This poodle dog at New Taipei City Animal Shelter (瑞芳區公立) is hoping to find a loving home. Appearance: yellow coat and a small build. He is male. He is spayed/neutered. He has been at the shelter for about 3 months.
To adopt, please contact New Taipei City Animal Shelter (瑞芳區公立).
⚠️ Ruifang Animal Shelter follows the same adoption policies as all other New Taipei City public shelters. Contact the shelter to confirm before visiting: (02) 2406-3481.
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Plan your visit and book the shuttle if needed
- The shelter is in a mountain area — drive or book the free taxi shuttle at least 2 days in advance (departs Ruifang Train Station): 0932-924-632, available 7 days a week 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Browse available animals in advance at act-adopt.ahiqo.ntpc.gov.tw
- Open weekdays only (Monday to Friday) — do not visit on weekends
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Visit the shelter and choose your animal
- Arrive at the "mountain cathedral" shelter and interact with dogs in the open green spaces and exercise areas
- Browse the dog and cat areas and choose an animal
- Dog socialization training demonstrations and family interactive education sessions are available on-site
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Complete the application and ID verification
- Bring a government-issued ID — 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 with Platinum Card at any New Taipei City shelter or Animal Protection Office
- 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
NT$1,000 for males, NT$2,000 for females at participating partner clinics. Original adoption receipt and pet certification card required. See neuter.ntpc.gov.tw.
Sources: ahiqo.ntpc.gov.tw · animal.moa.gov.tw · New Taipei City Government press release. If anything is incorrect or outdated please contact hello@pawsumes.tw.
⚠️ Hours are sourced from the New Taipei City Animal Protection and Epidemic Prevention Office official website and the Ministry of Agriculture animal protection portal. Important: The Ministry of Agriculture portal still lists the old address (Jingnan Road Section 4). The correct current address since the 2024 rebuild is No. 3, Zhongkeng Road, Bafenliao, Ruifang District. Call ahead to confirm address and opening status: (02) 2406-3481.
- Open for adoption visits: Monday to Friday (weekdays only)
- Morning session: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Afternoon session: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Closed: Saturday, Sunday, and national holidays
- Current address (post-2024 rebuild): No. 3, Zhongkeng Road, Bafenliao, Ruifang District, New Taipei City 224
- Old address (still listed on some government databases — do not use): Section 4, Jingnan Road, Ruifang District (Route 106 at 74.5K, within the sanitation depot)
- Phone: (02) 2406-3481
- Animal Protection Office (admin): (02) 2959-6353
- Adoption platform: act-adopt.ahiqo.ntpc.gov.tw
- 🚖 Free pre-bookable taxi shuttle (7 days a week): From Ruifang Train Station directly to the shelter — book at least 2 days in advance. Reservation line: 0932-924-632. Service hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily
- By car: Follow Route 106 toward Bafenliao, Zhongkeng Road. Search for "新北市瑞芳區公立動物之家" by name in your navigation app
- Nearby attractions: Houtong Cat Village (within walking distance), Jiufen and Jinguashi can be combined for a day trip
Sources: ahiqo.ntpc.gov.tw · animal.moa.gov.tw · New Taipei City Government press release. If anything is incorrect or outdated please contact hello@pawsumes.tw.
This mixed breed dog at New Taipei City Animal Shelter (瑞芳區公立) is hoping to find a loving home. He has a black coat and a large build. He is male. Basic medical care is complete: spayed/neutered. He has been at the shelter for 8 years and 6 months and is still looking for a home.
Note from shelter: 106.1207 7inl+R 結紮
Interested in adoption? Please reach out to New Taipei City Animal Shelter (瑞芳區公立).
This mixed breed dog at New Taipei City Animal Shelter (瑞芳區公立) is hoping to find a loving home. He has a yellowish 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 4 months and is still looking for a home.
Note from shelter: 2/5傷口縫合 結紮
To adopt, please contact New Taipei City Animal Shelter (瑞芳區公立).
This mixed breed dog is available for adoption at New Taipei City Animal Shelter (瑞芳區公立). She has a black coat and a medium-sized build. She is female. Basic medical care is complete: spayed/neutered. She has been at the shelter for 5 years and 2 months and is still looking for a home.
Note from shelter: 105112八合一 狂犬病
If you'd like to give her a home, contact New Taipei City Animal Shelter (瑞芳區公立).
Looking for a new beginning — this mixed breed dog is at New Taipei City Animal Shelter (瑞芳區公立) and ready for adoption. She has a Black and yellow coat and a medium-sized build. She is female. Basic medical care is complete: spayed/neutered. She has been at the shelter for 2 years and 8 months and is still looking for a home.
Interested in adoption? Please reach out to New Taipei City Animal Shelter (瑞芳區公立).
Looking for a new beginning — this mixed breed dog is at New Taipei City Animal Shelter (瑞芳區公立) and ready for adoption. He has a yellow coat and a large build. He is male. Basic medical care is complete: spayed/neutered. He has been at the shelter for 1 year and 11 months and is still looking for a home.
If you'd like to give him a home, contact New Taipei City Animal Shelter (瑞芳區公立).