Register and Update Pet Dog Information by September...Fine up to 1 Million KRW for Violations

Incheon City is operating a voluntary dog registration reporting period until September 30 to promote dog registration and update registration information.

According to the 'Animal Protection Act,' if you raise a dog aged two months or older for companionship, you must register it with an animal registration agency within 30 days. Owners must also report any changes such as owner information, owner address or contact details, or if the registered animal has died. Violations may result in a fine of up to 1 million KRW under the Animal Protection Act.

However, during this voluntary reporting period, registering a dog or reporting changes to registered dog information will exempt owners from fines for unregistered dogs or delayed change reports. Starting in October, after the voluntary reporting period ends, enforcement will be conducted in parks and other places with high pet traffic.

Dog registration can be completed by visiting a nearby animal hospital designated as an animal registration agency, and owners must prepare identification for verification and information entry. Change reports can also be submitted online through the 'National Animal Protection Information System' and 'Government 24' websites.

Meanwhile, Incheon City is conducting a campaign to prevent pet loss and abandonment during the summer vacation season, when abandoned animals increase. If a pet is lost, owners can report the loss and check rescued animals through the National Animal Protection Information System.

An Incheon City official urged, "Dog registration is not optional but mandatory, so please make sure to complete animal registration and change reports without omission during this voluntary reporting period."

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