Seongdong-gu, Operation of Animal Protection Field Response Team: Why Were Stray Dogs Captured?

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Seongdong-gu (Mayor Jeong Won-oh) has been operating an animal protection field response team since April to capture stray dogs that threaten residents' safety.

In response to the increasing number of animal registrations each year, the district has proactively prepared for damage caused by stray animals such as wild dogs, establishing a rapid and systematic rescue system for capturing abandoned and lost animals to prevent safety accidents among residents.

The district has formed a permanent field response team that immediately responds to complaints related to abandoned animals. The team, consisting of two dedicated personnel, checks capture traps when stray dogs are found wandering, captures them immediately with a professional company, and contacts the animal rescue team to hand over ownerless stray dogs.

Additionally, the team regularly patrols places where feral stray dogs may roam, such as Dalmaji Park, Jungnang Water Reclamation Center, and Daehyeonsan Park, identifying main appearance areas. They also educate pet owners about violations of the Animal Protection Act, such as failure to use leashes and not cleaning up pet waste, especially in expected complaint areas like under the Seongdong Bridge.

Furthermore, continuous publicity efforts are being made, including posting banners emphasizing the obligations of owners of dangerous dogs and pet etiquette at major walking spots. Seongdong-gu, where more than 25% of the area is green space and a nature-friendly environment is established with places like Eungbongsan, Daehyeonsan, Maebongsan, and Dalmaji Park, is expected to become even safer, according to district officials.

Jeong Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, said, “We have formed the animal protection field response team for the rapid rescue of abandoned and lost animals (wild dogs). As social issues such as animal abandonment have recently emerged, we will continue to strive for residents' safety to prevent any threats caused by stray dogs.”