SPCA (Hong Kong)

🐾 Paws to Plan: Special Seminar on Trust Services Planning ahead means protecting what matters most — your loved ones and your pets. 💙   Join our upcoming seminar to learn how trusts can help you create lasting care plans for yourself, your family, and your furry companions.   💬 Highlights: • Living, Family & Charitable Trusts • Long‑term pet care planning • Protecting yourself & loved ones during illness • Leaving a legacy for animal welfare   🎙️ Speaker: Mr. Elvin Yu, Senior Advisor, Adventist Charitable Foundation   📅 11 Dec 2025 (Thu) | 6:30 – 8 PM 📍 SPCA Wan Chai Centre (4/F) 💙 Free admission | Cantonese | Pre‑registration required   Seats are limited — register now to learn how thoughtful planning today protects what matters most tomorrow. 🐾💙   👉 Register Now - https://bit.ly/3XPNV3I

We are thrilled to have participated in the Hong Kong International Mental Health Conference, hosted by Mind HK 香港心聆 at the Hotel ICON on 8 November. This enlightening event focused on the crucial theme of mental health through the lens of our beloved pets.   Our panel, which focussed on "Beloved Companions: Pets and Mental Health" featured our very own: ·      Gigi Fu, President of SPCA ·      Dr. Olivia Fong, Senior Veterinary Surgeon at SPCA ·      Vivian Or, Animal Welfare Manager and senior foster parent at SPCA   The session highlighted the profound bond between humans and animals and how this relationship can significantly impact our mental well-being. We delved into topics such as pet loss, mourning practices, and the importance of emotional support during challenging times, sharing practical resources offered by SPCA's "Never Too Old to Love" programme, aimed at providing comprehensive support for pet owners in bereavement.   As a community, we strive to integrate more mental health support services for pet owners and continue our mission to promote the invaluable role pets play in enhancing our emotional health.   Thank you to all who attended and engaged in these important conversations. Together, we can foster a deeper understanding of mental health in connection with our cherished animal companions.   For more information about our ongoing initiatives and resources, https://lnkd.in/gGHhxUuj   #MentalHealth #PetLoss #AnimalWelfare  

A Year of Pawsitive Change 2025 has been a remarkable year for the SPCA — from countless rescues and heartwarming adoptions to marking the 25th Anniversary of our Cat Colony Care Programme, improving the lives of animals and people alike. None of this would have been possible without your unwavering support. We are offering a variety of exclusive “Appreciation Weeks” discounts for you to pamper your pets! Don't miss out 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g4iZaZf2

Fashion for Paws UpStyle and SPCA are proud to join forces for "Fashion for Paws” Preloved Fashion Charity Sale. A powerful event where designers fashion, shoes, and luxury leather goods such as Chanel, Manolo, Moncler and Balenciaga have been graciously donated for a meaningful cause. Every purchase creates real change—100% of proceeds will help deliver medical care, food, and shelter to Hong Kong’s most vulnerable animals at the SPCA.  This is your opportunity to shop sustainably, make a true impact, and show the strength of community contribution in animal welfare.  Event Details:  Date: Saturday, 15 November  Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM  Venue: 11/F Horizon Plaza, Ap Lei Chau  Free registration: bit.ly/4opxwin Join us—shop, give, and help us drive lasting change for animals in need.

Meet the Heroes: SPCA Inspectors Many of us consider our pets family. Yet, sadly, not every animal in our community receives the same love and care. Too often, animals are found mistreated, injured, or in danger.   Luckily, our SPCA inspectors are always there for them — a team of dedicated professionals working around the clock, 24/7, armed with expertise, compassion, and unwavering determination to rescue animals in need.   🎥 Watch the video to find out and learn more about their incredible work.   🩵 The SPCA animal rescue service is free. If you wish to help us help more animals, please donate via bit.ly/4dmd0cj.   🎄 Appreciation Weeks special offer: From now until 31 December, when you sign up for a monthly donation of HK$100 or more to any programme, or make a one-off donation of HK$380 or more to the Inspectorate Fund, you will receive a free personalised Christmas ornament.  

