The SPCA Jockey Club Centennial Centre Officially Opens

The new Tsing Yi Centre will act as a flagship for the SPCA’s animal welfare and educational efforts

(Hong Kong, 12 March 2024) The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Hong Kong) (“SPCA") celebrated the grand opening of the highly anticipated SPCA Jockey Club Centennial Centre (“Tsing Yi Centre”), constructed with funds donated by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, today.

Since its establishment in 1921, the SPCA has played an integral role in the development and enhancement of animal welfare in Hong Kong. The official opening of the SPCA Jockey Club Centennial Centre in Tsing Yi marks the next milestone in its century-long mission to improve animal welfare and promote pet-inclusivity. Spanning over 93,000 square feet, the five-storey Centre will host the largest animal hospital in the New Territories and acts as an anchor for the SPCA’s animal welfare programmes and education outreach. It is a statement of modernity, with the spacious facility being equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including Hong Kong’s first immersive animal welfare classroom.

Officiating guests attended the opening ceremony of the SPCA Jockey Club Centennial Centre. [From left to right: Ms. Fiona Cumming, Executive Director, SPCA (HK), Ms. Ivy Law Chui-mei, Deputy Secretary for Environment & Ecology (Food), Dr. Leung Siu-fai, Director of Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation, The Hon Mr. Cheung Kwok-kwan, SBS, JP, Deputy Secretary for Justice, Mr. Michael Lee Tze-hau, JP, Chairman, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Ms. Gigi Fu, President, SPCA (HK), Ms. Joanna Eades, Chair, Executive Committee, SPCA (HK)]

The opening ceremony was held at the Tsing Yi Centre today, officiated by The Hon Mr. Cheung Kwok-kwan, SBS, JP, Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr. Leung Siu-fai, Director of Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation, Ms. Ivy Law Chui-mei, Deputy Secretary for Environment & Ecology (Food), Mr. Michael Lee Tze-hau, JP, Chairman, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Ms. Gigi Fu, President, SPCA (HK), Ms. Joanna Eades, Chair, Executive Committee, SPCA, and Ms. Fiona Cumming, Executive Director, SPCA (HK).

A beacon of hope for animal welfare in Hong Kong

With a growing number of people interested in pet ownership in Hong Kong, there is an increased need for improved animal welfare services. As the new Tsing Yi Centre commences its operations, the SPCA can further enhance and expand its existing services, which will significantly increase the number of animals rescued, treated, rehabilitated, and ultimately rehomed.

Over 8,000 square feet of the Tsing Yi Centre is dedicated to animal adoption to accommodate and rehome more animals in need. An additional 14,000 square feet is allocated for animal birth control and welfare work to expedite the reduction in the population of abandoned and unwanted animals. The location of the new Centre also helps the SPCA shorten its response time for animal rescue calls in the New Territories, where rescue demand is the greatest.

Scheduled to start community support operations in the second half of 2024, the Tsing Yi Centre houses one of Hong Kong’s largest animal hospitals, occupying 16,500 square feet for surgery and hospitalisation uses. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities such as a full diagnostic laboratory, digital and dental radiography, ultrasonography as well as acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and physiotherapy services, the hospital will provide quality care for animals in need, both owned and unowned.

Inspiring the next generation through Hong Kong’s first-ever immersive and interactive animal welfare learning experience

The new Tsing Yi Centre boasts four classrooms, including Hong Kong’s first-ever immersive and interactive classroom for animal welfare education. The immersive classroom showcases 270-degree animated scenarios and utilises sensors and touch technology to engage and educate children (K2-P4) about animals and animal welfare. By creating a fun-filled, technology-powered learning experience, the SPCA aims to cultivate and inspire deep respect, care, and understanding for all animals amongst the younger generation.

Expansive community space and pet-friendly facilities that connect all animal lovers across the city

The new Tsing Yi Centre provides a pet-friendly space for the community, an exclusive pet-friendly rooftop with harbour view, fully fitted conference and seminar rooms, a modern pet grooming area, a uniquely designed lifestyle retail area, and upgraded dog and cat boarding facilities. These pet-friendly facilities not only offer Hong Kong pet owners a comprehensive service but also provide a perfect venue for community events that bring animal lovers under one roof.

