Three Abandoned Puppies Found in a Box Surrounded by a 'Net' in Front of a Restaurant in Pohang, Gyeongbuk

Three three-month-old puppies were discovered abandoned in a box in front of a restaurant on Cheonggang-ro in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The abandoned puppies were surrounded by a 'huge net,' preventing them from escaping, which has shocked the community.

According to the National Animal Protection Information System, the puppies were found on the 22nd of this month.

The abandoned puppies are all female, each weighing approximately 3.5 kg.

The announcement period for the puppies will last until the 2nd of next month. If the owner is not found during this period, the ownership of the puppies will transfer to the local government.

Anyone who knows the owner of these puppies or wishes to adopt them can contact the Yeongil Animal Plus at (☎054-262-8295). More details can be found on the National Animal Protection Information System website.

Meanwhile, under the current Animal Protection Act, individuals who abandon pets may face fines of up to 3 million won.

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