Meet a mixed breed dog currently waiting for a home at New Taipei City Animal Shelter (三芝區公立). Appearance: yellow coat and a medium-sized build. He is male. He has been at the shelter for about 8 months.
Interested in adoption? Please reach out to New Taipei City Animal Shelter (三芝區公立).
⚠️ The following is compiled from the Penghu County Livestock Disease Prevention and Control Center's official FAQ page (phldcc.gov.tw). As Penghu is an offshore island county, strongly recommend calling ahead to confirm animal availability and adoption procedures before arranging travel: 06-9213559.
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Contact the shelter before travelling to Penghu
- Browse available animals in advance at pet.gov.tw — filter by Penghu County
- Call the shelter (06-9213559) to confirm the animal you are interested in is still available, confirm opening hours, and understand the adoption process
- Plan how you will transport the animal back to mainland Taiwan — both domestic airlines and ferry operators allow pets on board, but requirements vary. Confirm with your carrier in advance
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Visit the shelter and choose your animal
- Visit during open hours (Tuesday to Saturday) at Nos. 260–261, Wukan Village, Magong City
- Browse the dog and cat areas and choose an animal
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Complete adoption paperwork
- Bring a government-issued ID and complete the adoption application
- Adoption is free of charge
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Arrange spay/neuter at a partner clinic within the required period
- Adopted animals must be brought to a veterinary clinic for spay/neuter surgery within the required period after adoption
- Penghu County has contracted partner veterinary clinics offering discounted rates for shelter adopters — ask the shelter for the current partner clinic list
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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 each year
- Microchip registration: must be completed within 4 months of adoption
- Dogs must be leashed in public at all times
🛡️ Penghu County Spay/Neuter Subsidy
Penghu County provides a spay/neuter surgery subsidy for dogs and cats. Check the official website at phldcc.gov.tw for current subsidy amounts and application details, or call (06) 9212839.
Sources: phldcc.gov.tw · animal.moa.gov.tw. If anything is incorrect or outdated please contact hello@pawsumes.tw.
⚠️ Hours are sourced from the Ministry of Agriculture animal protection portal and the New Taipei City Animal Protection and Epidemic Prevention Office official website — sources are consistent. Call ahead before visiting: (02) 2636-5436.
⚠️ Important: Sanzhi Animal Shelter is open weekdays only — Monday to Friday. It does not open on weekends or national holidays. If you can only visit on weekends, New Taipei City's Banqiao, Zhonghe, Wugu, or Xindian shelters are open Tuesday to Saturday.
- 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 all national holidays
- Address: No. 25245, Erpingding, Yuanshan Village, Sanzhi District, New Taipei City (North Route 18, near Baisha Anle Garden)
- Navigation tip: Search for "新北市三芝區公立動物之家" or "白沙安樂園" by name — navigating via Qingshan Road (North Route 18) is more reliable than using the address directly
- Phone: (02) 2636-5436
- Animal Protection Office (admin): (02) 2959-6353
- Adoption platform: act-adopt.ahiqo.ntpc.gov.tw
- Facebook: 新北市三芝區公立動物之家 (@Sanzhidog)
- Getting there: Sanzhi District is a mountain road area with very limited public transit. Driving is strongly recommended. The nearest MRT station is Tamsui — take a taxi from there, or drive directly along the north coast road
Sources: animal.moa.gov.tw · ahiqo.ntpc.gov.tw. If anything is incorrect or outdated please contact hello@pawsumes.tw.
Meet a mixed breed cat currently waiting for a home at New Taipei City Animal Shelter (三芝區公立). Appearance: tabby white coat and a medium-sized build. She is female. She is spayed/neutered. She has been at the shelter for about 2 months.
If you'd like to give her a home, contact New Taipei City Animal Shelter (三芝區公立).
Looking for a new beginning — this mixed breed dog is at New Taipei City Animal Shelter (三芝區公立) and ready for adoption. He has a black coat and a medium-sized build. He is male. He has been at the shelter for 5 years and 2 months and is still looking for a home.
Note from shelter: 小熊原本是個四肢健全的狗狗，因為右前腳受傷造成細菌感染必須截肢才能保命，截肢後的小熊依舊保持著開朗的心情過著每一天，不管散步還是摸摸牠，小熊都很喜歡，開朗好動的脾氣非常適合陪伴小孩成長
If you'd like to give him a home, contact New Taipei City Animal Shelter (三芝區公立).
A mixed breed cat at New Taipei City Animal Shelter (三芝區公立) is waiting to meet you. Appearance: tabby color coat and a medium-sized build. He is male. He has been at the shelter for about 3 months.
To adopt, please contact New Taipei City Animal Shelter (三芝區公立).
Looking for a new beginning — this mixed breed dog is at New Taipei City Animal Shelter (三芝區公立) 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 about 3 months.
If you'd like to give her a home, contact New Taipei City Animal Shelter (三芝區公立).
New Taipei City Animal Shelter (三芝區公立) is currently caring for this mixed breed cat, who is looking for a new family. Appearance: tabby white coat and a medium-sized build. He is male. He has been at the shelter for about 6 months.
If you'd like to give him a home, contact New Taipei City Animal Shelter (三芝區公立).