Hwaseong City Improves Awareness of Abandoned Animals at Pet Happiness Sharing Festival

Hwaseong Special City (Mayor Jeong Myeong-geun) announced that about 4,000 citizens visited the venue at the '2026 Hwaseong Pet Happiness Sharing Festival' held at Jeongjoehyo Park in Byeongjeong-gu on the 7th and enjoyed various programs.

The festival was organized to broaden consensus on respect for life and animal protection, and to promote a culture of coexistence where people and pets live together. Veterinarian Seol Chae-hyun also conducted a talk concert, which received a heated response.

In particular, through the 'Dog Life Reversal Runway' featuring abandoned animals in care at Hwaseong Special City's Pet Adoption Center and an adoption promotion booth for abandoned animals, there was a meaningful time to improve awareness of abandoned animals.

The event opened with stages showcasing the appeal of pets, including ▲Pet Dog Dance Festival ▲Dog and Human Celebration. This was followed by ▲the Pet Etiquette Golden Bell program, which gained enthusiastic response from citizens.

Additionally, various hands-on and consultation programs were operated, including pet dog sports competitions, pet behavior correction counseling, pet caricatures, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation education for pets and citizens.

Kang Jin-woo, Director of Animal Protection Division, said, "Pets are precious family members and companions who share our lives. We hope this festival will serve as an opportunity for pet owners and non-pet owners to understand each other and to reflect on the meaning of adoption of abandoned animals and responsible care."