Geumcheon-gu Operates Voluntary Registration Period for Companion Dogs

Geumcheon-gu Operates Voluntary Dog Registration Reporting Period Until September 30

Apply by visiting animal hospitals or the District Office's Regional Economy Division, or online until September 30

Applies to dogs aged 2 months or older

Geumcheon-gu (District Mayor Yu Seong-hoon) announced that it is operating a voluntary dog registration reporting period from August 7 to September 30.

According to the Animal Protection Act, dogs aged 2 months or older kept as pets must be registered by implanting a radio identification device (internal type) or attaching one (external type).

Additionally, if the ownership of the animal changes, or if the owner's address, phone number, or the animal's status (lost, found, deceased) changes, a report must be submitted.

Owners who fail to register eligible animals or report changes may be fined up to 600,000 KRW. However, if compliance is made during the voluntary reporting period, the fine will be waived.

Residents wishing to apply for registration or report changes should bring their ID and visit a nearby animal hospital or the District Office's Regional Economy Division with their dog. Applications can also be made through the National Animal Protection Information System or Government24. However, if ownership has changed, applications can only be made by visiting (animal hospital, District Office Regional Economy Division) or through Government24 (National Animal Protection Information System is not available).

From October 1 to 31, Geumcheon-gu plans to intensively inspect dog registration status in major dog access areas such as parks and walking trails, as well as in areas where dog-related complaints frequently occur.

Yu Seong-hoon, Mayor of Geumcheon-gu, stated, “Animal registration is a safety measure to protect precious pets,” and urged, “Residents who have not yet registered their dogs should make sure to register during the voluntary reporting period.”

For more details, visit the Geumcheon-gu District Office website under ‘Information by Category → Economy·Enterprise·Animals → Animals → Animal Registration System’ or contact the District Office Regional Economy Division for guidance.

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