Abandoned pets flood Hong Kong clinic as mega-city project expands

Three-legged dogs and one-eyed cats are now common sights at a veterinary clinic in Hong Kong’s Sha Tin district. The clinic, run by an animal welfare group, has become a permanent home for many of these creatures. Their injuries and illnesses differ, but each shares a painful story: displacement by the Northern Metropolis project. The government initiative aims to transform 30,000 hectares into a hub for economic growth and housing. As land clearance accelerates, abandoned animals are flooding the facility. Staff say the surge shows no sign of slowing down.