Seoul City Conducts Rabies Vaccination for Companion Dogs... 'Microchip Animal Registration' Supported on a First-Come, First-Served Basis

The image shows the procedure of implanting a built-in microchip in a pet.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] Seoul City announced on the 10th that it will intensively carry out 'implantable animal registration' and 'rabies vaccination' to promote the registration of companion animals and prevent the occurrence of rabies.

Since rabies can be transmitted to humans through animals, households raising dogs or cats over 3 months old must get them vaccinated.

For the safety of citizens and companion dogs, the city will provide vaccines free of charge from the 15th to the 30th and administer rabies vaccinations on a first-come, first-served basis only to registered companion dogs. Citizens can visit designated animal hospitals near their residence and receive rabies vaccination by paying a procedure fee of 5,000 KRW.

Designated animal hospitals can be inquired about through the local district office or the 120 Dasan Call Center, and can also be checked on the district office websites.

Seoul City will also support 40,000 implantable animal registrations on a first-come, first-served basis only for companion dogs raised by Seoul citizens to effectively prevent loss and abandonment of companion dogs. Citizens who wish to participate can bring their ID and visit participating animal hospitals with their companion dogs to get implantable animal registration by paying 10,000 KRW.

For inquiries about participating animal hospitals, guidance is available through the Seoul Veterinary Medical Association Call Center (070-8633-2882).

Implantable microchip animal registration is done by inserting a chip, which eliminates concerns about damage or loss, making it easy to find lost companion animals. According to the current Animal Protection Act Article 47, dogs over 2 months old must be registered, and failure to do so may result in a fine of up to 1,000,000 KRW.

Na Baek-ju, Director of the Seoul City Citizen Health Bureau, said, "We are conducting rabies vaccinations for the health of precious companion animals and the safety of citizens," adding, "We will promote animal registration by linking support with implantable animal registration and also strive to prevent abandoned animals."

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