Chinanews.com, May 5. According to a report from Hong Kong Takung.com, from April 21, the number of "pet sharing parks" under the Hong Kong Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) has increased to 103, covering 18 districts in Hong Kong. I worry that there is no place to take the "hairy child" to "discharge".
However, some citizens are worried that sharing the same park with their pets will not only cause hygiene problems, but also potential dangers to children. Some owners complained about the facilities and instructions arranged by the park after taking their pets to the park, which did not take into account their actual needs. The idea of communion" was put to the test.
According to the "Thematic Household Statistics Survey" report conducted by the Statistics Office of the SAR Government in 2018, there are more than 240,000 households who have cats or dogs, accounting for about 9% of all households. There are 180,000 cats and 400,000 cats and dogs.
Over the years, many pet owners have hoped that the government can make more space for pets. In 2007, the LCSD set up the first "pet park" at the Wan Chai Ferry Pier. Since then, it has continued to find suitable sites in the 18 districts to renovate more pets. garden.
On the 21st of last month, the LCSD announced that the number of "pet sharing parks" had increased to more than 100, and more than 20 of them were located on or near the waterfront promenade. Enjoy the facilities.
According to reports, there are now 52 special pet parks in Hong Kong, located in various districts in Hong Kong. Such parks will be equipped with fences and double gates to prevent pets from getting lost. There are also supporting facilities for pets and their owners, including dog waste collection. crates, dog toilets, hand-washing equipment, etc., and some venues also have playground equipment and drinking fountains for pets, as well as recreational lawns.
The 103 "pet sharing parks" newly added by the LCSD are not specially designed for pets. The concept is to open the existing parks to the public to share with their pets. Additional basic facilities are provided.