How to Choose a Pet Friends App in Taiwan

Choose a pet friends app by what you want to do. To actively meet nearby owners, look for an owner-matching app with matching or chat features. To share daily life and gradually meet people through follows and comments, try a pet community such as Ashera Pet. To plan outings, add a pet-friendly place app.

This article was written by the Ashera Pet team. Ashera Pet is our own platform, so please keep that in mind as you read.

Choose by purpose

Owner-matching apps: meet people quickly

These apps usually let you create owner and pet profiles, then offer matching or chat. Before downloading, check:

• When the app was last updated, to see if it is still maintained
• Whether there are enough users in your area
• Which features require payment or points
• Whether it has safety tools such as reporting and blocking

Pet communities: start with daily life

If you don't want to use matching, start by sharing daily life, then get to know other owners through comments and follows.

Ashera Pet is a pet social and adoption app in Taiwan. It focuses on community interaction and adoption, and it is not primarily a matching app. You can:

• Create a pet profile to record personality, daily life and health
• Post updates, browse other pets, like and comment
• Follow pets and owners you like
• Find pet-friendly restaurants, cafes and places to stay
• Browse or post adoption listings when needed

The app is free to download and use. It is listed only on the Taiwan App Store and Google Play.

Safety tips for meeting other owners

• Protect your personal information: Don't share your address or daily schedule until you know someone well
• Meet in public: Choose a busy place that is easy to leave, and consider telling a friend or family member your plans
• Check health first: Confirm vaccinations and deworming with each other. For puppies, kittens or sick animals, ask a vet whether contact with other animals is suitable
• Keep dogs on a leash: For a first meeting, let them approach slowly and watch for signs of stress
• Cats may not enjoy it: Many cats are sensitive to new places and animals, so there is no need to force an outing
• Stay with your pet: Both owners should stay and supervise when the animals first meet

Pet friends are not breeding partners

Some people use social platforms to look for breeding partners. Breeding involves health risks, finding homes for the young and legal responsibilities, so please talk to a vet first. On Ashera Pet, our community guidelines prohibit selling or promoting breeding under the guise of adoption.

For more types of platforms, see best pet social platforms in Taiwan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do pet friends apps cost money?

It depends on the app. Some features may require a subscription or points, so check the store page before downloading. Ashera Pet is free to download and use.

Is there a pet community you recommend in Taiwan?

If you want to share daily life and may also need adoption features, take a look at Ashera Pet. To find local owners or owners of a specific breed, you can also join pet groups on general social platforms. Ashera Pet is run by the authors of this article.

Do cats need friends too?

Not necessarily. Many cats don't need to socialize with other cats. You can connect with other owners online without bringing your cat to meet anyone.

What should I watch for when my dog meets a new friend?

Choose a quiet, open place, use a leash, and let the dogs approach slowly. If you see stiffness, growling or attempts to get away, create some distance and don't force them to interact.

References

• Ashera Pet features
• Ashera Pet community guidelines