Dog rescuers vow to microchip after charges, decry punishing ‘those trying to help’

Hong Kong animal welfare activists say they will forge ahead with microchipping stray dogs despite the heightened legal risk after authorities charged an advocate who engaged in the practice during an investigation into the death of a cyclist. The advocates argued that charging dog rescuers was counterproductive and renewed their calls to implement a comprehensive “trap, neuter, release” programme, while...