屋企,日常起居、醫療同行為訓練開支都靠大家支持。希望你參加「助養動物計劃」(bit.ly/44ogiXF),幫吓我哋啦。 

Hello, my name is Milo! I was found as a stray on Cheung Chau by a concerned passerby who brought me into the SPCA on 31 March 2026. Thankfully, I was able to get the care and treatment I needed from the SPCA staff. Although this whole process has been quite nerve-racking, I have remained friendly throughout and am just grateful to have a nice, comfortable place to sleep. I would do even better in a loving, forever home, so if you can give me my second chance at a happy ever after, please come visit me and see if we make a good match! 
 
SPCA adoption centres are open every day 11am-5:30pm.  Adoption process: https://bit.ly/43sbfHI 
 
Milo 
- 7-month-old female mongrel 
- Shy, Kind, Sympathetic 
- PN 618672 (bit.ly/4xAVevu) 
📍 Tsing Yi Centre 
 
Can’t adopt? Rescue animals need your help. The SPCA relies on the public’s donations for our daily, medical, and training needs. Please support us by joining the Animal Sponsorship Programme (bit.ly/3sp7CmC). 
 
豁免牌照號碼ATL exemption number: ORG-00002
週末發生的悲劇,再次突顯狗隻管理方面的問題,這些問題可同時對動物福利和公眾安全構成風險。我們對死者的家人、朋友,以及受事件影響的社區,致以深切慰問。

香港的流浪狗問題長期存在。在某些地區情況可能更為普遍,亦較常見於倉狗、地盤工作犬,以及在社區內飼養但未獲妥善照顧的狗隻。

這些問題的根源其實早已存在,而且是可以預防的,包括棄養寵物、沒有為狗隻絕育、繁殖失控,以及容許狗隻在缺乏妥善看管下四處遊蕩。這些因素環環相扣,令問題不斷惡性循環。

要真正改善情況,必須採取長遠而多管齊下的方式處理不同群體的狗隻,包括加強公眾教育、釐清法律責任,以及完善保障措施。當中包括提升大眾對負責任飼養狗隻和絕育的認識,並了解棄養和疏忽照顧所帶來的長遠後果。同時,亦應加強推廣和落實漁農自然護理署的《建築地盤飼養狗隻守則》,並將類似標準推廣至其他工作場所,以及在已知問題黑點加強針對性的實地教育工作。

絕育是以人道方式從源頭處理問題的重要一環。愛協一直透過不同措施支持相關工作,包括流動絕育手術車,以及協助狗主為狗隻絕育的唐狗絕育計劃。

與此同時,任何法律漏洞或灰色地帶都應盡快檢視和處理,包括第421章《狂犬病條例》及第167章《貓狗條例》下的相關條文。更廣泛而言,第169章《防止殘酷對待動物條例》亦應作全面改革,納入清晰而具約束力的謹慎責任。

在提供支援措施協助照顧者及飼主履行責任的同時,亦必須加強具阻嚇力的措施,以推動更妥善的狗隻照顧和管理。

香港需要以更負責任、更具同理心的方式處理狗隻管理問題,在保障公眾安全和維護動物福利的同時,建立一個讓人與動物和諧共處、更加包容的社會環境。

For English, please read the comments section.
【領養我Adopt Us - 靚靚橙貓】 愛協有 【領養我Adopt Us - 靚靚橙貓】 

愛協有超過70隻貓貓等緊返屋企,今日我哋一齊睇吓中心嘅橙貓啦! 

不論你鍾意年輕嘅幼貓,定係已經長大嘅成貓,所有橙貓毛髮嘅顔色都非常鮮艷奪目,而佢哋嘅性格都同外表一樣咁明亮生動!只要有一兩隻橙貓喺左近,保證你就一定唔會悶! 

睇吓呢班橙貓幾可愛!不如考慮吓領養佢哋,俾呢班無家貓貓一個重獲新生嘅機會啦! 

你都可以再睇吓仲有咩其他動物都接受領養㗎:bit.ly/42u9Znu 

愛協青衣、灣仔、九龍及西貢領養中心每日上午11時至下午5時30分開放,公衆假期亦歡迎到訪。 領養程序:bit.ly/46WAu6g 

仲有好多毛孩等緊一個屋企,日常起居、醫療同行為訓練開支都靠大家支持。希望你參加「助養動物計劃」(bit.ly/44ogiXF),幫吓我哋啦。 
[Adopt Us – Gorgeous Ginger Cats!] 
 
Currently, the SPCA has over 70 cats and kittens looking for their happy ever after, and today we’re shining a spotlight on some of our ginger cats! 
 
Whether you’re a fan of young orange kittens or mature adult cats, these felines with their vibrant coat colours are sure to add a splash of colour to your lives with their playful personalities too! 
There will never be a dull moment with one or two of these feline friends around! 
 
Swipe to meet these adorable cats and give a deserving companion a loving, forever home. 
 
To see more of our animals for adoption: https://bit.ly/465VKrc 
 
SPCA adoption centres are open every day 11am-5:30pm. Adoption process: https://bit.ly/43sbfHI 

Can’t adopt? Rescue animals need your help. The SPCA relies on the public’s donations for our daily, medical, and training needs. Please support us by joining the Animal Sponsorship Programme (bit.ly/3sp7CmC). 

