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

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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...