Suwon, South Korea, has replied to our e-People petition (2/12/2025) regarding the horrific animal neglect at an abandoned pet shop, as highlighted in our campaigns, Rescued from Abandoned Pet Shop in Suwon: Animals Starved for 2 Weeks!
👉 Petition: Hold Suwon Accountable: Justice for Animals Abandoned at Pet Shop – Investigate & Reform!
Their response is inadequate and does not bring justice for these animals. Please continue to support our efforts. Thank you.
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Below is Suwon's response:
Civil Petition Results
Organization in charge: Gyeonggi Province
Staff in charge: Kim__
Contact: 031-228-3997
Processing date: 2025-02-20
Result:
1. “A new Suwon, shining citizens,” We deeply appreciate your interest and support for a new Suwon, and we have carefully reviewed the petition you submitted.
2. The content of your petition is understood to be related to the “Management of Pet Shops.” Our response to your inquiry is as follows:
a. Our city regularly inspects licensed (registered) pet business establishments, such as animal sales businesses, for compliance with facility and personnel standards and business operator compliance matters according to the Animal Protection Act. We will guide those who wish to operate a pet business in our jurisdiction to apply for permission (registration) and ensure that pet business establishments are operated lawfully.
b. If it is suspected to be an unlicensed (unregistered) pet business establishment, please report it to the National Police Agency (☎112) or the Gyeonggi-do Special Judicial Police Corps (☎031-8008-5030) for penalty matters according to the Animal Protection Act.
c. Also, if you discover any animal abuse in the jurisdiction, please contact the industry team of each district’s economic transportation department (Jangan-gu ☎031-228-5384, Gwonseon-gu ☎031-228-6373, Paldal-gu ☎031-228-7374, Yeongtong-gu ☎031-228-8882) for entry and inspection.
3. If you need further clarification regarding this response, please contact Kim __, a civil servant at the Suwon Pet Center (☎031-228-3997), and they will gladly assist you.
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