Animal Shelter to be Built in South Korea

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Animal Shelter to be Built in South Korea

 

http://www.anc.org/pets/pets_article.cfm?identifier=2003_0718_korea

 

by David Milner

 

Posted on July 18, 2003

The Korean Animal Protection Society (KAPS) is soon going to have a new,

state-of-the-art shelter in which to care for abused and homeless animals.

 

 

Funding for construction of the shelter, which will be located near

Daejun, South Korea, is being provided by the International Fund for

Animal Welfare (IFAW).

" We're delighted to have been able to give the KAPS (a) grant, " said IFAW

Pet Rescue Project Coordinator Karen Santos. " The KAPS animal sanctuary

will establish a new standard for animal care in Korea. (The shelter) will

give abused and homeless animals, some of which would have been destined

for a dinner table, a place to be properly cared for and given medical

attention if necessary. "

 

The shelter will house not only kennels and a veterinary hospital, but an

education center and a boarding facility when fully completed.

Funding for daily operations will be provided by donations and adoption,

veterinary and boarding fees.

 

" Local officials have said they are pleased the sanctuary will be built in

Oakchun District, and see the (shelter) as a prestigious addition to their

town, " said Santos. " IFAW is hopeful they will take the lead in setting an

example for other officials in Southeast Asia about what model animal care

and protection involves. We hope all Korean animal lovers will be equally

proud of the new KAPS sanctuary and give it their great and ongoing

support. "

 

 

Sources

International Fund for Animal Welfare

Press release, July 15, 2003

Grant to Give Korean Dogs a Safe Haven from Abuse

 

Korean Animal Protection Society

www.koreananimals.org

 

 

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