Government and businesses help retired detection dogs find homes
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- The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs joined Trinity Airways and Sono Pet for the program.
- Three retired quarantine detection dogs met three screened prospective adoptive families.
- The event ran over two days at Sono Pet's Vivaldi Park in Hongcheon, Gangwon Province.
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Quarantine detection dogs retire after years of work at borders. This event paired government adoption guidance with private venue and training support, so families could meet the dogs before committing. The source does not report how many dogs were ultimately adopted.
From The Korea Times
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs last week joined Trinity Airways and Sono Pet Clubs & Resorts for a two-day pet adoption program, combining government support for retired detection dogs with private-sector assistance in event planning, accommodation and training. The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency under the ministry provided guidance on adoption procedures and answered prospective owners’ questions. Trinity Airways, formerly T’way Air, organized the program, held Saturday and Sunday, while Sono Pet provided spaces for families and dogs to interact and rest, along...
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Some sniffer dogs that helped keep our country safe are ready for new homes. A government team and some companies held a fun weekend where families could run, hunt for treasure and walk with the dogs. Families got to meet the dogs before choosing one. What would you like to do with a dog who needs a home?