The first event to leverage the community space at the Tsing Yi Centre will be the SPCA’s adoption event “Dog Adoption Date” on Saturday, 23 March. Apart from meeting rescue dogs out of their kennels at the SPCA, dog lovers will be able to explore a pop-up marketplace with products for both pets and their owners.

Exclusive membership, grooming and retail offerings to celebrate the opening of the SPCA Tsing Yi Centre

To celebrate the opening of the SPCA Jockey Club Centennial Centre in Tsing Yi, the SPCA is offering special promotions. From 13 to 27 March, visitors can enjoy 20% off a wide range of select products, exclusively at the Tsing Yi Centre.

Furthermore, from now until the end of April, members of the public who sign up to become a SPCA member or renew their membership can receive discount coupons, applicable to retail and grooming services at SPCA centres, including the new Tsing Yi location. Annual membership subscribers will receive a HK$100 coupon, or for new Life membership subscribers, HK$500 worth of coupons will be given out during this promotional period.

As part of SPCA membership benefits, members can also enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on retail and grooming services, which can be used in conjunction with the coupons for every net spend of HK$500.

The SPCA Jockey Club Centennial Centre will launch its services progressively. Visitors can now visit animals for adoption at the adoption centre from Monday to Sunday, between 11:00 am and 5:30 pm. Pet owners can shop at the retail space for pet care essentials, book a grooming appointment for Mondays, Wednesdays or every other Sunday, or make a dog boarding reservation for late March onwards. Starting tomorrow, schools and parents can also make group reservations for the SPCA Immersive Classroom on the SPCA website. More veterinary services and access to exclusive areas will become available to SPCA members later in the year.

Visit the SPCA website about the new Tsing Yi Centre: https://www.spca.org.hk/contact/spca-centres/the-spca-jockey-club-centennial-centre/

Grand Opening Event Photos

The Hon Mr. Cheung Kwok-kwan, SBS, JP, Deputy Secretary for Justice said, “The Department of Justice, with its mandate to uphold the rule of law, and the SPCA, with its mission to prevent cruelty and alleviate the suffering of animals, share a common goal: to end animal cruelty in all its form and to foster a society where animals are treated with kindness and respect, and where their welfare and rights are protected by law. As we gather here in celebration, let us affirm our unwavering commitment to make great strides towards a more compassionate and just society for our furry and feathered friends.”
 
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Michael Lee Tze-hau, JP, Chairman, The Hong Kong Jockey Club said that a shared affinity for animal well-being connects the SPCA and the Club. The new state-of-the-art centre will not only address the need for animal welfare services in the community but also become a game-changer in supporting the humane treatment of animals and inspiring respect for life in Hong Kong.
 
Dr. Leung Siu-fai, JP, Director, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, said, “We extend our heartfelt congratulations on the grand opening of the SPCA Jockey Club Centennial Centre. This momentous achievement stands as a testament to SPCA’s unwavering dedication and commitment in upholding animal health and welfare in Hong Kong as well as delivering quality veterinary service to the community. As a longstanding partner, we are thrilled to continue to support and collaborate with SPCA on our shared vision in advancing animal welfare in Hong Kong.”
 
On behalf of the SPCA, Ms. Gigi Fu, President, SPCA (HK) expressed a heartfelt gratitude to the Government for its continued support of our mission, and to The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust for funding the construction of the SPCA Jockey Club Centennial Centre.
 
Ms. Joanna Eades, Chair, Executive Committee, SPCA (HK), said at the end of the ceremony, “With pet ownership on the rise, more people want access to quality animal healthcare, and this has generated a growing awareness of the need to protect animal rights more broadly. This new facility comes at exactly the right time for Hong Kong.”
 
SPCA Jockey Club Centennial Centre Facility Photos
Grand Ramp (G/F to 1/F)
Cat Adoption Centre
SPCA Immersive Classroom
Dog Adoption Centre
Veterinary Services (to commence in later 2024)
Grooming Services

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