Busan to provide 1-year free pet insurance for adopted rescue dogs

Busan Metropolitan City will provide one year of free pet insurance to residents who adopt rescued dogs from designated animal shelters and adoption centers, as part of an initiative to encourage pet adoption and reduce the financial burden on new owners. The 2026 Rescue Animal Pet Insurance Program continues a city initiative launched in 2023 to help adopted dogs settle into new homes by covering veterinary expenses that may arise during the early stages of adoption. Eligible applicants are residents who adopt a rescue dog from one of Busan’s designated municipal animal shelters or adoption centers on or after Jan. 1, 2026, and complete mandatory microchip registration for the animal. The program covers dogs adopted through five contracted municipal animal shelters and two adoption centers, including the Busan Companion Animal Welfare and Culture Center and the Haeundae-gu Rescue Animal Adoption Center. New adopters can apply for the insurance at the shelter or adoption center when completing the adoption process. Those who have already adopted a rescue dog after Jan. 1, 2026 may also en

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