Hong Kong animal groups call for tighter pet laws after suspected fatal mauling

Animal welfare groups in Hong Kong have called for closing a legal loophole in pet ownership laws to better protect public safety, as authorities pledged to review stray dog policies following Sunday’s suspected fatal mauling of a woman. The groups suggested that, based on their experience, the 27-year-old victim was likely attacked by former warehouse guard dogs rather than strays. But existing legal provisions make it difficult to prosecute owners who fail to microchip or properly secure their...