Gangbuk-gu, Spring Rabies Vaccination for Pets

Animal Owner Cost (Procedure Fee) 5,000 Won, Preventive Vaccine Medicine Cost Supported on a First-Come, First-Served Basis... Vaccinations Available at 23 Animal Hospitals in the Area... Check Details on the District Office Website

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangbuk-gu (District Mayor Park Gyeom-su) will conduct rabies vaccinations for companion animals from April 15 to 30 in celebration of the spring season.

Rabies is an acute infectious disease that causes severe illness in both humans and animals. Infection occurs as animals and humans act as vectors for each other. For this reason, related laws impose mandatory requirements. Companion animal owners must vaccinate their pets against rabies at least once a year, and failure to comply may result in a fine of 2 million KRW or more.

The vaccination targets are all dogs and cats aged 3 months or older.

The vaccinations can be administered at 23 animal hospitals within the district, and animal owners only need to pay a 5,000 KRW service fee. The cost of the vaccine is provided free of charge only during the spring vaccination period. However, for dogs, the vaccine cost support is limited to those registered with the animal registration system.

When visiting an animal hospital, owners must bring one of the following: an animal registration certificate, an external wireless identification device, or a tag displaying the registration number. If the identification tag is implanted inside the animal, the hospital will verify the animal registration status using a wireless electronic (RFID) reader.

Animal hospitals participating in the vaccination program can be found on the district office website (News section). Since the free vaccine supply may run out early, it is advised to inquire in advance before visiting the hospital.

The district office has requested cooperation from animal hospitals to inform owners of unregistered dogs about the support program for implanted wireless identification devices (with a personal payment of 10,000 KRW).

For any inquiries, please contact the Job and Economy Division of Gangbuk District Office.

Park Gyeom-su, Mayor of Gangbuk-gu, stated, “Rabies is a highly fatal infectious disease, so prevention is of utmost importance,” and added, “Owners raising dogs and cats aged 3 months or older are strongly encouraged to participate in the vaccination at least once a year.”

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