Gwangju City to Provide Temporary Care for Pets of COVID-19 Confirmed Cases Starting from the 16th
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 15th that it will start a pet care service from the 16th to entrust the care of pets when COVID-19 confirmed patients cannot take care of their pets due to facility quarantine.
The purpose is to allow pet owners to safely entrust their pets without worry even if they are confirmed with COVID-19 during the recent third wave of the pandemic, so they can focus on their treatment.
The target is COVID-19 confirmed patients who have no household members able to take care of their pets and wish to receive care, with the protection period lasting from the day of hospitalization to the day of discharge.
Gwangju designated a total of eight animal care agencies as entrusted pet care providers, receiving applications from local animal care businesses wishing to manage pets of COVID-19 confirmed patients, with 1 to 3 agencies selected per autonomous district.
Pet owners who wish to entrust their pets after being notified of a positive diagnosis by the health center can contact the local health center or the animal protection department of the autonomous district, and the daily entrusted care fee of about 35,000 won is borne by the pet owner.
When processing the admission procedure for pets of COVID-19 confirmed patients, Gwangju City will ensure thorough disinfection during the handover process through cooperation between the local health center and the animal protection department of the autonomous district to alleviate citizens' concerns, and will continue entrusted care until the COVID-19 situation is resolved.
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Park Nam-eon, Director of the City Job and Economy Office, said, "Many citizens were worried when COVID-19 confirmed patients could not take care of their pets due to facility quarantine," and added, "The designation of entrusted care agencies where pets can be left is expected to contribute to preventing abandoned animals and to the emotional stability of confirmed patients."
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