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stage as they’re part of our family. cause the death of the pet. to the association for emigration
You never leave them behind, just
procedures consultations and
as families having human kids,” HKSAA has also received a pet emigration service providers
she says. significant increase in requests for referrals .
The Hong Kong Society for assistance on how to bring pets
doned Animals (HKSAA) along with them to other countries. Life expectancy of pets can be 10 to
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founded in 1997 amid the city’s 20 years. The association strongly
migration wave in the 90s, HKSAA suggests pet owners to recommends owners of senior pets
points out that the decision of be aware and make sufficient to stay and accompany their pets
abandoning a pet may cause severe preparation beforehand in regards for the rest of their lives.
consequences, and it may even to the varied regulations among “
“ countries, also to seek a legal and
proper channel to bring their pets
Never Kill abroad. If owners

Never Abandon. HKSAA encourages owners to are not able to
try bringing along the pets with bring their pet
” them. Owners could reach out
together,

they ought to help

settle down

the life of the pet

before leaving and

ensure

the life quality of the

pet.

”

Edited by Lily Wang
Sub-edited by Fiona Dongye

Fuji and Goji’s departure from the Hong Kong International Airport
in May 2022.