Tied to a rope, drenched in rain... 5-star hotel slammed for "wild boar surveillance"

Controversy Over Animal Abuse at a Hotel in Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

A 5-star hotel in Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, has sparked controversy over animal abuse after it was revealed that a dog was tied up with a rope and left in the rain. The hotel stated that the dog was a 'wild boar monitoring' dog and that measures have been taken to ensure the dog is now comfortable.

Paraspara Seoul, a 5-star hotel located in Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, is facing animal abuse controversy after it was revealed that a dog was left unattended in the rain.
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Recently, a post titled "Is this how a dog is managed at a 5-star hotel?" was uploaded on an online community. The author said, "It is a 5-star hotel with a great view and excellent facilities, and right behind the hotel is the Bukhansan hiking trail. The location is Ui-dong, Gangbuk-gu," and added, "I found the dog while taking a walk, and the more I looked, the stranger it seemed."

The author continued, "It was raining, and the dog was shivering, completely soaked. I looked inside the doghouse to see if there was a blanket, but there was no food bowl, and the doghouse was piled high with dog food," adding, "As a result, the dog didn’t even go inside the house and just ate outside the door. Naturally, there was no warm blanket inside, just a bare floor."

He pointed out, "The leash was not a leash but a white rope, and above all, there was a trap with a face print hanging nearby, which scared the dog," and criticized, "I think it’s unacceptable to manage a dog like this at a 5-star hotel."

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After the author directly inquired with the hotel, it was confirmed that the dog belonged to the hotel. The author said, "They said it was done to protect the dog from wild boars," and questioned, "I don’t know if they mean to protect the dog or the hotel from wild boars, but is this really the right way to protect it?"

As the controversy grew, on the 7th, Paraspara issued an explanation through social media. The hotel stated, "We sincerely apologize regarding the wild animal monitoring dog," and explained, "Due to its location within a national park, we have made various efforts to monitor the appearance of wild animals during winter. In the process of choosing an effective method, we moved the monitoring dog, which was kept near a nearby residential area, closer to the resort."

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They added, "On the morning of the 7th, the monitoring dog was relocated to a place where it can be comfortable with its owner," and said, "We will also do our best to ensure the dog’s health through veterinary checkups and pay close attention to providing a safe environment."

Despite the hotel’s explanation, criticism continues. Especially since the hotel has promoted animal-friendly marketing such as 'pet rooms,' there are accusations that the hotel is showing a double standard. One netizen pointed out, "Are there classes even among dogs? Some dogs have to monitor wild boars in the rain, while others get to enjoy a hotel stay. It’s shocking."

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