Seoul City Supports 'Essential Medical Expenses' for Pets of Vulnerable Groups at 40 Designated Animal Hospitals

Support for basic health checkups, vaccinations, heartworm medication, etc... Usable without separate application, only 5,000 KRW per session
Reducing animal care costs for vulnerable groups, emotional stability, and strengthening animal protection

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] Seoul City announced on the 14th that it will launch the ‘Our Neighborhood Animal Hospital’ project to support vulnerable groups living with companion animals.

Seoul City plans to reduce the burden on vulnerable groups raising companion animals and strengthen animal protection by supporting essential medical care for companion animals such as basic health checkups, mandatory vaccinations, and heartworm prevention medication.

From the 15th, vulnerable groups can visit animal hospitals designated by Seoul City without a separate application process and receive essential medical care for their companion animals by only paying the consultation fee (5,000 KRW per visit, up to 10,000 KRW). Eligible recipients are basic livelihood security recipients and lower-income groups registered as residents of Seoul who raise dogs and cats. They must present a certificate of recipient status or a confirmation of lower-income status (issued within the last 3 months).

Accordingly, Seoul City has designated a total of 40 ‘Our Neighborhood Animal Hospitals’ based on recommendations from the Seoul Veterinary Association. The ‘Our Neighborhood Animal Hospitals’ can be checked on the Seoul City website and the 120 Dasan Call Center. The support items include basic health checkups, vaccinations, and essential animal medical care such as heartworm prevention medication. Except for the citizen’s co-payment, the remaining costs are supported by Seoul City and the ‘Our Neighborhood Animal Hospitals.’

Seoul City will support a total of 500 households this year and plans to expand the number of supported households next year. Park Yumi, Director of the Seoul City Citizen Health Bureau, said, “The ‘Our Neighborhood Animal Hospital’ project is a program that helps reduce the burden on vulnerable groups living with companion animals so they can enjoy a healthy life with their pets,” adding, “As this project strengthens animal welfare and simultaneously promotes welfare for vulnerable groups, Seoul City will continue to expand the number of supported households and designated animal hospitals and strengthen support.”

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