반려동물 양육을 위한 사전의무교육제도 도입에 관한 연구

Abstract

The population raising pets was found to be raised by one out of four households with 10 million, affecting not only social and cultural aspects of life, but also related industries. With this increase in the number of child rearing population and the change in industry, various problems arise concerning the management and protection of pets, including abandonment and abuse. That is why opinions are being seriously raised about the introduction of a “pre-mandatory system for raising pets.” More than 120,000 abandoned animals are occurring each year, and reports of abuse have been increasing, but they have not been eradicated due to light punishment. This is because pets are treated in law and people’s perception, not as ‘human and spiritual ties and affection,’ or toys, that is, animals that share emotional contacts and live together as a life. The domestic legislation on companion animals stipulates the scope, management, and responsibility of pets in a number of individual laws, including the Veterinary Law, with the focus on animal protection law, but most laws are centered on punishment such as fines, and local governments are enacted and implemented with a few individual regulations under the mandate regulations When looking at overseas cases, there is a well-developed sense of civic awareness and strict standard qualifications, education, writing and practical skills, and even certificates are required to nurture pets. They also have to pass a thorough screening process before and after childrearing, and even impose taxes to emphasize responsibility and duty. Therefore, the government should investigate the current status of education on the breeding of pets in Korea and strive to foster the legal system and civic awareness in which pets are not discriminated against as creatures, not as property. The measures include first, realizing the legalization of the pre-medical education system for raising pets; second, introducing specialized educational institutions; third, expanding the number of dedicated personnel; fourth, strengthening the legal status of pets; and fifth, overall education tailored to the life cycle of pets.