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Subject Gangdong-gu in Seoul, The First Local Government which opened “Cafe for Adopting Abandoned Pets”

Reporter Taesoo Lee = As the era of ten million pets, being in the midst of serious problems as abandoned pets, ‘cafe for adopting abandoned pets’ will be opened for the first time in Seoul city.

Gangdong-gu in Seoul said in 22nd that it is the first local government in the country that opens cafe for adopting abandoned pets in 24th which is called as “Gangdong Ribbon Center.”

Gandong-gu introduced, “The word ribbon means that abandoned pets can be reborn by adoption and pets and owners will be tied once again through education,” adding with, “This is the first time that animal shelters became cultural spaces like cafe which can be visited by local citizens with joy.”

Center protects abandoned pets in jurisdiction for certain period and has a role to teach pet owners basic knowledge. It also provides education of correcting problematic behaviors.

The center is a three-story building of 494.94 square meters.

The first floor will be occupied by Gangdong-gu adopting center, pets’ playground, and coffee shop which accommodates from 20 to 25 abandoned pets. The second floor has the place to educate and consult about adoptions.

Not only programs for correcting pets’ problematic behaviors which is called as ‘Gangdong Sudanggae’ but also training education for behavioral specialists will be held on the third floor.

The center is open from 10am to 8pm every Tuesday to Sunday.

The head of Ganddong-gu, Haesik Lee, said, “Gangdong ribbon center will contribute to making mature and healthy pet culture and be positive role model to other local governments.”
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