Sejong-si, Collecting Citizens' Opinions on Building a Companion Animal Culture Center

[Asia Economy (Sejong) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] Sejong City is collecting citizens' opinions on the construction of a companion animal culture center.

The city announced on the 20th that it will conduct a citizen awareness survey on the installation of companion animal-based (infrastructure) facilities targeting local citizens until the 29th of this month.

The survey was prepared to be used for establishing the basic plan and feasibility study for the companion animal culture center. Survey items include the current status and conditions of companion animal ownership, the scale and necessary facilities of the companion animal culture center, location, and other necessary policies.

Citizens can participate in the survey either through the city’s website or by visiting the Eup, Myeon, or Dong offices in person to fill out the survey manually.

The basic plan establishment and feasibility study for the construction of the companion animal culture center is being promoted by the Local Administration Strategy Research Institute. After a mid-term report meeting next month, it is scheduled to be completed by November.

The city plans to respond to the era of 10 million companion animal families by playing a role as a hub for animal protection and welfare infrastructure and policy based on the results of the study.

Currently, it is estimated that 53,791 companion animals are raised in 38,780 households in Sejong. As of the end of last month, the number of registered animals is 14,418.

Yoon Chang-hee, head of the Animal Hygiene and Quarantine Division of the city, said, “With the increase in the population raising companion animals, citizens’ demand for dedicated spaces for animal protection and welfare is rapidly increasing,” and added, “The city will promote the construction of the companion animal culture center to create a happy city Sejong for both animals and people.”

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