Gyeonggi-do, Report Lost or Abandoned Animals Found During Seol Holiday Period

Report Lost or Abandoned Animals to the National Animal Protection Information System
Rescue Operations Conducted in Cooperation with City and County Offices and 20 Animal Protection Centers

Gyeonggi Province announced on the 24th that it will conduct rescue operations in cooperation with city and county offices and 20 animal protection centers to rescue and protect lost or abandoned animals during the Lunar New Year holiday period.

Gyeonggi Province will conduct rescue operations in collaboration with city and county offices and 20 animal protection centers to rescue and protect animals lost or abandoned during the Lunar New Year holiday. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

If you find a lost or abandoned animal wandering around the Gyeonggi area during the holiday, you can report it to the National Animal Protection Information System or the animal protection center of the respective city or county. Starting from the 25th, you can access the National Animal Protection Information System, click the banner ‘Animal Found,’ and report the location and type of animal along with photos taken. This information will be automatically sent via text message to the rescue personnel of the city or county, who will then coordinate with the animal protection center to carry out the rescue of the lost or abandoned animal.

If you have lost a pet, you can also create a post with the animal’s photo and the location where it was lost through the ‘Animal Lost’ banner on the National Animal Protection Information System. Since the comment function on the post allows real-time information sharing with finders, it is recommended to check the ‘Animal Lost’ section when reporting a found animal.

Lee Yeon-sook, Director of the Animal Welfare Division of Gyeonggi Province, said, “There tends to be an increase in animal abandonment during the holiday period. We will strengthen crackdowns on animal abandonment and thoroughly manage and protect abandoned animals.” She added, “Please make it a habit to put a leash on your pet when going out, and be cautious to prevent dog bite accidents in crowded places.”