SEOUL, April 25 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Sunday it will offer a free animal insurance policy for 12 months to those who adopt an abandoned animal.
Anyone who adopts an abandoned animal through 13 designated public agencies and institutions and registers the animal with their local government will be eligible for a free animal insurance policy for 12 months.
The insurance covers treatment of various illnesses, including dental issues, as well as treatment of injuries and compensations for damages caused to humans or other animals.
Several districts are also offering subsidies for the adoption fees that include the cost of vaccines and neutering.
Last year, 39.8 percent of abandoned animals in Seoul were adopted and 9.5 percent were euthanized. Compared with the previous year, the adoption rate went up by 2.9 percentage points, while the rate of euthanasia dropped by 6.6 percentage points.
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