Meet a poodle dog currently waiting for a home at Taipei City Animal Shelter. He has a brown coat and a medium-sized build. He is male. Basic medical care is complete: spayed/neutered. He has been at the shelter for 1 year and 8 months and is still looking for a home.
To adopt, please 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 If anything is incorrect or outdated please contact hello@pawsumes.tw.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.
A mixed breed dog at Taipei City Animal Shelter is waiting to meet you. She has a black brown coat and a medium-sized build. She is female. Basic medical care is complete: spayed/neutered. She has been at the shelter for 3 years and 7 months and is still looking for a home.
Note from shelter: 急傷回(左前肢截肢 腹部縫線)
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: yellow tabby color coat and a small build. He is male. He is spayed/neutered. He has been at the shelter for about 4 months.
Note from shelter: 左剪耳,車禍急傷回,原救援編號:202600408,本動物尚待協尋飼主，如截至2 月18 日 仍無飼主領回，將開放民眾認養。
To adopt, please contact Taipei City Animal Shelter.
Taipei City Animal Shelter is currently caring for this mixed breed dog, who is looking for a new family. Appearance: black coat and a small build. He is male. He is spayed/neutered. He has been at the shelter for 5 years and 3 months.
Note from shelter: (所內絕育) 鼻水
If you'd like to give him a home, contact Taipei City Animal Shelter.
This mixed breed dog at Taipei City Animal Shelter is hoping to find a loving home. Appearance: brown coat and a medium-sized build. She is female. She is spayed/neutered. She has been at the shelter for about 6 months.
Note from shelter: 紅項圈,本動物尚待協尋飼主，如截至11 月28 日無飼主領回，將 自次日起14 日內完成絕育手術並開放民 眾認養。
Interested in adoption? Please reach out to Taipei City Animal Shelter.
Taipei City Animal Shelter is currently caring for this mixed breed dog, who is looking for a new family. Appearance: black and white coat and a medium-sized build. He is male. He is spayed/neutered. He has been at the shelter for 4 years and 3 months.
To adopt, please contact Taipei City Animal Shelter.