🐖SPCA Hong Kong Urges for Animal Welfare in New Pork Production Plans   Farmers in Hong Kong are facing significant challenges due to government development plans, leading to the loss of farmlands. In response, the government has plans to build an intensive, multi-storey pig farming facility in Sheung Shui, aimed at housing at least 5,000 pigs in the limited space.        These intensive farms, while designed for maximum production, often lack essential provisions for animal welfare. There are no requirements to implement animal welfare elements into the building or address welfare concerns in the tender process for construction, raising concerns for the treatment of these sentient beings in the long-term.    Animal welfare is recognised as a global goal by the UN, yet Hong Kong's current legislation permits practices that cause suffering like tail docking and teeth clipping without the use of medication or veterinary oversight to continue, and the lack of a codes of practice or formal guidance is concerning.   Key factors for pig welfare include good stockmanship, spacious environments, enrichment and good biosecurity. Unfortunately, the proposed farms will likely restrict pigs' natural behaviours, leading to increased stress and health risks.    We call for a stronger commitment to animal welfare in agriculture, ensuring that farming practices align with humane treatment and sustainability. 🐾     #AnimalWelfare #PorkProduction #SPCAHK #SustainableAgriculture 

Meet the Heroes: Kennel Keepers  At the SPCA, we have many unsung heroes who have a back-breaking job of taking care of the animals, day in and day out. They do not have fancy titles, they work inside the dog kennels, the cattery and the exotics rooms, cleaning habitats, feeding animals and playing with them. They are invisible to most visitors; they are the kennel keepers. Watch the video to know more about their dreams, their purpose and their dedication. 

Meet the Heroes: The Vet Nurse Team The road to recovery Every day, animals rescued by the SPCA arrive frightened, injured, or unwell. Standing at the heart of their healing journey is our incredible Vet Nurse team — the compassionate professionals who provide expert medical care, rehabilitation, and comfort. From treating wounds and administering medication to offering gentle reassurance when fear takes hold, our Vet Nurses are there through every step — transforming hardship into hope and preparing each animal for a new life in a loving home. 🩵 Many of our animals rely on public support for their daily care, medical treatment, and behavioural training expenses. Please consider joining our “Animal Sponsorship Programme” (bit.ly/44ogiXF) today!

Meet the Heroes: The Receiving Team When an abandoned, injured, or distressed animal arrives at the SPCA, their journey to recovery and hope begins with one critical team — the Receiving Team. As the frontline of our animal welfare work, this group is responsible for the initial health assessments, emergency care, and emotional comfort that every animal needs upon arrival. Their expertise and compassion ensure that each animal is given the best possible chance to heal, physically and emotionally, before moving on to our adoption centre. At the SPCA, our mission is to improve animal welfare and protect every life in need. This new video series offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the people that make this mission possible. Watch now to see how our team supports each animal’s first step toward a better life. Stay tuned as we continue to introduce the passionate professionals working tirelessly across departments — all united by a shared goal: a more compassionate, animal-friendly Hong Kong. #SPCA #SPCAHK #AnimalWelfare #AnimalRescue

Saying goodbye to a beloved companion animal is one of the hardest experiences an owner can face. The silence they leave behind, the empty space they once filled — these moments remind us just how deeply animals shape our lives, our homes, and our emotional wellbeing. At the SPCA, we understand that our pets are more than just animals — they are family, confidants, and sources of unconditional love. Their presence supports our mental health in countless ways, but their passing can leave a lasting ache that only compassion and understanding can ease. Join us at Mind HK 香港心聆's upcoming panel, “Beloved Companions: Pets and Mental Health”, where three of SPCA’s speakers will share touching personal experiences and unique insights on coping with loss from different perspectives — as a veterinary professional, an animal welfare expert and foster parent, and as the SPCA’s President. Together, they will explore the human–animal bond, end-of-life care, and the journey of grief, acceptance, and healing. 🗓️Date: 8 Nov (Sat) 📍Venue: Convention Centre B1, Basement 1, Hotel ICON 🕣Time: 1:45-2:45pm 🗣️Language: Cantonese 👤Speakers: 1. Gigi Fu - President of the SPCA 2. Dr Olivia Fong - Senior Veterinary Surgeon of the SPCA 3. Vivian Or - Welfare Manager of the SPCA and experienced foster parent 🧑💻Moderator: Michelle Cheng - Head of Youth Programme at Mind HK 🎫Ticket Price: HK$100 (Half price for students and NGOs) 🔗Ticketing: https://lnkd.in/dqU4aeTh Note: *Participants are required to purchase a ticket to join the activities at the 'Mental Wellbeing Festival'. **Some activities have limited spots, please register in advance.