Seoul pet festival brings adoption, play and conversations on loss

What happened: The Seoul Metropolitan Government will hold the inaugural Seoul Daengnyang Days at Oil Tank Culture Park in Mapo-gu on Oct. 31, with a red-carpet adoption event for rescued dogs, a talk on pet loss, activities, performances and an outdoor screening. Key numbers: Oct. 31. Adoption event 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pet-loss talk at 4 p.m. Stamp rally souvenirs for the first 1,000 participants. Screening 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Why it matters: The festival pairs adoption with programs on preparing for and coping with the death of a pet, and includes activities for visitors without pets.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will hold the inaugural Seoul Daengnyang Days at Oil Tank Culture Park in Mapo-gu on Oct. 31, with a red-carpet adoption event for rescued dogs, a talk on pet loss, activities, performances and an outdoor screening.

The festival pairs adoption with programs on preparing for and coping with the death of a pet, and includes activities for visitors without pets.