"Left Without Water After Closure"... A Visit to the Closed Homeplus

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Our first hot topic today is about claims that animals were "left without water after a store closure."

Rumors spread on social media that puppies were being neglected without water at a pet store inside a closed Homeplus branch in Incheon.

However, after checking the facts, it turned out to be different from the rumors.

On July 15, a post was uploaded to social media claiming that puppies appeared to be neglected at a pet store located inside the Homeplus Yeonsu branch in Incheon.

Currently, Homeplus has suspended operations at branches nationwide due to financial difficulties.

However, some merchants who had entered the premises under lease agreements are continuing their operations.

It was reported that the store in question was also a leased shop.

After verifying the post, an animal rescue group visited the store.

They did not find any evidence that could be considered intentional animal abandonment or abuse.

The owner reportedly stated that although they are facing difficulties due to the suspension of Homeplus operations, they have been feeding the dogs twice a day and cleaning their cages.

Nevertheless, the group took ownership of the puppies from the owner to ensure they could live in a better environment.

(Source: Threads yolo_binbin)
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