Seocho-gu Provides Temporary Care Service for Dogs of COVID-19 Confirmed Patients

Temporary Care Provided at Seocho Animal Love Center Until Discharge for COVID-19 Patients Without Family to Care for Pets... Food Support Planned for Isolated Residents Struggling to Purchase Supplies

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seocho-gu (Mayor Jo Eun-hee) is operating a 'COVID-19 Temporary Pet Dog Care Service' for COVID-19 confirmed patients who live alone with their pet dogs and need caregiving support.

The district, noting the rapid increase in single-person households and the many confirmed patients without family to care for their pet dogs, is starting a service to keep the dogs at the Seocho Animal Love Center (located in Yangjae-dong) until the patients are discharged.

It is expected to prevent abandoned dogs that may occur due to the cost burden when using private care facilities (such as pet hotels) in advance.

Additionally, the district plans to support pet dog food for residents in quarantine related to COVID-19 who have difficulty purchasing supplies, upon application.

The pet sitters (care staff) at the Seocho Animal Love Center are experienced professionals with relevant knowledge and qualifications, and in case of emergencies such as illness or injury, they will transfer the animals to affiliated animal hospitals for treatment.

For more details, contact the Seocho Animal Love Center (☎6956-7980~2) or the Animal Welfare Team of the Local Economy Division (☎2155-8848).

Mayor Jo Eun-hee said, “I hope this small help will be of assistance during these socially difficult times, and we will continue to watch over every corner of the neighborhood to ensure that no neighbors or animals in the community are left behind.”

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