Hong Kong is witnessing a surge in pet abandonments as the city experiences an exodus of residents due to China's crackdown on dissent as well as some of the world's strictest Covid restrictions. High prices and strict legislation in transporting dogs makes taking them an extremely complex and expensive process for owners, often forcing potential emigrants to leave their pets behind.

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