Practical, well-sourced guides on adopting, rehoming, pet registration and getting around with your pet in Taiwan.
A complete guide for first-time dog adopters: supplies to prepare, making your home safe, which costs to budget for, helping your dog adjust during the first month, plus walks, pet registration and a vet check.
Read more (7 min) →Want to adopt a cat or dog in Taiwan but not sure where to start? A comparison of the three main options — online adoption platforms such as Ashera Pet, private rescue groups and fosters, and public animal shelters — with their processes, pros and cons, and what to watch out for.
Read more (6 min) →What do you need to know before taking your cat or dog on the Taipei MRT, High Speed Rail or Taiwan Railway? Carrier size limits, the shared rule that heads, tails and legs must stay inside, pet stroller rules, and what to check before you go.
Read more (3 min) →If you have to rehome your pet because of a move, allergies or financial reasons, how do you do it responsibly? A step-by-step guide covering preparation, writing a rehoming listing, screening adopters, signing a contract, handover and updating the pet registration.
Read more (5 min) →Found a kitten by the road or a lost dog? What to do first: check whether the mother cat is nearby, keep the animal warm, take it to a vet to scan for a microchip, contact the local animal protection office, and plan what happens next — plus common mistakes.
Read more (4 min) →A complete guide for first-time cat adopters: what to buy before your cat arrives, how to cat-proof your home, which costs to budget for, how to help your cat settle in during the first week, and must-dos like pet registration and a vet check.
Read more (5 min) →An adoption contract protects the rehomer, the adopter and the pet. Common clauses — spay/neuter, no transfers, updates, what happens if the adopter can no longer keep the pet — tips for signing, and a free template to download.
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