Pet owners who abandon animals may face big fines


Pet protection: Hefty fines are being considered for people who abandon their dogs or cats in Hubei. — China Daily/ANN

BEIJING: People who abandon dogs or cats in Hubei province may face fines of between 1,000 yuan (RM660) and 5,000 yuan (RM3,300), according to recently revised provincial regulations on animal epidemic prevention.

According to the revisions, county governments are responsible for arranging care for abandoned pet dogs and cats, as well as the environmentally friendly disposal of animals that die of illness.

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