HSBC Expat

Sign in to join the discussion or ask one of our experts another question.

Sign in with Facebook
| Sign in

Bringing a dog to Hong Kong


Stephanie's picture
By Stephanie - Posted on
20 September 2011
We're moving to Hong Kong in November, and we'd really love to bring "Pickle", our honorary fifth family member with. I see that quarantine is not required to bring a dog to Hong Kong, but can anyone with pets give us an indication of how pet-friendly the city is? Contrary to his title, Pickle is a very rambunctios (and overweight) labrador.
Stephanie's picture
Offline
Last seen: 4 weeks 6 days ago
Joined: 04/19/2010

Living in:
Cape Town, South Africa

From:
Charlotte, North Carolina (the USA)

Stephanie's Website
Hong Kong is sort of pet-friendly; the main issue will be your living arrangement. Space comes at a premium in this special administrative region, and if you live in any one of the high-rise apartments in the city centre, chances are "pickle" will find himself in a pickle. That said, if you've managed to secure a lucrative employment package and a gorgeous expat salary, you may be able to find accommodation in Repulse Bay, Stanley, Mid-Levels East or Jardine's Lookout. All of these areas tend to afford expats a bit more space, and are near a tinge of greenery (though in many cases dogs are not allowed in city parks).

Discovery Bay or another one of the outlying islands is actually best for dog ownership, but that's the ideal talking.

Do note that you're not allowed to bring dogs on public transportation in Hong Kong, except on ferries and in private taxis.

It will roughly cost you 500 HKD to import your dog to Hong Kong. You say you don't need to quarantine your dog, but double-check this, depending on where your dog is coming from, it may be required.
Your rating: None
Anonymous
Anonymous's picture

Hello.

We have 4 rescue dogs so we know Hong Kong quite well, as a starting point I would suggest picking up a copy of the Woof Guide to Hong Kong, http://goo.gl/Z3sqx or check out, www.woofguide.org

Hope that helps, but please feel free to drop me an email, alibullock@gmail.com and we'll take you out for a dog walk! Best to Pickle from us all.

ali

Your rating: None
Ali Bullock's picture
Offline
Last seen: 32 weeks 5 days ago
Joined: 09/30/2011

Hello.

We have 4 rescue dogs so we know Hong Kong quite well, as a starting point I would suggest picking up a copy of the Woof Guide to Hong Kong, http://goo.gl/Z3sqx or check out, www.woofguide.org

Hope that helps, but please feel free to drop me an email, alibullock@gmail.com and we'll take you out for a dog walk! Best to Pickle from us all.

ali

Your rating: None
Anonymous
Anonymous's picture

Good Morning-- I am coming from Connecticut this summer and question what a dogs life would be in Hong Kong. I have a gorgeous Lab who is a huge part of my life and my family and I could not dream about parting with him. Question, do dogs have to be quarantined and do they have to wear mussles?

Allegra

Your rating: None

Post new comment

By submitting this form, you accept the Mollom privacy policy.

Read more posts about Hong Kong

X
You may login with either your assigned username or your e-mail address.
The password field is case sensitive.
, after login or registration your account will be connected.
Login with your Facebook account (Recommended)
Loading