24 Dogs Abused Amidst Waste and Garbage Urgently Rescued... Gyeongju City Requests Investigation of Dog Owners

Gyeongju City urgently rescued 24 dogs from a multi-family house filled with filth and garbage in Angang-eup, Gyeongju.

According to Gyeongju City, on September 9, it was determined that animal abuse had occurred at the house. In cooperation with the Gyeongju Police Station, animal protection organizations (Animal Welfare Solidarity Gonggam), and the Gyeongju City Council (councilors Lee Gang-hee and Jeong Seong-ryong), 24 abused dogs were rescued in accordance with Article 34 (Rescue and Protection of Animals) of the Animal Protection Act.

The interior view of a multi-family house in Angang-eup, Gyeongju City, where abused animals were rescued last September.

Along with this, Gyeongju City requested an investigation by the police into A, a dog owner in his 60s, on charges of animal abuse for failing to provide appropriate living space, hygiene, and health care for the pets.

At the time of rescue, the interior of the approximately 20-pyeong multi-family house was entangled with filth and garbage, and the dogs were found to be infected with external parasites and skin diseases.

Accordingly, Gyeongju City, together with animal protection organizations, obtained A's consent to relinquish ownership of the 24 dogs and is currently providing direct care for them.

Gyeongju City rescued 24 abused animals (dogs) from a multi-family house in Angang-eup, Gyeongju City, last September, in cooperation with the police, animal protection organizations, and the city council.

The 24 rescued dogs are currently being cared for at the Gyeongju Animal Love Protection Center, and among them, 17 have been adopted and found new families.

The remaining 7 dogs, after entering the protection center, gave birth and are waiting for adoption along with their puppies.

Lee Seon-mi, head of the Animal Protection Team in Gyeongju City (veterinary nurse), emphasized, “Animal abuse is punishable by up to three years in prison or a fine of up to 30 million won. We will respond strictly if any acts of animal abuse are detected.”

A dog rescued from a multi-family house in Angang-eup, Gyeongju-si last September is waiting for adoption at the Gyeongju Animal Love Protection Center with her puppies after giving birth.

A, the dog owner in his 60s, was sent to the prosecution without detention on charges of violating the Animal Protection Act.

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