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New Taipei City Offers Lifelong Free Medical Care for Adopted Long-Term Care Animals

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The New Taipei City Animal Protection Office is promoting a program for adopting long-term care animals, offering lifelong free medical support.
  • A dog named 'Danhuang,' who lost limbs due to a trap, is currently housed at the Ruifang Animal Home and is seeking adoption.
  • The initiative aims to reduce the burden on adopters and encourage the rehoming of special-needs animals.

New Taipei City is stepping up its efforts to find forever homes for animals requiring long-term care through an innovative adoption support program. Spearheaded by the City's Animal Protection Office, the initiative provides lifelong free medical care for adopted animals, significantly easing the financial and emotional commitment for potential owners. A heartwarming example is 'Danhuang,' a male dog who suffered severe injuries after falling victim to a trap, resulting in the amputation of his front limbs. After extensive rehabilitation at the Ruifang Animal Home, Danhuang has regained trust in humans and displays a gentle, affectionate nature, making him an ideal companion. The program also offers subsidies for assistive devices and training, aiming to lower the barriers for adopting animals with special needs. Officials emphasize that adoption is a long-term commitment, and these resilient animals, despite their physical challenges, offer unparalleled companionship and stability. This program underscores the city's dedication to animal welfare and its collaborative approach with the community to ensure every animal gets a chance at a happy life.

Adoption is not just about giving an animal a home, but also a long-term commitment.

โ€” Yang ShufangDirector of the Animal Protection Office, emphasizing the responsibility involved in adopting.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.