Seoul Seocho District’s Response to Animal Neglect Petition: Incomplete and Unsatisfactory
Update: On March 18, 2025, a response was received from the Seoul Metropolitan City’s Animal Protection Department, as follows:
I received your letter to urge me to immediately investigate a case concerning animal neglect located in the Cheonggyesan area of Seocho-gu. First of all, thank you for loving animals.
As a result of checking your petition, it was found that an employee from Seocho-gu, along with the initial informant and CARE’s ex-representative, went to the site to persuade the elderly person. They agreed to adopt two puppies to CARE and for initial informant to take care of the two adult dogs on site. This issue was successfully resolved through public-private cooperation, and in the future, we will continue to work with animal protection organizations to take the lead in protecting lives.
Going forward, we will try to promote animal welfare and request law revision to government.
Thank you again for deep love and concern about animals and wish you all the best in your family.
Best regards,
안녕하세요 !
서초구 청계산 인근에서 개들이 방치되고 있으니 즉각적인 조사를 해달라는 청원 발 보았습니다. 우선 귀하의 동물 사랑에 대하여 감사를 드립니다.
청원에 대하여 확인하여 본 결과 서초구 직원이 최초제보자, 케어 관계자 등이 같이 현장에 나가 노인을 설득하여 강아지 2마리는 동물단체에 기증하도록 하고 성견 2마리는 최초 제보자가 현장에서 계속 돌보아 주기로 합의하였습니다. 이번 일은 민관협력으로 문제가 잘 해결된 사례이며 앞으로도 동물보호단체와 협력하여 생명을 보호하는 일에 앞장서도록 하겠습니다.
향후에도 서울시는 지속적으로 동물복지와 이를 위한 동물보호법 개정을 건의하도록 하겠습니다.
다시한번 동물을 사랑하심에 감사를 드리며 가족의 평안을 기원합니다.
감사합니다.
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Update: On March 18, 2025, a response was received from the Seoul Seocho District Mayor, as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
We sincerely appreciate your love and concern for animals, as expressed in your petition regarding the abandoned dogs near Cheonggyesan in Seocho-gu.
Upon reviewing the matter, we confirm that Seocho-gu officials visited the site along with the initial informant and representatives from an animal welfare organization. Through their efforts, the elderly individual in question was persuaded to donate two puppies to the organization, while the initial informant agreed to continue caring for two adult dogs on-site. This case serves as a successful example of public-private cooperation in resolving such issues.
Moving forward, Seocho-gu remains committed to working closely with animal protection organizations to safeguard animal welfare. We will also continue to advocate for amendments to animal protection laws to further enhance these efforts.
Once again, we deeply appreciate your love for animals and your dedication to their well-being. We wish you and your family peace and happiness.
Thank you.
Best regards,
Seocho-gu District Office
Mayor of Seocho-gu
Contact: Kim __ (Seocho-gu Office Sports Promotion Division, 02-2155-5354)
안녕하세요, 선생님
동물에 대한 깊은 애정과 관심을 가지고 서초구 청계산 인근에서 발생한 유기견 문제에 대해 청원해 주신 것에 진심으로 감사드립니다.
해당 사안에 대한 검토를 위해 서초구 관계자들이 최초 제보자 및 동물보호단체 관계자와 함께 현장을 직접 방문하여 확인하였고, 이 과정에서 해당 어르신을 설득하여 강아지 두 마리를 동물보호단체에 기부하도록 하였으며, 최초 제보자는 현장에서 성견 두 마리를 지속적으로 돌보기로 합의하였습니다. 이는 민관이 협력하여 문제를 해결한 성공적인 사례로 볼 수 있습니다.
앞으로도 서초구는 동물보호단체와 긴밀히 협력하여 동물 복지를 지키기 위해 최선을 다하겠습니다. 또한, 동물보호법 개정을 지속적으로 건의하여 보다 효과적인 보호체계를 마련할 수 있도록 노력하겠습니다.
다시 한번 동물에 대한 깊은 사랑과 복지 향상을 위한 헌신에 감사드리며, 귀하와 가족분들의 평안과 행복을 기원합니다.
