To walk the pet-friendly path, Hong Kong needs a comprehensive policy

Hong Kong dog lovers are looking forward to a special day out when, for the first time, they will be able to travel on most trains and some buses with their beloved pets. The move, applying to as many as 1,200 dogs, will only last for a day – March 1. It is part of Dogathon, a fundraising drive organised by the Hong Kong Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). But the rare opportunity to take pooches on public transport is a breakthrough which should lead to the further lifting...