Meet a mixed breed dog currently waiting for a home at New Taipei City Animal Shelter (中和區公立). He has a yellow coat and a medium-sized build. He is male. Basic medical care is complete: spayed/neutered. He has been at the shelter for 4 years and 10 months and is still looking for a home.
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.
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