So yesterday the two of us tackled the streets of Dongdaemun in search of the pet shop district. A couple of years ago we stumbled upon the pet shop area by accident, and now after the tragic demise of her goldfish we tried to find it again. It required no short walk, but eventually via many a detour we got there.
The pet shops in Dongdaemun are something to experience. The variety of animals for sale is amazing, ranging from the common pets (canaries, fish, cats and dogs), to the more exotic lizards, porcupines, squirrels, cute little turtles, water beatles, African dung beatles, chickens, snakes, golden pheasants, and what not. On my previous visit there I even saw peacocks for sale. I just have to wonder where people living in Seoul, in there little appartments, keep a pair of peacocks! In the living room?!
The pets are not ill-treated, but I'm sure the SPCA will get a minor anxiety attack if they had to inspect these shops.
Lindiwe ended up not buying anything this time, but she did compare prices and plan to go back later to buy a new aquarium, outfitted with all the decorative paraphinalia, and of course a new set of goldfish.
Below are some photos I took.
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