Uiwang City Successfully Holds '1st Uiwang Pet Festival'

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Uiwang City successfully held the 'Uiwang Pet Festival' on the 14th at the lawn plaza of Wangsong Lake Park.

The event was organized to provide programs where citizens could gather with their pets in one place, enjoy diverse experiential activities, and learn about mature pet etiquette culture.

On stage at the event venue, a talk concert on pet behavior correction by renowned expert Kang Sung-ho was held, along with a showcase competition where pets could display their special talents. Additionally, a pet culture classroom offered walking classes and dog socialization classes, and the pet etiquette obstacle course—where participants navigated obstacles at speed—was filled with laughter from citizens.

Beyond this, the Uiwang Veterinary Association provided pet health consultations, and pet-related organizations in Uiwang City participated to provide information on behavior correction and basic hygiene grooming. Various hands-on experiences such as making pet name tags and tug toys were also arranged, receiving enthusiastic response from pet owners.

Uiwang Mayor Kim Sung-je said, "As more pet owners regard their pets as family members, the importance of pet etiquette culture that shows consideration for neighbors is becoming highlighted," and added, "I hope this event fosters a mature pet culture, and I will do my best to support pet welfare policies in the future."