1,000 Hong Kong restaurants get permits to allow dogs starting July 9 (opens original article in a new tab)

Hong Kong's government has approved 1,000 restaurants to allow dogs starting July 9, following a law amendment that relaxed a decades-old ban on pet dogs in eateries. The restaurants must pay a fee, display signage, and follow leash regulations for dogs.

• Hong Kong government grants 1,000 restaurants permits to allow dogs starting July 9
• Restaurants must pay HK$140 fee and display dog permit signage
• Over 2,200 applications were received for dog-friendly permits
• New regulations require dogs to be on a leash not exceeding 1.5 meters