Jungnang-gu Launches 'Animal Welfare Committee'... Striving to Improve Animal Rights

On the 13th, the Animal Welfare Committee Officially Launched... Nine Members Appointed Including Experts and Activists

Advisory Activities on Overall Animal Welfare

Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Gyeong-gi) officially launched the 'Animal Welfare Committee' this month.

The Animal Welfare Committee was established to create an environment where humans and animals can coexist safely and happily, in response to the growing interest in companion animals and animal welfare.

On the 13th, the district held an appointment ceremony and appointed a total of nine members, including experts in animal protection and welfare, field activists, district council members, and public officials. Following this, they shared the '2023 Basic Plan for Animal Welfare' and exchanged opinions on ways to revitalize animal welfare, uniting their intentions for the development of animal policies.

Going forward, the committee will carry out advisory activities in accordance with the Jungnang-gu Ordinance on Animal Welfare and the Promotion of a Culture of Respect for Life, including ▲establishing, implementing, and evaluating animal welfare implementation plans ▲animal welfare matters such as prevention of animal abuse, rescue, and protection ▲installation, operation, and designation of animal protection centers ▲education and promotion related to animal welfare and respect for life.

Ryu Gyeong-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, said, “We will create a city where animals and people can live together safely and happily,” and added, “We ask for the active activities of the Animal Welfare Committee to improve animal welfare.”

The district established the Animal Welfare Team in October 2018 and has been laying the institutional and policy foundations to improve animal welfare. In April 2019, it held a policy forum for the enactment of related ordinances, and in July of the same year, the ordinance was enacted. This year, to revitalize animal welfare, a new Animal Policy Team was formed, and Jungnang-gu is the first autonomous district in Seoul to operate two teams related to animal welfare.

So far, the district has carried out projects such as ▲a trap-neuter-return program for stray cats ▲designation and operation of emergency treatment hospitals for abandoned and lost animals ▲establishment of two rest shelters for pet owners ▲visiting animal protection education and behavior correction education. This year, it will newly operate the 'Animal Love College.' The 'Animal Love College' is a project that provides basic education on proper companion animal care to train animal welfare activists.

Additionally, a festival themed on communication and harmony between pet owners and non-pet owners is scheduled for the second half of the year.

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