Taipei City Government

On August 15, a citizen discovered an orange tabby cat wearing a collar on Minquan East Road in Taipei City’s Neihu District. The cat appeared to be lost, so they reported it to the Taipei City Animal Protection Office (TCAPO), which subsequently rescued the cat and transferred it to the Taipei Animal Shelter for care. After reviewing the pet registration records, TCAPO confirmed that the registered owner had passed away and no family members were able to assume care. The cat, named Fenda, was made available for adoption on September 2. After about one month at the shelter, Fenda successfully found a new family and has begun a warm new life—demonstrating the spirit of “Let Love Continue.”

TCAPO noted that the Taipei Animal Shelter currently houses around 360 cats awaiting adoption, including about 20 orange tabby cats, a popular breed. However, each cat has a different personality and may need time and preparation before adoption. Thanks to the recommendation and matchmaking efforts of shelter volunteers, Fenda—affectionate, lively, and unexpectedly turned into a stray—found a home where he truly belongs. Weighing 6 kilograms and estimated to be 7 years old, Fenda was initially anxious and curled up due to the unfamiliar environment. With patient care and guidance from volunteers, he soon relaxed and revealed his friendly nature. Before adoption, Fenda completed neutering, deworming, vaccination, and tested negative for Feline AIDS (FIV) and Feline Leukemia (FeLV) and became a healthy and loving companion ready for a new home. TCAPO is delighted to see Fenda find happiness and will continue seeking homes for other cats waiting at the shelter.

TCAPO sincerely invites citizens to visit the Taipei Animal Shelter (No. 191, Anmei Street, Neihu District) and help extend love to more animals still waiting for homes, fulfilling the mission of “Let Love Continue.” To encourage adoption, successful adopters are eligible to receive benefits including lifetime free rabies vaccination, pet insurance, and health check services. TCAPO also reminds pet owners to make early arrangements for a designated caregiver. If the registered owner passes away, family members should promptly bring relevant documents to a designated pet registration station to update owner information. This responsible action prevents beloved pets from becoming abandoned and ensures that love does not end due to unforeseen loss.