The amount that Hongkongers spend on their pet cats has reached a record high of HK$2,062 (US$263) per month this year, fuelled by a rapidly emerging “cat silver economy”, according to a survey. The Exhibition Group, organiser of the coming Hong Kong Cat Expo 2026, said on Monday that the average monthly spending represented a…
On the weathered facade of the Kiu Kong Mansion on Nathan Road, two freshly painted cats now curl into the bustle of Hong Kong’s Yau Ma Tei. The mural features a ragdoll and a British shorthair cat, two breeds loved by Hongkongers, bringing a burst of colour and whimsy to the ageing building. With its…
A 26-year-old Hong Kong woman has been arrested for a third time in three months on suspicion of animal cruelty after a mummified cat was found in a North Point flat, a week after the remains of a dog were discovered at the same premises. The authorities received a report at around 4.30pm on Sunday…
A 26-year-old Hong Kong woman has been arrested twice in one week on suspicion of animal cruelty after a cat was found dead in a North Point flat, a week after the body of a dog was discovered at the same premises. The authorities received a report at around 4.30pm on Sunday from the landlord…
Hongkongers are increasingly pampering their pet cats, according to a survey that estimates the local market is worth HK$2.4 billion (US$305.7 million) a year thanks to owners who spend an average of about HK$2,000 a month on their feline companions. The Exhibition Group, organiser of the Hong Kong Cat Expo 2025, said on Wednesday the…