Suwon City Operates Voluntary Pet Registration Reporting Period

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Suwon Special City announced on the 6th that it will operate a 'voluntary animal registration reporting period' to establish a mature pet culture and prevent loss and abandonment of animals.

Registration targets include dogs aged 2 months or older kept for pet purposes, and cats kept for pet purposes are also eligible for registration.

The first voluntary reporting period runs from May 1 to June 30, and the second reporting period runs from September 1 to October 31. Intensive crackdowns will be conducted in July and November. Those who register during the voluntary reporting period will be exempt from fines.

Animal registration can be done through two methods: visiting an animal hospital designated as an animal registration agent to have a microchip implanted (implantable method), or purchasing and attaching an external collar tag (external method). Applicants should choose one method and submit an animal registration application form to an animal registration agent.

Animal registration agents can be found on the National Animal Protection Information System (https://www.animal.go.kr).

If the owner's information or address and contact details change, notification must be made at each district office (in person), through Gov24 (https://www.gov.kr), or the National Animal Protection Information System.

Registering animals helps quickly locate owners when pets are lost. It also allows access to certain public facilities such as pet playgrounds.

Failure to register target animals or report changes in information results in administrative fines of up to 1 million won in accordance with the 'Animal Protection Act'.

For inquiries, contact the Economic Transportation and Industry Team at each district office. △Jangan-gu: 031-228-5384 △Gwonseon-gu: 031-228-6373 △Paldal-gu: 031-228-7374 △Yeongtong-gu: 031-228-8882