The appeal by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals came after an unleashed 60-kilo dog attacked and killed two small canines in the space of 20 minutes in Yuen Long on Monday.
Narelle Pamuk, founder of the Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation, also urged dog owners to act more responsibly, saying dogs should stay on a leash at all time in public places.
She said people should not really try to jump into a dog fight – and there’s not much they can do in emergencies.
“Try and grab something that’s nearby, like if there’s a chair or some kind of pot plant or ideally the best is a hose. If there is a hose, you can spray on them, that usually separates them. There is another way of pulling the dog’s tail. If you pull the dog’s tail, it does make them release,” she said.
“I don’t think it’s advisable for people to try and get in the middle of a dog fight. They really should just try and get whatever they can nearby and throw it at them to distract their attention in their frenzy.
“It’s something that shouldn’t happen. If they’re responsible dog owners, these things shouldn’t happen and particularly in public areas.”
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department earlier said the dog that launched the attacks, which was taken to its animal management centre, had a microchip and a valid licence.
The department added it has reached out to the dog owner as part of their investigations, and would carry out a prosecution if there is enough evidence.