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scmp. com > news > people-culture > article > 3351171 > death-china-celebrity-cat-leads-hospital-compensation-benefitting-1100-stray-felines

Death of China celebrity cat leads to hospital compensation, benefits 1, 100 strays

1+ hour, 16+ min ago  (142+ words) Fluffy "champion" pedigree kitten dies because of medical blunder; clinic involved dismisses its director, closes for 15 days as mark of respect A celebrity cat in China which died following a medical blunder has prompted the hospital involved to offer compensation…...

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scmp. com > news > people-culture > trending-china > article > 3346210 > china-pet-shop-owner-finds-dumped-cat-touching-note-and-cash-elderly-facing-surgery

China pet shop boss finds dumped cat with note, cash from elderly facing surgery

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (121+ words) Story of kitten in a pet carrier containing clean food bowls left by owner no longer physically able to care for it moves millions online A pet shop owner from southwestern China discovered an abandoned cat with a note and…...

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scmp. com > news > hong-kong > society > article > 3346579 > purrs-approval-yau-ma-tei-cat-mural-community-art-project-draws-crowds

Purrs of approval for Yau Ma Tei cat mural as community art project draws crowds

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (170+ words) Artist Li Hok-fung's mural on Nathan Road is part of a Hong Kong art initiative using cat-themed works to enliven neighbourhoods and connect residents On the weathered facade of the Kiu Kong Mansion on Nathan Road, two freshly painted cats…...

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scmp. com > news > hong-kong > law-and-crime > article > 3345314 > hong-kong-boy-14-held-over-online-videos-photos-depicting-abuse-cats

Hong Kong boy, 14, held over online videos, photos depicting abuse of cats

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (177+ words) Student reportedly part of online group that sent graphic material to cat'rescue groups on the mainland and incited others to dox the volunteers Hong Kong police have arrested a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of animal cruelty in connection with graphic…...

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scmp. com > news > people-culture > trending-china > article > 3344581 > chinese-man-earns-us23000-holiday-week-through-cat-feeding-services

Chinese man earns US$23, 000 in holiday week through cat-feeding services

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (210+ words) Home-alone felines benefit from pioneering service which provides litter tray cleaning, medical treatment, nail clipping, even kitty security A young Chinese man who offered cat-feeding services during the Chinese New Year reported earning 160, 000 yuan (US$23, 000) over the holiday. The sizeable…...

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scmp. com > news > people-culture > article > 3343351 > ancient-chinese-process-bringing-cat-home-raise-pet-was-similar-marital-contract

Ancient Chinese act of bringing cat home as pet was similar to marital contract

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (183+ words) Rich feline history which saw emperors laud the animals and poets wax lyrical about them precedes popularity of today's household pet As feline companions, cats have woven themselves into the fabric of modern Chinese life, appearing in homes, cafes and…...

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scmp. com > opinion > letters > article > 3343475 > pets-or-no-pets-may-different-lifestyles-coexist-calmly

Letters | Pets or no pets, may different lifestyles coexist calmly

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (487+ words) Readers discuss dog-friendly restaurants, the government's announcement of a five-year plan, and bus seat belts The government's newly announced plan to allow dogs in approved restaurants marks a meaningful shift: "pet-friendly" is going from a slogan to a workable public…...

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scmp. com > news > world > europe > article > 3343642 > uks-larry-cat-19-marks-15-years-6-pms-chief-mouser

Purrfect? Larry the cat marks 15 years " and 6 PMs " as UK's chief mouser

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (245+ words) Many cats have occupied the post since the 1920s with historical records even showing them in government residences in the era of Henry VIII Larry the cat is marking 15 years as the UK's chief mouse catcher at the prime minister's residence…...

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scmp. com > news > hong-kong > law-and-crime > article > 3342041 > man-arrested-after-20-cats-hamster-found-dead-hong-kong-flat

Man arrested after 20 cats, hamster found dead in Hong Kong flat

3+ mon, 6+ hour ago  (157+ words) Nine other cats, including seven in poor health, were rescued and handed over to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Hong Kong police have arrested a man after discovering the bodies of 20 cats and a hamster, as…...

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scmp. com > opinion > comment > article > 3340115 > walk-pet-friendly-path-hong-kong-needs-comprehensive-policy

Editorial | To walk the pet-friendly path, Hong Kong needs a comprehensive policy

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (207+ words) South China Morning Post The city will have to balance the interests of pet owners and those of others, but it's time it moved forward on becoming more pet-friendly The city, with its small flats and crowded streets, has long…...