Animal Freedom Coalition delivers news through social media
“Welcome to the humanitarian decision of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs”
Cat ‘Yoongi’ who escaped from Ukraine / Photo=Instagram of Animal Freedom Association
A cat that escaped from Ukraine under Russian invasion but was in danger of being returned because it did not have a quarantine certificate was able to receive quarantine in Korea thanks to rescue efforts by animal groups.
The Animal Freedom Coalition announced on its official Instagram on the 12th, “The companion cat ‘Yoongi’, who came to Korea to escape the war, is now able to return to the arms of her companion.”
The organization said, “The Agriculture, Forestry and Livestock Quarantine Headquarters has informed us that the cat ‘Yoongi’, who passed through Hungary from Ukraine and entered without quarantine, is deeply seeking ways to live as a companion animal in Korea in the future and taking humane measures.”
Then, “Yoongi will return to the arms of the guardian when it is judged that it does not affect Yoongi or other animals after passing all the time of veterinary care to cope with quarantine and quarantine.” We welcome the decision.”
“Quarantine is a very important procedure for natural ecology, animal health, and human society stability by blocking virus infections and diseases that can be experienced due to the movement of animals and plants between countries,” said the Animal Freedom Alliance. It is a very courageous and decisive action with
However, he emphasized that the exception should not be applied to the animal import business. “A situation may arise where commercial demands continue, taking advantage of this situation,” the Animal Freedom Association said.
Earlier, a 40-year-old man, A, arrived from Ukraine through Incheon International Airport with a four-month-old cat on the 5th. However, he was unable to obtain a quarantine certificate during the war, so cats arriving in Korea had to be returned or euthanized. Mr. A has announced this fact through the YouTube channel he is running.
Kim Soo-young, reporter at Hankyung.com swimming@hankyung.com
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