A mixed breed dog at Taipei City Animal Shelter is waiting to meet you. He has a brown coat and a medium-sized build. He is male. Basic medical care is complete: spayed/neutered. He has been at the shelter for 5 years and 2 months and is still looking for a home.
Note from shelter: 左前肢、頭頂外傷
To adopt, please contact Taipei City Animal Shelter.
⚠️ The following is compiled from the Taipei City Animal Protection Office's official website. Requirements may vary by animal or policy update. Contact the shelter to confirm before visiting: (02) 8791-3254.
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Complete the online pet owner course (required for dog adoptions)
- Anyone adopting a dog must first complete at least 1 hour of online education covering owner responsibility, animal welfare, and pet care at Taipei E-University's Fur Baby Academy (elearning.taipei/mpage/)
- This requirement is not mandatory for cat adoptions but is recommended
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Visit the shelter and choose your animal
- Visit the shelter during open hours and browse the dog kennel or cat room freely
- Select an animal you'd like to adopt from the candidates available
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Pre-adoption consultation
- Receive a consultation with shelter staff covering the animal's habits and care requirements
- Staff may arrange a home visit if deemed necessary
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Complete the application and ID verification
- Fill out the Taipei City Animal Adoption Application form
- Present government-issued ID for verification — applicants must be at least 18 years old
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Veterinary health check
- A vet will conduct a health check on your chosen animal
- For dogs: microchip implantation, pet registration, and rabies vaccination are completed at this step
- The vet will brief you on the animal's health status before you leave
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Take your pet home safely
- Dogs: secure with a leash or place in an appropriate carrier for transport
- Cats: use a hard-sided carrier to prevent escape or injury during transport
🛡️ Taipei Happy Pets Adoption Welfare Program
Taipei City offers a welfare benefits program for adopters. Ask shelter staff on the day of adoption or visit tcapo.gov.taipei for current details.
Sources: tcapo.gov.taipei · animal.moa.gov.tw. If anything is incorrect or outdated please contact hello@pawsumes.tw.
⚠️ Hours are sourced from the Taipei City Animal Shelter and Animal Protection Office official websites. They may change due to national holidays or special notices. Call ahead before visiting: (02) 8791-3254. The shelter is closed on all national holidays with no exceptions.
- Monday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM — cremation services only, no adoption visits or general viewing
- Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM — adoption visits and all services
- National holidays: Closed, all services suspended
- Address: No. 191, Anmei Street, Neihu District, Taipei City 114044 (inside Neihu Restoration Park)
- Phone: (02) 8791-3254
- Animal Protection Hotline: 1959
- MRT: Wenhu Line, Donghu Station (Exit 2), approximately 20 minutes on foot
- Bus: Routes 53, 240, 247, 279, 681 — alight at Neihu Incinerator (Hulou Park) stop
- Free taxi service: Groups of 2 or more arriving by MRT at Nangang Exhibition Hall, Nangang, or Donghu stations may call (02) 8791-3254 to request a complimentary taxi to the shelter
Sources: tcapo.gov.taipei · animal.moa.gov.tw. If anything is incorrect or outdated please contact hello@pawsumes.tw.
Looking for a new beginning — this mixed breed dog is at Taipei City Animal Shelter and ready for adoption. Appearance: black coat and a medium-sized build. She is female. She is spayed/neutered. She has been at the shelter for 9 years and 9 months.
Note from shelter: 右剪耳、咬人記錄、已絕育***脖子粗，頭小，上牽繩注意***
If you'd like to give her a home, contact Taipei City Animal Shelter.
Taipei City Animal Shelter is currently caring for this mixed breed dog, who is looking for a new family. Appearance: black coat and a medium-sized build. She is female. She is spayed/neutered. She has been at the shelter for about 6 months.
Note from shelter: 右剪耳,本動物尚待協尋飼主，如截至12 月26 日 仍無飼主領回，將開放民眾認養。
To adopt, please contact Taipei City Animal Shelter.
Taipei City Animal Shelter is currently caring for this mixed breed dog, who is looking for a new family. He has a yellow coat and a medium-sized build. He is male. Basic medical care is complete: spayed/neutered. He has been at the shelter for about 7 months and is still looking for a home.
To adopt, please contact Taipei City Animal Shelter.
Looking for a new beginning — this mixed breed dog is at Taipei City Animal Shelter and ready for adoption. Appearance: brown coat and a medium-sized build. He is male. He is spayed/neutered. He has been at the shelter for 9 years and 7 months.
Note from shelter: 我是一郎雖然缺少一隻眼睛但這可完全不影響我的行為及個性樂觀的我依舊活潑又親人活動力旺盛可以陪你們上山下海趕快來動物之家找我唷！(所內絕育)
Interested in adoption? Please reach out to Taipei City Animal Shelter.
Looking for a new beginning — this mixed breed dog is at Taipei City Animal Shelter and ready for adoption. Appearance: black coat and a medium-sized build. He is male. He is spayed/neutered. He has been at the shelter for 5 years and 2 months.
Note from shelter: (所內絕育)
To adopt, please contact Taipei City Animal Shelter.