⚠️ 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.

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. Take your pet home safely
   • Dogs: bring a leash or appropriate carrier
   • Cats: bring a hard-sided carrier to prevent escape during transport
6. 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.