Seoul City Supports Rabies Vaccination and Microchip Animal Registration for Pets Until the End of This Month

Rabies Vaccination 5,000 Won · Animal Registration 10,000 Won Each for First 40,000 Animals on a First-Come, First-Served Basis

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] Seoul City announced on the 15th that it will intensively carry out 'implantable animal registration' and 'rabies vaccination' until the 30th of this month to promote animal registration for companion animals and prevent rabies.

According to Seoul City, since rabies can be transmitted to humans through animals, households raising dogs and cats over 3 months old must vaccinate their animals. From the 16th to the 30th, the city will purchase vaccines and provide free rabies vaccinations, and citizens can receive the vaccination by visiting designated animal hospitals near their residence and paying only a 5,000 KRW procedure fee.

Designated animal hospitals can be confirmed by inquiring at the local district office, the 120 Dasan Call Center, or through the district office website.

The city also decided to support implantable animal registration for up to 40,000 dogs on a first-come, first-served basis, in cooperation with the Korea Non-Life Insurance Social Contribution Council and the Seoul Veterinary Medical Association, to effectively prevent the loss and abandonment of companion dogs.

Implantable animal registration involves inserting a microchip into the animal's body, which eliminates concerns about damage or loss, making it easier to find the owner if the companion animal is lost. According to Article 47 of the Animal Protection Act, a fine of up to 1,000,000 KRW may be imposed if animals subject to registration (companion dogs over 2 months old) are not registered.

Citizens who wish to register their animals can visit participating animal hospitals with their ID and companion dog and receive implantable animal registration for 10,000 KRW.

A Seoul City official stated, "Especially this year, rabies vaccinations will be prioritized for companion dogs that have been registered. Therefore, citizens who have not yet registered their animals are encouraged to take advantage of both implantable animal registration and rabies vaccination at an affordable cost within this month."

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