Jungnang-gu, Why Did They Launch the Abandoned Animal Adoption Project?

Cooperating with the Korea Animal Rescue Management Association to support adoption of abandoned animals and minimize euthanasia... Providing financial aid for care, vaccinations, grooming totaling 28 million KRW... Aiming to adopt 75 abandoned animals this year, connecting adoptions through the abandoned dog cafe ‘Dasisarangbatgae’

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) is collaborating with the Korea Animal Rescue Management Association to minimize euthanasia of abandoned animals and promote adoption by supporting the adoption of abandoned animals.

When abandoned or lost animals occur in the area, they are safely protected at the "Seoul Abandoned Animal Adoption Center (139na-gil 83, Yongmasan-ro)" located in Sinnae-dong, considering their adoption potential.

The district supports the necessary basic care, vaccinations, grooming, and other costs until the abandoned animals find new owners to facilitate smooth adoption.

The support budget for this year is approximately 28 million KRW.

Through last year's abandoned animal adoption support project, 24 animals were adopted and 8 returned to their owners. This year, the goal is for 75 abandoned animals to meet new owners.

On the first floor of the Seoul Abandoned Animal Adoption Center, the abandoned dog cafe "Dasi Sarangbatgae" is also operated. Here, visitors can spend time with abandoned animals and can also adopt them.

Located in the city center with better accessibility than other shelters, the cafe receives 10 to 15 visitors daily and up to 30 on weekends who wish to adopt pets. All cafe proceeds and donations are used for abandoned animals.

Jungnang-gu Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi said, "There are still many abandoned animals waiting for warm hands, so please adopt pets instead of buying them," and added, "We will continue to strive to promote abandoned animal adoption and spread a mature pet culture."

Meanwhile, the district has signed an agreement with Royal Animal Medical Center in Junghwa-dong and operates a 24-hour emergency hospital for abandoned animals.

Any resident can apply for use, and inquiries can be made to the Health Administration Division of Jungnang-gu Health Center from 9 AM to 6 PM on weekdays. On holidays and at night, applications are accepted at the district office duty room.

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