Seongdong-gu Operates 'Uri-dongne Pet Care Center' for Pet Sitting Services

Professional Pet Boarding Service for Vulnerable Groups During Holidays, Moving, or Hospitalization
Up to 10 Days of Foster Care Per Dog or Cat for Basic Livelihood Security Recipients, Lower-Income Households, and Single-Parent Families Registered in Seongdong-gu, with No Limit on Number of Applications

The 2nd Seongdong-gu Pet Festival held last year

Seongdong-gu, Seoul (Mayor Jeong Wono) announced that it will operate the ‘Our Neighborhood Pet Boarding Service’ to safely provide foster care for pets of socially vulnerable groups.

Vulnerable pet-owning households often face difficulties when they need to leave their homes for extended periods due to holidays, moving, hospitalization, etc., as they have no acquaintances or family members to take care of their pets. Private boarding facilities also impose a significant financial burden.

Accordingly, the district operates the ‘Our Neighborhood Pet Boarding Service,’ where animal boarding management companies provide professional foster care services for vulnerable pet-owning households. Four animal boarding management businesses have been designated as ‘Our Neighborhood Pet Boarding Service’ locations: Hanyang Animal Medical Center (Haengdang-dong), Lee Yunse Animal Hospital (Haengdang-dong), Joeun Animal Hospital (Hawangsimni-dong), and Goyang Ah, Annyeong? (Majang-dong).

Residents registered in Seongdong-gu who are basic livelihood security recipients, lower-income households, or single-parent families can apply for foster care for up to 10 days per dog or cat without limit on the number of times. The pet boarding service will also continue to operate during the Lunar New Year holiday to ensure uninterrupted proper care for the boarded animals.

Reservations can be made by phone after confirming the types of animals accepted and admission criteria for each facility. When visiting, applicants must bring relevant proof documents such as a basic livelihood security recipient certificate, lower-income household confirmation, or single-parent family certificate, along with an ID card.

Details on boarding criteria, including operating hours for each facility, can be found on the Seongdong-gu Office website’s ‘Animal Happiness News Board.’ For more information, inquiries can be made to the Women and Family Department’s Pet Policy Team.

The district is also promoting the ‘Our Neighborhood Animal Hospital’ project, which supports essential medical care for pets of vulnerable groups. In 2024, comprehensive check-ups and treatments will be provided for a total of 76 pets, with the ‘Our Neighborhood Animal Hospital’ designated and operated starting from March this year.

Jeong Wono, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, said, “Through the operation of the ‘Our Neighborhood Pet Boarding Service,’ we expect to significantly alleviate the psychological and economic burdens of vulnerable groups regarding pet care.” He added, “We will continue to create an animal-friendly city in Seongdong where both people and their pets can live safely and happily.”

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