INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
dachshunds, compensating for their lack of speed with dogged determination, took part in Hong Kong's inaugural "doggie dash" on Sunday to
raise funds for abandoned and rescued canines.Dog-lovers packed a leafy and quiet area in the Sheung Wan neighbourhood, eager to document
their pooches' moments of triumph with smartphones and selfie sticks.While the laneless race track proved a little confusing for some pets,
others happily scampered across the finishing line into the hands of their owners."There are lots and lots of dogs that are abandoned each
year in Hong Kong," said Marilyn Ho, an organiser of the event
"We need to educate the Hong Kong public that dogs are not just commodities and possessions, that they are living beings who have
well looked after, like you would treat your own children.The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says thousands of stray dogs
and cats are caught annually in the city
While hundreds find new homes through animal welfare organisations, the majority are put down.Sunday's racers competed in looks as well as
speed, showing off attire ranging from Superman costumes to colourful accessories.Race entry fees of HK$130 ($16.5) per dog will be donated
to a local dog rescue society.(This story has not been edited by TheIndianSubcontinent staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated
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