If you find yourself needing to transfer pet ownership in South Korea, you will need to go through a few steps. Understanding the rules for pet ownership transfer between individuals in Korea can feel difficult since little information exists in English. Hopefully, the following will help make things easier. About Pet Registration In South Korea, the Animal Protection Act mandates that owners must register all indoor companion dogs over two months old. When ownership changes, it’s crucial to update this registration to reflect the new owner’s information. Who Is Responsible…

Looking around Korea, you might ask, “Why do people have so many unregistered outside dogs?” You should know that South Korea does not require everyone to register ALL dogs the same way. We learned about this recently when helping to foster a farm dog who needed rehoming. Let’s learn about this difference here between companion dogs v. farm dogs in Korea. Regulations For Companion Dogs v. Farm Dogs In South Korea, the Animal Protection Act governs the treatment and registration of animals, distinguishing between companion animals and farm animals. Here’s…

Do you need or want to make homemade dog food for your dog but worry about the nutritional balance? Well, we found a website you might find helpful. The Korean government realized that many people were making homemade food and launched a website to support cooking at home. The Purpose of this Post In my years as a pet owner in both the US and Korea, I have had pets deathly allergic to 95% of commercial pet foods. This includes our current pug who we rescued a few years back.…