Gangseo-gu Adds Dog Shelter at Banghwa Neighborhood Park, Bringing Total to Five

Free Entry for Registered Dogs at Approximately 140-Square-Meter Shelter

The number of dog shelters in Gangseo-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Jin Gyo-hoon), has increased to five. The district announced on November 11 that it had built a new dog shelter at Banghwa Neighborhood Park (855 Banghwa-dong), which opened on November 9.

District Mayor Jin Kyo-hoon delivers remarks at the opening ceremony for a dog shelter. Provided by Gangseo-gu.

The new shelter covers approximately 140 square meters. It is enclosed by portable fences so dogs can run and play safely, and is equipped with waste bag dispensers and a rest area for owners. It is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and admission is free.

Only dogs that have been registered are allowed in, and entry is restricted for the five breeds classified as dangerous dogs under the Animal Protection Act. Visitors must bring waste bags and leashes, and smoking and bringing food into the shelter are prohibited.

With the addition of Banghwa Neighborhood Park, the district now operates five dog shelters: Hwanggeumnae Neighborhood Park in Gayang-dong, two locations at Bongjesan Neighborhood Park in Hwagok-dong, and Eoullim Park in Magok-dong. The district has also renovated the existing shelter facilities. It expects that providing more space for dogs to play will help reduce conflicts between households with and without pets.

“As the number of households with pets continues to grow, it is important to create an environment where households with and without pets can live together,” District Mayor Jin Gyo-hoon said. “We will continue to carefully consider residents’ opinions and develop harmonious spaces that everyone can enjoy comfortably.”

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