Incheon to Open Companion Animal Welfare Center Next Month... Citizen Education and Adoption Support

The city of Incheon announced on September 29 that it will officially begin operating the Companion Animal Welfare Center in Cheonghak-dong, Yeonsu-gu, starting next month.

The center was built with a total investment of 3.9 billion won from both national and city budgets, constructed on the site of the former Munhak Tunnel management building, with a total floor area of 782 square meters. The center supports the adoption of abandoned animals that have been rescued and protected by animal shelters in district and county offices.

Additionally, the center helps with socialization and behavior correction for companion animals, and operates educational programs on companion animal culture and community engagement programs for local residents.

Perspective view of Incheon City Companion Animal Welfare Center. Provided by Incheon City

Alongside the operation of the center, the city plans to continue policies to promote animal registration and prevent lost or abandoned animals. Since July this year, 226 dogs have been registered under the pilot dog noseprint registration program.

An official from the city of Incheon stated, "We hope that the Companion Animal Welfare Center will establish itself as a central space for spreading the appropriate culture of animal companionship, going beyond animal protection," and added, "We will continue to pursue animal welfare policies that citizens can truly feel."

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