The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department (AFCD) today arrested the keeper of the dog involved in the case where a dog attacked other dogs in Yuen Long on Monday.
The AFCD also collected the keeper’s statement about this case. The dog concerned is currently put under observation at the AFCD’s animal management centre.
The department revealed that the canine was previously detained by the department on July 10 this year in connection with another dog attack case. It was subsequently reclaimed by its keeper.
At that time, the AFCD warned the keeper that the dog must be securely held on a leash not exceeding two metres in length in public places, and must be kept under proper control.
The department is currently investigating the two afore-mentioned cases, and will instigate prosecution if there is sufficient evidence.
It once again reminds all dog keepers to keep their dogs under proper control at all times. In particular, they should securely hold large dogs on a leash to prevent them from causing nuisance or injury to other people or animals.