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Miaoli ramps up fight against illegal animal traps
Discover how the Miaoli Animal Care and Health Office is combating illegal animal trapping with increased inspections and education, following numerous rescue cases. Learn about the penalties for offenders and the office’s initiatives to protect pets.2024/08/14 23:00 -
Yilan County fines driver for first animal roadkill case
Discover how Yilan County in Taiwan is enforcing animal protection laws with its first fine for animal roadkill under the Animal Protection Act, emphasizing responsible road behavior.2024/07/04 14:22 -
Kaohsiung man carrying husky in capsule backpack faces fine
A man from Kaohsiung is facing fines for carrying his husky in a capsule backpack, which violates the Animal Protection Act. The incident, shared on Dcard, sparked online discussions and drew the attention of the local animal protection office. The office quickly identified the pet owner and found the husky to be in good health. The owner could be fined between NT$15,000 to NT$75,000. The protection office emphasized the need for considerate behavior when taking pets to public places, including providing adequately ventilated carriers with enough room for pets to move freely and ensuring that animals are accompanied by a person over the age of seven.2023/11/20 18:20 -
Taiwan online merchants illegally selling snap traps online
Taiwan merchants are selling snap traps online making it more challenging for police to catch them, according to an animal protection group.2022/12/06 20:34