Make sure that you have tags for all of your pets. They are difficult to find and very expensive in Korea.
Make sure that your pet has an ISO compliant microchip.
Make sure that your pet has a FaVN test at least 90 before your entry date to Korea
Contact the Camp Walker Vet clinic (053-470-4708) (Camp Walker Veterinary Treatment Center- Facebook page) to reserve a space for your pet while staying in the Walker Lodging (They do not accept pets but the vet clinic/boarding is directly next to the lodging facility.)
Make sure that you have your health certificate completed within 10 days of your flight to Korea. Ensure that your FaVN test results are on the health certificate. Make sure you have extra copies of the health certificate and an extra copy of the FaVN results.
There are a few at home pet sitting services, some are military families and some are local expats or Koreans. If you post on pet-related Facebook pages for Korea, you will get responses.
Pets are not allowed to stay at the Camp Walker Lodging. If you arrive at the hotel after the Pet Care center closes, the vet clinic has an after hour call line.
*Ship extra food, heart-worm medication, and flea/tick medication before you depart for Korea!*
Make an appointment with the Walker Vet Clinic to register your dog on post. (Pets should be registered within 90 days of arrival)
Make sure to have copies of your vaccinations and rabies certificate for your NEO Binder
Choose a vet clinic in your area to visit for regular care.
Once you have an off-post vet that you like (if you choose to go to an off base vet), make sure to register your dog on the Korea National Pet Registry too. This isn't required, but it will be EXTREMELY helpful if your pet gets lost.
Make sure to tell your realtor that you require a pet friendly apartment. You may also want to give information about breed and size so you don't waste your time looking at apartments that won't rent to you.
Dogs are welcome at dog cafes, the owner just needs to purchase a drink every hour.
The Daegu has a dog park in various areas that are full of active fun for your pet.
Pets can travel on the subway, bus, and taxis. Pets must be enclosed in a secure kennel or carrier and please be aware that you can be asked to exit if a passenger complains or the driver does not want the animal in the passenger area.
Dog supplies can be hard to find. Pet Food Direct, Petco, PetSmart, and Amazon all ship to APO boxes.
Please be aware that large dogs (anything larger than 15 pounds in Korea) may be subject to muzzle laws. Koreans are very hit and miss about the dogs that have to wear a muzzle in public, so it shouldn't be too much of an issue.
Korean laws regarding pets are very unclear. Please be careful with your pets. Korean law states that if your dog bites someone, they have the right to demand that your dog be euthanized, no matter how minor the bite. Many times, this can generally be resolved by a cash payment, but it is always better to be protective of your pet and avoid the situation altogether.