Eunpyeong-gu Launches New Projects Including Pet Care, Cultural Classes, and Cultural Festivals

Increase in Pet-Friendly Households Following Reorganization into Family Policy Division for Policy Development

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Eunpyeong-gu (Mayor Kim Mi-kyung) is drawing attention by launching new projects related to companion animals in an era where more than 3 out of every 10 households have pets.

As the number of households with companion animals increases, Eunpyeong-gu reorganized the existing Job Economy Division's Animal Protection Team under the Family Policy Division and renamed it the Companion Animal Team to properly manage abandoned animals, establish mid- to long-term policy directions for companion animals, and implement new projects accordingly.

With the growing pet population and increasing resident interest in animal welfare, the concept of pets as family members is firmly taking root.

Accordingly, Eunpyeong-gu is launching full-scale new projects through the establishment of the Companion Animal Team.

First, a pet care project for vulnerable groups will be carried out. From May to December 2021, this care project is designed to help vulnerable groups maintain a healthy bond with their pets, providing mental and psychological stability.

Qualified pet care staff will visit vulnerable groups in need and provide animal welfare services.

Raising companion animals is greatly supported by useful information. Conflicts sometimes arise between households with pets and those without, but through the Companion Animal Culture Class, Eunpyeong-gu aims to create a communication platform among residents and improve understanding of pets, making Eunpyeong a happy place for both animals and people.

Specific projects include the annual celebrity-invited pet etiquette class "Eunpyeong Toktok," a 1:1 professional clinic for 50 households' dogs called "Eunpyeong Daengdaengi School," and a visiting pet home care service "Chajagal Gae" for 15 households.

Additionally, a "Companion Animal Culture Festival" is being planned to contribute to the development of a mature pet culture.

Other animal protection projects underway include the "Support Project for Microchip Animal Registration Fees for Companion Dogs" to increase animal registration rates, an "Abandoned Animal Protection Project," and a stray cat neutering project.

Kim Mi-kyung, Mayor of Eunpyeong-gu, stated, "Companion animals are living beings and family members living together with people," adding, "The district will continue various companion animal projects, including the establishment of an Animal Culture Center, with a keen interest in companion animals."

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