Naju City Operates 'Voluntary Reporting Period for Pet Registration System'

[Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Naju City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Kang In-gyu) announced on the 6th that it will operate a voluntary registration period until the 30th of next month for unregistered and unreported changes of companion animals.

According to the animal registration system implemented since 2014, dogs over 2 months old kept for companionship in houses, quasi-houses, or other spaces must be mandatorily registered.

Even after registration, if the owner's address, phone number, etc. change, a change report must be submitted.

Registration can be done at three animal hospitals in the jurisdiction (Naju General, Chaeum, Garam) and the Abandoned Animal Protection Center (Sanpo-myeon).

Owners can choose between an ‘implantable’ wireless identification device inserted into the body or an ‘external’ device attached as a collar, etc. This device is assigned a unique identification number that provides information such as the owner's name, contact information, and dog breed, helping to prevent loss and abandonment.

If the target animal is not registered, a fine of up to 600,000 KRW will be imposed according to Article 47 of the Animal Registration Act, and if changes are not reported, a fine of up to 400,000 KRW will be imposed.

The city plans to conduct intensive crackdowns for one month in October, after the voluntary reporting period ends, targeting those who have not registered animals or reported changes.

A city official said, “Animal registration is not optional but mandatory, and through this reporting period, we hope to promote a mature companion animal culture by raising the sense of responsibility among pet owners.”

Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong bong2910@asiae.co.kr

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