Seoul pet festival brings adoption, play and conversations on loss

The Korea Herald · Park Yuna · 2026-10-26 11:49 UTC

Rescue dogs will walk a red carpet in search of new families and pet owners can join conversations about saying goodbye to their animal companions at a Seoul fe

Rescue dogs will walk a red carpet in search of new families and pet owners can join conversations about saying goodbye to their animal companions at a Seoul festival on Saturday.

The inaugural Seoul Daengnyang Days will take place at Oil Tank Culture Park in Mapo-gu on Oct. 31, featuring performances, hands-on activities and programs exploring life with pets, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government.

Among the highlights is a red-carpet adoption event from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., where rescued dogs from foster homes will take to the runway to meet prospective adopters.

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