Jungnang-gu Designates and Operates 24-Hour Emergency Treatment Hospital for Abandoned Animals

Designated as an Emergency Medical Center for Royal Animal Medical Center to provide seamless emergency care during holidays and nights... Minimizing death and euthanasia through emergency treatment of abandoned, lost animals and stray cats, contributing to the spread of a life-respecting culture... District establishes Animal Welfare Team, enacts Animal Welfare Ordinance, and promotes proper companion culture through stray cat neutering

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Gyeong-gi) designates and operates emergency treatment hospitals this year as well for abandoned and lost animals and stray cats that require immediate emergency care due to various accidents, to promote harmonious coexistence between humans and animals and to spread a culture of respect for life.

The district signed an agreement on the 8th with Royal Animal Medical Center in Junghwa-dong to provide 24-hour emergency treatment, including holidays and nighttime hours, to minimize death and euthanasia of abandoned and lost animals and stray cats through appropriate emergency care.

Reflecting on last year’s situation where the budget was exhausted early after the first designation of emergency treatment hospitals, resulting in inadequate treatment for abandoned animals needing emergency care, this year the budget was set at 30 million won, three times last year’s amount, enabling more abandoned animals to receive treatment.

Any resident can apply for emergency treatment for abandoned and lost animals and stray cats. Applications can be made on weekdays to the Health Administration Division (☎2094-0754), and on holidays and at night to the district duty office (☎2094-1110 ~2). In urgent cases, residents can directly rescue the animal and visit the designated hospital for treatment.

Since the 7th local government term, the district has established an Animal Welfare Team and enacted ordinances to improve awareness of animal welfare and to build a culture of companion animal care.

In 2019, the district neutered 520 stray cats, and the Korean Cat Veterinary Association also helped neuter 88 cats. Additionally, eight feeding stations for stray cats are installed and operated.

This year, the district plans to continue outreach animal protection education for elementary school students, neuter 520 stray cats, and install eight additional cat feeding stations.

Moreover, various new projects are being prepared, including an animal welfare festival, support for adoption of abandoned animals, and behavioral correction support for companion animals.

Ryu Gyeong-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, said, “Now, humans and animals are like one family, and coexistence with animals is no longer a choice but a necessity. We will promote various projects for rescue and treatment of stray cats and abandoned animals, spread a culture of respect for life, and foster a proper companion animal culture to create a harmonious Jungnang where people and animals live together.” For more information, contact Jungnang-gu Public Health Center Health Administration Division (☎2094-0754).

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