Jeonbuk Province to Conduct Focused Crackdown on Unregistered Companion Dogs in November

Registration Status, Identification Tags, and Leash Use

As the voluntary animal registration reporting period operated by Jeonbuk Province from September to October has ended, the province will conduct a “Focused Crackdown on Unregistered Companion Dogs” for one month starting next month.

Jeonbuk Provincial Government Office building. Provided by Jeonbuk Province

According to the province on the 31st, this crackdown is a measure to prevent the loss and abandonment of companion dogs and to promote a responsible pet ownership culture. It will be carried out in 14 cities and counties within the province, focusing on areas with a high concentration of companion animals such as dog parks, public parks, and walking trails.

The “mandatory animal registration” applies to dogs over two months old that are kept in residential or semi-residential buildings, or for companionship in other locations. Owners can newly register or report changes through city or county offices or designated animal registration agencies (such as animal hospitals or animal protection centers).

The crackdown will cover the following: ▲whether the pet is registered ▲whether an identification tag is attached ▲whether a leash of two meters or less is used ▲whether pet waste is collected. Owners who fail to comply with these basic management duties will be fined up to 600,000 won in accordance with the Animal Protection Act.

The province operates two focused enforcement periods each year to enhance the effectiveness of the animal registration system and to encourage greater public awareness among residents.

Min Sunshik, Director of the Department of Agro-Bio and Livestock Industry at Jeonbuk Province, stated, “Wearing identification tags, using leashes, and collecting pet waste are the starting points for a mature companion animal culture, not only during this crackdown period but at all times. The interest and actions of each and every resident are what make Jeonbuk Province a place where people and animals can be happy together.”

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