The task of HKNKCF (Hong Kong No Kill City Forum)
Our task is to persuade the Hong Kong Government to control Importing, Breeding and Selling of companion animals so that there will be No Surplus of animals needing to be killed just because they do not have a home. See link for measures.
Our Achievement
Over the last five years we have successfully gained the support of the Legislative Councillors and all major political parties.
Teams from the No Kill City Forum representing all major animal welfare charities have visited all the political parties with Legco seats. The campaigners explained the horrific scale of the killing, laid out ways the surplus of cats and dogs could be cut and asked the law makers for support. None of the politicians expressed opposition; on the contrary they were unanimous in their support..
Here in brief are the main points made by the law makers in the meetings with our No Kill City teams:
DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE FOR THE BETTERMENT OF HONG KONG -
"The whole DAB supports your proposals. And you can quote us. Tell the Government that you will get the blessings of the rest of the Legco members."
THE FRONTIER -
"We are very keen to help with animal welfare. In general we support your proposals". Frontier members expressed concern about a rabies outbreak in Hong Kong because of illegal breeding and importing of dogs.
DEMOCRATIC PARTY -
"We agree with your objectives and most of your proposals." Democratic Party members were concerned about the danger of a rabies outbreak due to illegal dog trading.
PROGRESSIVE ALLIANCE -
"The Government should shift its focus from the animals themselves to the problems that they cause." Progressive Alliance members expressed whole-hearted support for NKC proposals and said Legco members should join the NKC in support when they met the Government.
LIBERAL PARTY -
Members of the Liberal Party told the NKC delegation that they strongly supported the proposals to try to eliminate dog and cat killing. They put forward constructive suggestions and said they were willing to help the NKC Forum move its proposals forward.
http://www.hknokillcity.org/
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=57500617500
