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On July 3, the New Taipei City Government inaugurated the nation’s very first long-term care center for elderly animals in Zhonghe District. The state-of-the-art facility shatters the outdated stereotype of traditional animal shelters with special rehab facilities especially for elderly and disabled pets. New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi and the city’s Agriculture Bureau also launched a special medical care card for pets, ensuring that anyone who adopts a dog or cat in need of special attention can receive free veterinary care for life.
At this ceremony held on July 3, the audience applauds as New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi and other guests reveal the sign for a brand-new long-term care shelter for elderly and disabled pets. The facility is the first of its kind in Taiwan.
Turning around the stereotype of old, crowded animal shelters, this newly renovated facility in Zhonghe District has won awards for its design, including the Chinese Architectural Golden Stone Award in 2024 and the 2025 National Construction Excellence Award. But it’s not just about making the animals comfortable—their health is also a priority.
Hou You-yi
New Taipei City Mayor
To care for elderly and special-needs animals in New Taipei City, we will look after them during their old age and when they need care the most through rehab courses, health management, and long-term care.
Vets are on staff to assist elderly dogs and cats through rehab and physical therapy. Free courses on animal care and rehabilitation will also be held every month to teach owners how to care for their senior pets at home. In addition, the city is also offering a pet long-term care card to encourage adoption.
Hou You-yi
New Taipei City Mayor
We’ve launched a special card for long-term medical care. Anyone who adopts a dog or cat from a New Taipei City shelter that has special needs can receive medical care free of charge for the rest of the animal’s life from this shelter.
With significant upgrades to shelter facilities and animal welfare policies, New Taipei is taking strides to provide all pets the care they deserve, and hopefully find special needs pets a forever home.
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