Imsil County's Pet Industry Promotion Center Draws Positive Response During Cheese Festival

21 Abandoned Dogs Adopted
"Spreading a Culture of Respect for Life"

Imsil County in North Jeolla Province announced on the 16th that the organic animal adoption and pet industry promotion center, which was operated during the Imsil N Cheese Festival held from October 8 to 12, attracted significant interest and response from tourists.

During the Imsil N Cheese Festival held from the 8th to the 12th, the organic animal adoption and pet industry promotion center attracted the interest and positive response of tourists. Provided by Imsil County

During the festival, the county operated a booth for abandoned dog adoption and a promotion center for the pet industry, which is one of Imsil County's key industries. A total of 21 abandoned dogs found new families, making a meaningful contribution to spreading a culture of respect for life.

From the very first day of the festival, the animal adoption booth drew many tourists, showing high levels of interest. The number of people wishing to adopt exceeded expectations, creating a lively atmosphere at the site. Of the 14 two-month-old puppies originally available for adoption, all were adopted within just three days of the five-day festival.

In response, the Imsil County abandoned dog shelter promoted the adoption of puppies older than six months and mother dogs, resulting in a total of 21 abandoned dogs finding new families during the event.

The animal adoption booth also offered interactive programs for children, which were met with great enthusiasm. Children learned how to interact directly with puppies, experiencing the value of respecting life through activities such as petting and feeding treats. Additionally, an event where film photos taken on-site were given as gifts to families further heightened visitor engagement.

At the promotion center, major pet facilities in Imsil County-such as Osu Companion Animal Nuri, Osu Dog National Leisure Camping Site, and the Pet Memorial Park-were introduced, with informational leaflets distributed. The county also promoted the ongoing World Famous Dog Theme Land development project.

To improve the poor conditions of the current shelter, which houses around 100 abandoned dogs, the county is pushing forward with the construction of the "Imsil County Animal Protection Center" with a total project budget of 2 billion KRW. The center will consist of two buildings: a management building and a breeding building. Through this, Imsil County aims to establish a systematic and humane animal protection and management system and further solidify its status as an "animal-friendly city."

County Governor Sim Min stated, "Thanks to the interest shown by so many tourists in adopting abandoned dogs, we were able to create a warm and positive change," adding, "We will continue our efforts to become a happy, animal-friendly city where people and companion animals can thrive together."

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