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Taiwan sees surge in pet numbers, cats lead the boom
Discover the latest findings from the Ministry of Agriculture’s survey, revealing a significant rise in pet ownership in Taiwan, with pet cats seeing a 50% increase. Learn about the changes in survey methods and the potential for a new cat registration system.2024/05/31 17:21 -
Hualien animal shelter adjusts hours to boost adoption rate
An animal rescue shelter in Hualien County, Taiwan, is adjusting its opening hours starting from November 1 to increase pet adoption rates. The Hualien County’s Agriculture Development Department announced that they will reopen applications for residents to schedule adoption appointments. The new adoption hours will be from Tuesday to Saturday, with sessions available from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The shelter, located in Fenglin township, covers 0.88 hectares and can accommodate 330 dogs and 20 cats, significantly expanding the capacity compared to another shelter in Hualien. The shelter will be closed every Sunday and Monday for park organization, medical treatment, and animal disinfection. For more information on making appointments and adoptions, the public can contact the shelter at 03-8421452.2023/10/30 15:49