Owner Changes Story After Desperately Searching for Cat... Temporary Caregiver Appears

Owner Searching for Lost Cat Changes Words After Finding Cat

The owner who was looking for a lost pet cat(?) reportedly left a message saying "Just take good care of it" after someone appeared claiming to be temporarily caring for the cat.

On the 27th, a story was posted on an online community along with a photo of a black and white "tuxedo cat," stating that they were looking for it. Later, a netizen who found the cat posted a photo of a cat wandering the streets, asking, "Is this the one?" In response, Mr. A asked, "Is this my cat? Where is it located?" After confirming that it was Mr. A's cat, Mr. B said, "We are temporarily caring for it at our home, so please contact me personally."

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However, the cat owner left a comment saying "Just take good care of it," indicating no intention to reclaim the cat. Eventually, the cat that was being temporarily cared for was sent to a shelter. It is currently known that the cat is being cared for by the Korea Animal Rescue Management Association.

Meanwhile, although the average lifespan of a cat is 10 to 15 years, the average lifespan of a stray cat is only about 3 to 5 years. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, as of 2022, the number of stray cats in seven major metropolitan cities including Seoul is estimated to be between 670,000 and 680,000. Seoul has about 100,000, and Gyeonggi-do has about 350,000. Expanding the scope nationwide, the number exceeds one million.

As the stray cat population increases, the Seoul Metropolitan Government is preparing guidelines for caring for stray cats. Based on the principle of feeding in places with minimal external exposure, at designated times, and only the amount that can be eaten at once, the care guidelines are expected to be established.

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