Gyeonggi-do Banryeomaru Temporarily Shelters 60 Rescue Dogs from Gyeongbuk Wildfire Damage

Sequential Transfer of 60 Rescued Dogs to Banryo Maru (Yeoju) According to Burn Treatment Status
Support for Post-Burn Care, Vaccinations, Heartworm Treatment, and Neutering Surgery for Four Months

Gyeonggi Province announced on the 10th that it will sequentially transfer and protect more than 60 animals that were urgently rescued from the wildfire-affected areas in Gyeongbuk and are currently receiving treatment at animal hospitals in the metropolitan area, by bringing them to Banryo Maru (Yeoju).

Gyeonggi Province is sequentially transferring and protecting about 60 animals that were urgently rescued from the wildfire-affected areas in North Gyeongsang Province and are currently being treated at animal hospitals in the metropolitan area to Banryeomaru (Yeoju). Provided by Gyeonggi Province

The province considers the wildfire damage in the Yeongnam region a 'national emergency' and decided to provide a temporary foster care facility for disaster-affected animals by applying the 'Gyeonggi Province Animal Protection Center Operation and Management Regulations.'

In cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the animal protection organization alliance 'Lucy’s Friends,' and partner animal hospitals, medical support such as burn treatment and health care will be provided during the four-month temporary foster care period.

The animals transferred to Banryo Maru (Yeoju) are those that have received burn treatment or completed burn treatment at animal hospitals in the metropolitan area after rescue, including mothers and their offspring born after rescue.

During the temporary foster care period, the province plans to provide the rescued dogs with the same high-quality care as existing protected animals, including physical examinations, animal registration, vaccination against infectious diseases, prevention and treatment of heartworm, neutering surgery, and socialization activities.

Lee Kang-young, Director of the Livestock Animal Welfare Bureau of Gyeonggi Province, said, "We will contribute to overcoming the wildfire disaster as quickly as possible with a community spirit focused on saving lives," and added, "We will continue to practice the value of respecting life at Banryo Maru and strive to become a model for animal welfare in the Republic of Korea."

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