Inspectors in the Community

In addition to the Inspectorate’s frequent collaboration with SPCA’s Education Department, the team also runs its own youth outreach programme, the Cadet Inspector Corps, which is a fantastic opportunity for 16- and 17-year olds looking for practical experience to learn about animal welfare

Comprised of ex-SPCA staff and members of the uniformed services, the Volunteer Inspector Cadre provides administrative, operational and managerial assistance to the Inspectorate.

The Inspectorate also works to help animal welfare through community engagement for our various welfare programmes, as well as through community education and intervention.

The Inspectorate delivers many talks each year on a wide range of topics from responsible pet ownership, animal handling and care to animal cruelty prevention and legislation.

These campaigns target areas (housing estates or villages) that may have animal welfare issues. In such cases, the Inspectorate not only provides professional advice but also a mediation-based approach to help the community identify problem areas and find a workable compromise.

These campaigns can include talks and home visits, where inspectors will gather feedback from residents regarding the issues.

In an ongoing effort to improve the welfare of animals, home visits may be requested in special cases to assist in animal welfare related issues.

Recognising that enforced relocation can be problematic, our inspectors visit residents affected by redevelopment projects. Inspectors encourage people to consider their pets and either move with their animals to new locations or if that is not a possibility, find suitable homes well in advance.

Inspectors provide support to a wide range of programmes including the Cat Colony Care Programme and Community Dog Programme delivering valuable assistance through stakeholder meetings, site assessments and case reviews.

As Asia’s oldest animal inspectorate, our inspectors often share their substantial professional and technical expertise with local and regional government agencies and NGOs both in Hong Kong and abroad.