Yongin City Supports 150,000 Won Adoption Fees for Abandoned Animals

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park No-hoon] Yongin City announced on the 12th that it will provide up to 150,000 won in adoption fees for medical expenses and other costs when residents adopt abandoned animals such as dogs and cats from the city's Animal Protection Center.

The initiative aims to promote adoption of abandoned animals and establish a proper companion animal culture.

The city will cover 60% of processing costs up to a maximum of 150,000 won, including disease diagnosis and treatment fees, vaccinations, neutering/spaying surgery fees, microchip registration fees, and grooming expenses.

To apply for the adoption fee, adopters can submit an invoice, detailed receipt of medical fees, copies of bankbook and identification card to the staff email (sorong@korea.kr) or fax (031-324-3469). Anyone who has adopted within 6 months of the adoption date is eligible to apply.

For more information and application forms, visit the Yongin City Animal Protection Center blog (blog.naver.com/yonginanimal17).

Those wishing to adopt abandoned animals under care at the city's Animal Protection Center must make a reservation in advance and visit the center in person for consultation.

Animals under care can be found through the Animal Protection Management System website and the Pointe Hand app. You can schedule a consultation by calling the center (031-314-3463) or through KakaoTalk chat.

Based on submitted documents and consultation details, the city recommends suitable companion animals for appropriate living environments and provides post-adoption management support including socialization training.

For more information, contact the Yongin City Animal Protection Division, Animal Protection Team (031-324-3470).