Hongkongers’ new pet peeve over dogs at diners sparks calls for tougher vetting

Hong Kong’s introduction of pet-friendly dining in designated restaurants has drawn significant public criticism, leading some lawmakers to call for tighter vetting of licences. Since the scheme began on July 9, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has received about 20 complaints. The department earlier said most complaints involved minor issues such as leash length and seating arrangeme