When one is stricken with the grief of the loss of an important person in life, it is only natural for people around to show understanding and sympathy. It is not a taboo to seek help from support groups or counselling service. Yet when it comes to the death of a pet, bereavement is farContinue reading “Facing A Pet Loss – A Bereavement Neglected”
Author Archives: Leung Wai Ki
Pet Palliative Care Fills The Gap Between Curing And Euthanasia
When it comes to sick pets, euthanasia is often the only and last resort to many pet owners. However, there is a huge gap between curing and euthanizing that can be filled, and that is palliative care at home. Dr Matthew Murdoch has worked in Hong Kong for the last 15 years, and his expertiseContinue reading “Pet Palliative Care Fills The Gap Between Curing And Euthanasia”
Pet Hospice Is More Than Just A Funeral
A small plaque at the entrance of Hong Kong Pet Memorial (HKPM) shows a golden retriever’s face. It is not simply a sample souvenir that pet owners can order to preserve the sweet memory, but the reason why HKPM was set up in the first place. A decade ago, Dr Peggy Li Puk-ki’s golden retrieverContinue reading “Pet Hospice Is More Than Just A Funeral”
Bidding A Fond Farewell To A Little Hamster
Petite, fluffy and a little chubby, hamsters have been a popular choice as a pet, particularly for Hong Kongers who live in small homes. Hamsters are kept in cages, and have a short lifespan of around two years, so it is not easy to build up a strong and close relationship with them. Unlike dogsContinue reading “Bidding A Fond Farewell To A Little Hamster”
Facing Death In Hong Kong 