Looking for a new beginning — this mixed breed dog is at Lienchiang County Animal Shelter and ready for adoption. Appearance: black coat and a large build. He is male. He has been at the shelter for 2 years.
Interested in adoption? Please reach out to Lienchiang County Animal Shelter.
⚠️ Detailed adoption procedure information for Lienchiang County Stray Dog Shelter is limited on major government websites. The following is compiled from the Ministry of Agriculture portal and general Animal Protection Act requirements. Call the shelter directly to confirm current procedures before travelling: 0836-25003.
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Contact the shelter before travelling to Matsu
- Browse available animals at pet.gov.tw — filter by Lienchiang County
- Call 0836-25003 to confirm the animal is still available, understand adoption procedures, and confirm any fees
- Plan how you will transport the animal back to Taiwan — confirm pet transport rules with your airline or ferry operator before adopting
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Visit the shelter and choose your animal
- Go to No. 223, Fuxing Village, Nangan Township, Lienchiang County (South竿Island)
- The shelter is open every day — Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM
- Browse the shelter's housing areas and choose an animal
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Complete adoption paperwork
- Bring a government-issued ID and fill out the adoption application form
- Confirm the current fee structure by phone before visiting
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Complete animal registration
- Microchip implantation and pet registration
- Rabies vaccination
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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
✂️ Lienchiang County Spay/Neuter Subsidy
Lienchiang County provides a spay/neuter subsidy for dogs and cats. Contact the shelter at 0836-25003 or the county government directly for current details.
Sources: animal.moa.gov.tw. Detailed adoption procedure information for this shelter is limited — contact the shelter directly to confirm. If anything is incorrect or outdated please contact hello@pawsumes.tw.
⚠️ Hours are sourced from the Ministry of Agriculture animal protection portal — the only confirmed official source for this shelter. As Matsu is an offshore island chain, call ahead before arranging travel to confirm current status: 0836-25003.
✅ Lienchiang County Stray Dog Shelter is the only public animal shelter in Taiwan open seven days a week with no regular weekly closure day.
- Open for adoption visits: Monday to Sunday (open every day)
- Morning session: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Afternoon session: 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM
- National holidays: Confirm by phone before visiting
- Address: No. 223, Fuxing Village, Nangan Township, Lienchiang County (Matsu, South 竿 Island)
- Phone: 0836-25003
- Getting to Matsu from Taiwan:
- By air: Domestic flights to Nangan (Matsu) Airport from Taipei Songshan and Taichung. Dongyin requires a connecting flight via Beigan (North 竿)
- By sea: Overnight ferry from Keelung Port or Taipei Port to Nangan or Beigan — approximately 5 to 8 hours. Main operators are Taiwan-Matsu Ferry (台馬輪) and Taiwan-Matsu Star (台馬之星)
- On Nangan Island: Scooter or taxi rental recommended to reach Fuxing Village
Sources: animal.moa.gov.tw. If anything is incorrect or outdated please contact hello@pawsumes.tw.
Looking for a new beginning — this mixed breed dog is at Lienchiang County Animal Shelter 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 7 years and 8 months.
Note from shelter: 綠燈、對人:親人，對狗:強勢、挑釁
Interested in adoption? Please reach out to Lienchiang County Animal Shelter.
A mixed breed dog at Lienchiang County Animal Shelter is waiting to meet you. Appearance: beige coat and a medium-sized build. He is male. He is spayed/neutered. He has been at the shelter for 7 years and 2 months.
Note from shelter: 綠燈、對人親人、對狗:融洽，活動力很強 居住環境要夠寬廣
Interested in adoption? Please reach out to Lienchiang County Animal Shelter.
Meet a mixed breed dog currently waiting for a home at Lienchiang County Animal Shelter. Appearance: black brown coat and a medium-sized build. He is male. He has been at the shelter for about 2 months.
Note from shelter: 綠燈、對人:溫和、對狗:敏感
If you'd like to give him a home, contact Lienchiang County Animal Shelter.
Meet a mixed breed dog currently waiting for a home at Lienchiang County Animal Shelter. She has a black coat and a medium-sized build. She is female. She has been at the shelter for 6 years and 7 months and is still looking for a home.
Note from shelter: 對人:親人、對狗:對其他犬隻較強勢、攻擊
If you'd like to give her a home, contact Lienchiang County Animal Shelter.
This Miniature Schnauzer dog is available for adoption at Lienchiang County Animal Shelter. Appearance: black coat and a medium-sized build. He is male.
To adopt, please contact Lienchiang County Animal Shelter.