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狗狗心,海底針?
 
今日係「狗主人責任日」🐶 做個負責任嘅狗主人,除咗照顧自己狗狗,亦要學識睇狗狗訊號,尊重佢哋嘅界線。
 
街上見到狗狗,未必每次都適合主動互動。當狗狗透過身體語言表現出緊張、不安或過度興奮時,記得停止互動、拉開距離,俾返空間佢並立即離開。
 
👉🏻 向右掃,了解4個互動時要留意嘅訊號。

學識睇狗狗暗示,相處自然更輕鬆!

Dogs aren’t that hard to read 🐶
 
Today is Responsible Dog Ownership Day. Being a responsible dog owner means not only caring for your own dog, but also learning to read dogs’ signals and respect their boundaries.
 
Not every dog you meet on the street wants to interact. If a dog shows signs of stress, discomfort, or overexcitement through its body language, keep a distance or stop the interaction and leave immediately.
 
👉🏻 Swipe to learn 4 key signals to watch for during dog interactions.

Understanding a dog’s cues makes getting along much easier.
殘酷對待動物法規改革 刻不容緩
 
香港主要保障動物的《防止殘酷對待動物條例》(第169章)早於1935年制定,惟現行法例往往須待動物已經受苦,方可作出制衡。
 
近年的動物悲劇一再顯示,現行法例及飼主管制存在明顯漏洞。若法律未有清晰訂立「謹慎責任」,當局往往須待動物遭受嚴重忽略、受傷,甚至死亡後,方有機會追究責任。
 
過去二十多年來,愛協、專業界別及社會各界一直推動改革。政府於2019年進行的公眾諮詢,亦已清楚顯示市民普遍支持改革。然而,時至今日,香港仍然欠缺一套現代化、以預防為本的動物福利法律框架。
 
香港所需要的,不是待悲劇發生後才作補救。

我們需要的是一套能夠在動物受苦之前及早介入,主動防止忽略及虐待發生的法例。

我們促請政府立即行動,全面改革殘酷對待動物法規。

Animal cruelty legislation reform is long overdue — and animals urgently need it
 
Many people may not realise that Hong Kong’s main animal protection law, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance (Cap. 169), was introduced in 1935. But this law mainly acts after animals have already suffered.
 
Recent animal tragedies have once again highlighted serious loopholes in the existing legislation, including gaps in owner regulation and a lack of clear guidance. Many cases continue to show that the current law fails to protect animals early enough, allowing severe neglect and harm to occur. 
 
For over 2 decades, SPCA, professionals and the wider community have pushed for stronger animal welfare laws. The Government’s 2019 consultation showed clear public support for reform. Yet Hong Kong is still waiting for a modern animal welfare framework.
 
We desperately need a law built on a proactive, preventative approach — one that stops neglect and abuse before suffering begins. 
 
We urge the Government to act now and introduce comprehensive reform of animal cruelty legislation.
歡迎踏出正面一步 然而香港仍需全面改革防止殘酷對待動物法例

經過多年倡議和爭取改善,我們歡迎政府在昨日《施政報告》中宣布,將於2027年完成法例修訂,加強打擊殘酷對待動物,以及非法管有或使用狩獵器具的行為,並檢視有關飼養和管束寵物的規定。

這些都是正面而重要的措施。我們亦支持加強宣傳和教育,提升公眾對妥善照顧動物的認識。

我們期待政府盡快公布更多細節,並希望今次能帶來具體而有意義的進展。

然而,香港真正急需的,是全面改革防止殘酷對待動物法例。今次提出的修訂方向固然值得歡迎,但必須納入一套更全面、更具前瞻性和更現代化的法律框架,以支援更有效執法、堵塞長期存在的漏洞,並引入清晰的「謹慎責任」,讓當局能夠及早採取行動,防止傷害發生。

這項改革已拖延多年。動物依賴我們的保護,不能再等待一套真正有效、能提供實質保障的制度。

我們期待政府進一步公布更多內容,並會繼續倡議推動有意義的改革,真正改善香港的動物福利。	

A Positive Step Forward, But Hong Kong Still Needs Full Animal Cruelty Legislation Reform

After years of advocating for change and improvements, we welcome the Government’s announcement in yesterday’s Policy Address that in 2027 it will finally pursue legislative amendments to strengthen efforts against cruelty to animals and the illegal possession or use of hunting appliances, and review provisions relating to pet ownership and control.

These measures represent a positive step forward. We also support stronger publicity and education should also be enhanced to raise awareness of proper animal care.

We now look forward to seeing the details and remain hopeful that this will lead to concrete and meaningful progress.

That said, what Hong Kong urgently needs is full reform of its animal cruelty legislation. While the proposed changes are welcome, they must form part of a broader, proactive and modern legal framework that supports better enforcement, closes long-standing loopholes and introduces a clear duty of care, so action can be taken and harm prevented.

This reform has already been delayed for far too many years. Animals depend on us to protect them, and they cannot wait any longer for a system that offers real and effective safeguards.

We look forward to further updates from the Government and will continue to advocate for meaningful reform that truly improves animal welfare in Hong Kong.
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