A muzzled dog is seen at the 2021 K-Pet Fair at the KINTEX exhibit center in Goyang, northwest of Seoul, on May 30, 2021. (Yonhap)
SEOUL, May 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government revealed on Friday its concentrate on promoting family pet owner compliance in May, when lots of people start taking their dogs out.
Last year, the Animal Protection Act went through a total modification and entered into impact on April 27 after a one-year grace duration. The modified law intends to enhance family pet owners’ duties and adherence to guidelines.
The modifications to the law incorporate different commitments.
Pet owners are needed to guarantee that not just particular types of dogs, such as Tosa or pit bull terriers, however likewise common dogs, stay within designated locations where family pets are kept and do not stray without guidance.
When walking their dogs, owners should keep them on a leash or harness and guarantee that the length of the leash does not surpass 2 meters.
In typical locations inside structures, such as passages, elevators, workplaces, and dorms, additional preventative measures should be taken, such as holding the dog straight or utilizing a brief leash.
When accompanied by a dog that is thought about strong, owners should utilize leashes and muzzles rather of collars. Additionally, owners are bound to finish a three-hour training course on accountable dog ownership every year.
Violating these commitments can lead to jail time for approximately 3 years or a fine of approximately 30 million won (US$22,610).
Following a grace duration, a brand-new law will be executed on April 27 next year, presenting the “Aggressive Dog Ownership Permit System.”
People stroll with their family pet dogs at a lake park in Seoul on Jan. 4, 2022. (Yonhap)
To obtain an ownership license from the city, owners should register their dogs, obtain liability insurance coverage, and have their family pets made sterile or neutered.
Those who formerly owned aggressive dogs should likewise obtain a license within 6 months of the reliable date.
Raising a strong dog without a license can result in jail time for approximately one year or a fine of approximately 10 million won.
Furthermore, the city revealed necessary registration of dogs and cats. Owners can register their family pets at a close-by veterinary center or other designated firms for 10,000 won.
It is vital to report any modifications in the owner or guardian’s address or contact number. Failure to sign up a dog can lead to a fine of approximately 600,000 won.
The federal government likewise motivates dog owners to utilize recognition tags while walking their family pets and to get their waste.
Starting this month, the city of Seoul and its self-governing districts will actively promote dog owner compliance in city parks, the Han River Park, and popular walking routes.
To fight animal cruelty, the city and self-governing districts will develop a joint public-private assessment group and perform routine evaluations of animal-related businesses.
Lina Jang ([email protected])
