SEOUL, March 22 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday it will supply a year of totally free animal insurance coverage for individuals embracing abandoned animals.
Those embracing and signing up an abandoned animal through 13 firms and organizations consisting of the Seoul Animal Care Center will gain from a complimentary animal insurance plan for one year.
The insurance coverage strategy presented collectively by Seoul and DB Insurance Co. will cover the medical cost of dealing with illness and injuries sustained or caused upon other animals.
Abandoned cats will now be covered by the insurance coverage, which was formerly available just for abandoned dogs.
Last year, there were 4,870 abandoned animals in Seoul, 32 percent of which were embraced or contributed. Another 14 percent were euthanized.
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