Han Ye-seul, following a medical accident, has now faced another incident involving her dog at a pet hotel… responsibility and safety standards must be discussed again.
Actress Han Ye-seul, who made headlines in the past due to a medical accident that led to a public petition, is now experiencing heartbreak as her dog has encountered an accident.
On the 17th, Han Ye-seul revealed through social media that while retrieving her dog, which she had entrusted to a pet hotel after celebrating her wedding anniversary, the dog fell and broke its leg due to an employee's mistake. In a situation that required surgery, she expressed her frustration, saying, “The dog was handed over with a broken leg” and “My heart is racing, and I can’t process my emotions.”
Two days later, on the 19th, Han Ye-seul stated, “After checking the CCTV, it is true that the dog fell due to the employee's negligence just before being handed over to us,” and also provided an update on her dog after the surgery. Currently, the dog, Relle, is hospitalized after undergoing a fibula fracture surgery and a luxation surgery. In a photo, Relle is seen sleeping, appearing exhausted after overcoming the surgery, which weighed heavily on the hearts of those who saw it.
In response to concerns from fans, Han Ye-seul expressed, “I hope Relle recovers quickly. Thank you for your warm support,” bowing her head in appreciation.
As news of this incident spread, the issue of responsibility in pet care services has once again been brought to light in online communities and social media. This is because pet hotels are professional services where pets can receive 24-hour care while their owners are absent. The unexpected accident involving a dog, which is like family, has brought about a sense of sadness.
Moreover, Han Ye-seul has previously experienced irreparable harm. In April 2018, she suffered a medical accident while undergoing a surgery to remove a lipoma, and she publicly shared the details of her serious injury on social media, lamenting that “no compensation can offer solace.” The incident sparked social repercussions, leading to posts on the Cheong Wa Dae public petition board asking for a thorough investigation into the Han Ye-seul medical incident and stating the need for a law to alleviate the burden of proof for victims. While both the doctor who performed the surgery and the hospital admitted their negligence and apologized, the public demanded systemic improvements, stating that “the event gained more attention because it happened to a celebrity, but similar medical harm can happen to anyone.”
The incident involving Relle echoes this sentiment. Whether human or animal, if a service is responsible for a precious life, it must be accompanied by the necessary responsibility and expertise, reminding us once again of the need for this awareness. Internet users also pointed out that “animals are family too, but safety regulations are too lax,” emphasizing the need for systemic checks and regulations across the entire pet-related industry.
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