Jungnang-gu Operates 24-Hour Emergency Care Hospital for Abandoned Animals

Operating Veterinary Hospital for Emergency Treatment of Abandoned and Lost Animals Enters 4th Year... Signed Agreement with Junghwa-dong Royal Animal Medical Center on 12th and Started Full-Scale Treatment, Saving 181 Precious Lives Since 2019

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) operates a 24-hour emergency medical hospital to treat lost and abandoned animals requiring immediate emergency care due to various accidents and to provide temporary care for pets of COVID-19 confirmed patients.

The district signed an agreement with Royal Animal Medical Center located in Junghwa-dong on the 12th and began full-scale operation. The hospital provides 24-hour treatment, enabling appropriate emergency care, which is expected to minimize deaths or euthanasia of abandoned and lost animals as well as stray cats.

The treatment items include ▲common tests (respiratory, digestive system tests, etc.) ▲internal medicine (infectious diseases, seizures, and respiratory distress) ▲surgical treatment (traffic accidents, wounds, excluding fracture treatment), and if necessary, temporary care for pets of COVID-19 confirmed patients is also supported.

Emergency treatment for abandoned animals can be requested by any Jungnang-gu resident. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, contact the Health Administration Division of Jungnang-gu Public Health Center, and during holidays and nighttime, call the duty office of Jungnang-gu Office.

The district has designated and operated an emergency medical hospital for abandoned animals for four years to promote harmonious coexistence between humans and animals and to spread a culture of respect for life.

The emergency medical project attracts high interest from residents, with the budget often running out early each year. Thanks to this, 181 precious lives have been saved since 2019.

In addition to emergency treatment, this year various projects will be promoted to improve awareness of animal welfare and establish a culture for companion animals, including visiting animal protection education for kindergarten and elementary school students, support for adoption fees for abandoned animals, pet etiquette classes, support for companion animal behavior correction, and neutering and feeding station installation for stray cats.

Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, said, “I am always grateful to the residents who volunteer and provide help in various ways for animal welfare,” and added, “We will spare no effort to ensure that residents can empathize with animal welfare by rescuing and treating abandoned animals as well as fostering a proper companion animal culture.”

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