Interested in adoption? Please reach out to New Taipei City Animal Shelter (中和區公立).
⚠️ The following is compiled from the New Taipei City Animal Protection and Epidemic Prevention Office's official resources. Zhonghe Animal Shelter follows the same adoption policies as other New Taipei City public shelters (Banqiao, Wugu, etc.). Requirements may vary by animal or policy update. Contact the shelter to confirm before visiting: (02) 8668-5547.
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Visit the shelter and choose your animal
- Visit during open hours and browse the dog and cat areas freely
- You can also browse available animals in advance on the New Taipei City adoption platform at act-adopt.ahiqo.ntpc.gov.tw
- Once you have chosen an animal, notify a staff member
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Complete the application and ID verification
- Bring a government-issued ID card or driver's license — applicants must be at least 20 years old
- Complete the adoption application form and any supporting documents
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Complete animal registration
- Staff will assist with microchip implantation (if not yet chipped), pet registration, and rabies vaccination
- Adoption is free of charge
- You will receive the "Love You Forever" Platinum Pet Card at the time of adoption
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Take your pet home safely
- Dogs: bring a leash or appropriate carrier
- Cats: bring a hard-sided carrier to prevent escape during transport
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Legal obligations after adoption
- Spay/neuter: required by law unless a licensed vet provides a medical exemption
- Annual rabies vaccination: required — free for life at any New Taipei City animal shelter or animal protection office with Platinum Card
- Microchip registration: must be completed within 4 months of adoption
- Dogs must be leashed in public at all times
🛡️ "Love You Forever" Platinum Pet Card Benefits
Issued at the time of adoption, this card provides lifetime benefits including:
- Lifetime free annual rabies vaccination at any New Taipei City shelter or Animal Protection Office
- One free dose of internal, external, and heartworm preventive medication (given at time of adoption)
- One year of free basic vaccinations (administered at time of adoption)
- Lifetime waived consultation fees at over 150 partner veterinary clinics across New Taipei City
- Free public veterinary phone consultation within the first 6 months after adoption
🛡️ New Taipei City Spay/Neuter Subsidy (higher rates for shelter adoptions)
Animals adopted from New Taipei City's public shelters qualify for an enhanced spay/neuter subsidy at participating veterinary clinics: NT$1,000 for males, NT$2,000 for females. The original adoption receipt and pet certification card are required. See neuter.ntpc.gov.tw for details.
🌿 Pet Life Memorial Park
Zhonghe Animal Shelter is one of the few public shelters in Taiwan to offer a dedicated Pet Life Memorial Park (毛寶貝生命紀念園區). New Taipei City pet owners may arrange cremation services through the Animal Protection Office and register for a
⚠️ Hours are sourced from the Ministry of Agriculture animal protection portal and the New Taipei City Animal Protection and Epidemic Prevention Office. They may change due to national holidays or special notices. Call ahead before visiting: (02) 8668-5547.
- Open for adoption visits: Tuesday to Sunday
- Morning session: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Afternoon session: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Closed: Every Monday and national holidays
- Address: No. 100, Section 3, Xingnan Road, Zhonghe District, New Taipei City 235
- Phone: (02) 8668-5547
- Animal Protection Office (admin): (02) 2959-6353
- Adoption platform: act-adopt.ahiqo.ntpc.gov.tw
- Facebook: 中和區公立動物之家
- MRT: Circular Line or Zhonghe-Xinlu Line, Nanshijiao Station, approximately 10 minutes on foot
- Parking: Parking area available adjacent to the shelter
Sources: animal.moa.gov.tw · ahiqo.ntpc.gov.tw. If anything is incorrect or outdated please contact hello@pawsumes.tw.
This listing is automatically synced from the Taiwan APIS (動物保護資訊網) national database, managed by the Ministry of Agriculture. Updated daily.
Note from shelter: 活潑~好動 隨行良好~與人互動親切~與狗互動強勢 大家好~我叫米香~希望能找到有緣的人帶我回家
Interested in adoption? Please reach out to New Taipei City Animal Shelter (中和區公立).
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To adopt, please contact New Taipei City Animal Shelter (中和區公立).
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Interested in adoption? Please reach out to New Taipei City Animal Shelter (中和區公立).
Note from shelter: 親人~ 活潑 ~隨行良好~與人互動溫和~與狗互動融洽~牠叫條條~是一隻親人乖巧的小黑狗~
To adopt, please contact New Taipei City Animal Shelter (中和區公立).
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If you'd like to give her a home, contact New Taipei City Animal Shelter (中和區公立).