Taipei City Government

On May 25, Animal Protection Office (APO) will join Taiwan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Asia Environmental Protection Association to host a dog adoption event at Taipei Animal Shelter.
 
The event is intended to help 16 Shiba Inu dogs which were rescued from an illegal puppy mill earlier this month find a loving home. All of the dogs, grow-ups and puppies, have received check-ups, initial vaccinations, de-worming, and spay/neuter services.
 
See the following for event details and adoption policies:

1. Applicants must be 20 years of age or older and arrive prepared with the original and copy of the ID card.
2. Applicants should bring their own dog carrier, collar, and leash.
3. Each household can only apply to adopt one dog.
4. Only three applications are accepted for each dog. Applicants will be interviewed one by one in an order determined by a draw. A total of 48 number tickets will be distributed, with further applications being placed on wait list.
5. At 9 AM, application forms and number tickets will be distributed at the shelter.
6. At 9:20 AM, applicants with the number tickets may be allowed to meet and interact with the adoptable dogs.
7. Application forms must be submitted no later than 10:20 AM.
8. Interviews will start at 10:20 AM. Successful applicants will be announced and complete the adoption procedures on site.
9. Application forms are reviewed to determine the eligibility of applicants.
10. Factors such as animal welfare and responsible ownership will be considered to determine the appropriate adopter. Animal Protection Office has the final authority to adoption of the dogs at issue.
11. Filling out the application form does not guarantee the approval of application.
12. Applicants with a record of poor compliance with Animal Protection Act or pet abandonment will be denied for interview.
13. No pets are allowed at the event.

 
APO calls for the public to help safeguard animal welfare and report any suspicious animal breeders and sellers to authorities. Follow-up visits will be performed to make sure the dogs are well taken after in their new homes.
 
Address of Taipei Animal Shelter: No. 852, Tanmei Street, Neihu District