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Rogue Reptiles High Problem of Pet Abandonment in South Korea

SEOUL, July 31 (Korea Bizwire) — With the pet-rearing population exceeding 10 million in South Korea, the number of irresponsible acts where citizens abandon pets is also increasing. Last month, a crocodile was reportedly sighted in Yeongju, North Gyeongsang Province. The “crocodile” was captured by city staff at a local factory last Thursday and turned [...]

Seoul to Charge Pet-Owners for Reclaiming Lost Pets

SEOUL, Feb. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government is planning to begin charging pet-owners for reclaiming their lost pets from city-run animal rescue agencies. According to an announcement on February 6, the city government is planning to reveal, in March, details of an amendment of existing laws on charging pet-owners who reclaim their [...]