Animal Shelter to be Built in South Korea
by David Milner
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."
© 2003 Animal News Center, Inc.
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."
© 2003 Animal News Center, Inc.
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