A mixed breed cat at Taipei City Animal Shelter is waiting to meet you. Appearance: tabby color coat and a medium-sized build. He is male. He is spayed/neutered. He has been at the shelter for 1 year and 5 months. Note from shelter: 右前及左後肢指甲傷 If you'd like to give him a home, 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 If anything is incorrect or outdated please contact hello@pawsumes.tw.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.
This 其他 dog at Taipei City Animal Shelter is hoping to find a loving home. He has a black and white coat and a medium-sized build. He is male. Basic medical care is complete: spayed/neutered. He has been at the shelter for 8 years and 10 months and is still looking for a home. Note from shelter: 大家好~我的名字叫黑豆，我的個性害羞、怕生，希望剛進到動物之家的我，能很快的再次找到溫暖的家~ Interested in adoption? Please reach out to Taipei City Animal Shelter.
Meet a mixed breed dog currently waiting for a home at Taipei City Animal Shelter. She has a yellow coat and a medium-sized build. She is female. She has been at the shelter for 4 years and 2 months and is still looking for a home. Note from shelter: 326全身皮膚炎、沒得蚤 To adopt, please contact Taipei City Animal Shelter.
This mixed breed cat at Taipei City Animal Shelter is hoping to find a loving home. He has a tabby white coat and a medium-sized build. He is male. Basic medical care is complete: spayed/neutered. He has been at the shelter for 2 years and 11 months and is still looking for a home. Interested in adoption? Please reach out to Taipei City Animal Shelter.
Meet a mixed breed cat currently waiting for a home at Taipei City Animal Shelter. Appearance: tabby white coat and a medium-sized build. She is female. She is spayed/neutered. She has been at the shelter for about 11 months. To adopt, please contact Taipei City Animal Shelter.
This mixed breed dog is available for adoption at Taipei City Animal Shelter. He has a black and white 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 3 months and is still looking for a home. If you'd like to give him a home, contact Taipei City Animal Shelter.