감사합니다.
서초구청장 올림
연락처 : 김__ 담당자 (서초구청 체육진흥과, 02-2155-5354)
Below is the response from the Seoul Seocho District to our e-People petition regarding our campaigns, 👉 Cheonggyesan Rescue: A Difficult Decision, But We Need Your Help
👉 Demand Action: End Animal Neglect and Protect Dogs from Freezing Temperatures in Seoul!
Their response is insufficient and offers no real solution to the animals’ plight. Please continue to support our efforts. Thank you.
Civil Petition Results
organization in charge 서울특별시
staff in charge contact
processing date 2025-03-06
result 1. 반려동물 문화개선을 위한 귀하의 신고와 관심에 깊이 감사드리며, 귀하께서 접수하신 민원에 대해 아래와 같이 답변합니다.
2. 청계산 동물학대 의심 신고와 관련하여, 사실관계 확인을 위해 반려견 견주의 거주지에 직접 가서 견주와 상담결과, 견주(92세 고령자)가 제보자와 케어 단체 직원들의 의도를 오해한 결과로 동물보호법에 규정된 동물학대 등 위반사항에 저촉되지 않게 반려견의 사육환경 개선을 위해 노력하겠다는 대답과 먼저 방문했던 동물보호 전문가 등이 앞으로도 정기적으로 견주의 반려견을 돌보기 위해 추가로 물과 먹이를 주거나 담요 등을 제공하는 것에 방문 허락을 받았습니다.
3. 우리구는 매년 동물 관련 사업을 운영하며 동물보호를 위해 주민들을 계도하고 관리하는 일에 힘쓰고 있으나 더욱 신경써 많은 구민들이 동물의 생명을 존중하고 서로 공존할 수 있도록 노력하겠습니다.
4. 동물복지에 관심을 가져주셔서 다시한번 감사드리며, 기타 문의사항은 체육진흥과 동물복지팀 김SR 주무관(☎02-2155-5354)에게 연락주시면 성실히 답변드리겠습니다. 감사합니다. 끝.
Attachment
End date 2025-03-07 18:00:00
Extended once
End date : (Before)2025-02-25 18:00:00, (After) 2025-03-07 18:00:00
– Reason : 관련 법령 확인 및 검토에 시간이 추가로 필요해 민원처리기한을 연장하오니 양해바랍니다.
Checking the relevant laws/regulations is taking time and thus we must extend the time limit for handling your petition. Please understand.
– Extended date for handling : 2025-02-25 15:26:41
Civil Petition Results (English Translation)
Result: 1. We deeply appreciate your report and interest in improving pet culture, and we respond to your civil complaint as follows.
2. Regarding the report of suspected animal abuse at Cheonggye Mountain, to confirm the facts, we went directly to the pet owner’s residence and consulted with the owner. As a result of the owner (a 92-year-old senior citizen) misunderstanding the intentions of the informant/advocate and CARE organization staff, and to ensure that there are no violations of animal abuse etc. as stipulated in the Animal Protection Act, the owner agreed to make efforts to improve the pet’s living environment. Also, he gave permission for additional visits by animal protection experts who had previously visited, to provide additional water, food, blankets, etc., to regularly care for the dogs.
3. Our district operates animal-related projects every year and strives to educate and manage residents for animal protection, but we will make greater efforts to ensure that more residents respect animal life and coexist with animals.
4. Thank you once again for your interest in animal welfare. For other inquiries, please contact Ms. Kim SR, staff member of the Sports Promotion Division, Animal Welfare Team (☎02-2155-5354), and we will provide a sincere response. Thank you. End.
This is an indifferent response! Someone from animal care should have gone with them during the inspection. I do not believe the fact of a 92 year old person. That is a set up and is covering for someone. THERE IS NO TALKING to animal abusers to do better. It’s like asking a murderer to do better! Make it make sense!!! These animal abusers deserve jail time or at least, the same abuse done to them!
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Beyond words gratitude for all of You trying to help care for these poor babes outside no creatures deserves neglect of basic needs comfort Care 🙏🏻💯♥️😭💛🐢🐾