Jeongeup-si Launches Campaign to Promote Adoption of Abandoned Animals

[Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] Jeongeup City, Jeonbuk Province, is making efforts to create a mature companion animal culture by preventing the loss and abandonment of pets and promoting the adoption of abandoned animals.

The city announced on the 6th that it conducted a campaign on the 5th at the Jeongeup Cheonbyeon-ro public parking lot and Saemgoeul Market area to prevent lost and abandoned dogs and to promote the adoption of abandoned animals.

The campaign shared the awareness that companion dogs are family members and simultaneously promoted a mature companion animal culture along with an animal protection campaign.

Additionally, emergency first aid experience education, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, was provided to pet owners and prospective pet owners visiting the site to help them learn how to respond to emergency situations.

This campaign was conducted under the theme “Walk with abandoned animals, don’t buy, adopt for free!” and involved city officials, honorary animal protection monitors, and members of animal organizations.

In particular, Mayor Lee Hak-su also participated in the campaign, actively promoting the animal shelter operated by Jeongeup City to citizens he met on site, providing information on adoption procedures, adoption fee support, and operating hours.

Mayor Lee Hak-su said, “As the number of households raising companion animals has recently increased, abandoned animals have also surged, becoming a serious social problem. We will continue to do our best to establish a mature companion animal culture where humans and animals coexist and to spread a culture that respects animal life.”

Meanwhile, the campaign, which started on the 16th of last month, will run for about 45 days until the 31st.

During the campaign period, the city plans to distribute promotional materials containing adoption information and waste bags, and will continue to promote through the city website and SNS.

Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil baekok@asiae.co.kr