Department of Economic Development

To support the redevelopment of the Taipei Animal Shelter, the Taipei City Animal Protection Office (TCAPO) relocated nearly one thousand animals on May 21, 2022 to an interim shelter located at No. 191, Anmei Street, Neihu District. As of the end of May this year, the shelter houses more than 370 cats, greatly increasing the need for larger activity spaces. To meet this demand, TCAPO redesigned two cat rooms by removing metal cages and adding climbing platforms and hiding spaces, allowing cats to move about freely in an open-space design. Volunteers are stationed onsite daily to guide visitors, facilitate interaction, and help them find the most suitable companion to take home.

Each of the two newly renovated cat rooms can house up to 44 cats. Some cats remain in cages temporarily while adjusting to the environment, receiving daily behavior observation and care from volunteers. Outside the cages, an open interaction area currently accommodates around 20 cats that, through long-term volunteer socialization, have developed stable temperaments suitable for close interaction with visitors. To create an environment aligned with feline natural behaviors, the interaction area features multi-level climbing structures, scratching boards, and hiding spots, supporting exploration, climbing, and resting—enhancing both animal welfare and adoption readiness. Volunteers are present daily to assist visitors, providing guidance and ensuring hand hygiene, disinfection, and shoe-cover replacement before entry, helping reduce disease transmission and protect the health of the cats.

To encourage public visits and adoption, TCAPO offers a range of convenient services. The shelter operates a free “Adoption Service Taxi” offering short-distance transportation. Visitors arriving in pairs, or those completing adoption on the same day, may reserve two-way shuttle service between the shelter and MRT Nangang Exhibition Center Station, Nangang Station, and Donghu Station. Reservations can be made at the front desk or via phone at (02) 8791-3063. Successful adopters of dogs or cats are also eligible for lifetime free rabies vaccinations, pet insurance subsidies, and regular health check services.