A tragic accident at the Nan Fung Cotton Mill has sparked urgent concerns over pet safety after an 11-month-old Tang dog, known as “Xiong Xiong,” fell to its death from the third-floor rooftop area.
Incident at “Woof Avenue”
The incident occurred on April 26 at approximately 2:00 PM. Xiong Xiong had been brought to the venue by a foster parent to participate in a dog adoption day being held on the first floor.
While visiting the third-floor rooftop dog park, named “Woof Avenue,” the dog suddenly jumped over the perimeter fence and fell to the ground. Despite immediate emergency efforts by the foster parent, veterinarians, and volunteers, the dog ultimately passed away.
Safety Lapses and Venue Response
Investigations into the accident revealed that although the venue explicitly requires dogs to be kept on leashes, Xiong Xiong was not leashed at the time of the fall.
In a formal statement, the Nan Fung Cotton Mill expressed deep pain and sadness over the event. The organization has since temporarily closed the third-floor rooftop to conduct a comprehensive review of its facilities.
As part of these immediate safety measures, the venue has cancelled the “Fur Baby CHILL Play Festival,” which was originally scheduled to take place from May 2 to May 3.
Commitments to Future Safety
Suppaw, which helped organize the adoption day on the first floor, described the event as a “heavy lesson.” The organization stated it would strengthen the supervision of activity processes and venue safety for all future adoption events.
Suppaw has committed to ensuring that every animal must be leashed and kept in a safe environment. They also issued a general reminder to all dog owners to always use leashes on public streets to prevent unpredictable behavior during sudden events.
Moving forward, the Nan Fung Cotton Mill may implement design changes based on feedback it plans to solicit from pet owners and animal organizations. Such collaborations could lead to higher barriers or stricter access controls for elevated pet zones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the dog to fall?
The dog jumped over the fence at the “Woof Avenue” rooftop park on the third floor. It was noted that the fence was less than 110 centimeters high and the dog was not on a leash at the time.
What immediate actions did the Nan Fung Cotton Mill take?
The venue temporarily closed the third-floor rooftop, cancelled the “Fur Baby CHILL Play Festival” scheduled for May 2-3, and announced a comprehensive review of its facilities.
How will future adoption events be managed by Suppaw?
Suppaw intends to increase the supervision of venue safety and activity flows, mandating that all dogs must be leashed and kept in safe environments during adoption activities.
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