Why Choose Adoption

Adoption Gives Them A Real Home

Every cat and dog waiting to be adopted has experienced days of being stray or in shelter care. Taking hold of the leash and opening the door to let them live safely and stay by your side for life is the simplest yet most important meaning of "adoption." Cats and dogs can live for more than a decade, so once you decide to adopt, it's a lifelong commitment — growing up together, growing old together, and giving them the most secure place to belong.

🏡 Adoption isn't a passing impulse — it's spending a lifetime walking a steady path together with them.
Before You Adopt, Here's What to Prepare

Your Eligibility and Commitment

🧾 Eligibility & Family Readiness

  • Must be 20 years or older (males should have completed military service); those under 20 must be accompanied by a parent
  • Full support from everyone living in the household must be confirmed before adopting
  • If there are elderly family members or young children at home, it's recommended to discuss the animal's habits in advance
  • Please confirm in advance that no family members have allergies, so everyone can live happily together

🤝 A Lifelong Commitment

  • Cats and dogs can live for more than a decade and need companionship and care for life
  • Even through life changes such as moving, going abroad, marriage, or having children, you're still willing to treat them as family
  • Continue to provide care and warmth even as they grow old or become ill
⚠️ Reminder: We hope everyone under the same roof shares the same mindset in welcoming a new family member, so the animal can truly become part of the family.
After Adoption: Daily Care Tips

Helping Them Grow Up Healthy and Happy

💉Get annual vaccinations, plus monthly heartworm and external parasite prevention
🚶Dogs should be walked 2–3 times a day, about half an hour each time, to stay happy and healthy
🦮Always keep them on a leash outdoors to keep them safe and to respect other pedestrians
🪟Cats are lively and curious — be sure to secure doors and windows at home to prevent them from getting lost or falling
🧠Use patience and positive guidance to help them gradually learn the right way to live
📞After adoption, we will check in from time to time to support the animal's growth together with you
The Adoption Journey

From Meeting the Animal to Becoming Family

Every adoption journey is a process of mutual understanding and preparation. Here is the complete adoption process:

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Meet the Animal
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Express Interest
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Interview & Matching
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Sign & Bring Home
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Follow-up Care
International Adoption

Helping More Animals Find Homes Abroad

In Taiwan, due to traditional attitudes and breed preferences, black dogs, tabby-patterned dogs, white-pawed dogs, and medium-to-large breeds often have a harder time finding suitable homes. International adoption therefore offers a special opportunity for these animals to find happiness.

Although international adoption requires more preparation and cost, TSPCA doesn't want to miss any chance to give them a happy life. Adoptions are currently focused mainly on Canada and the United States. We carefully match and screen adoptive families, and continue to follow up on the animal's life after arrival.

🌎 International adoption currently focuses mainly on dogs, since compared to cats, dogs tend to be easier to train and adapt more quickly to a new environment.

Which Dogs Are Suitable for Adoption Abroad

Animals that need significant medical care (such as heart conditions, infectious diseases, or long-term medication) are usually better suited to staying in local care. Dogs that are sensitive or easily anxious may feel stressed by a drastic change in environment, even if they are crate-trained. For this reason, we prioritize recommending dogs with stable temperaments and strong adaptability for adoption abroad, and we help match you with the animal best suited to you.

Costs and Preparation for Adoption Abroad

  • Patience is needed: it may take six months or more to be reunited
  • Adoption fee: NT$8,000 (includes spay/neuter, vaccines, blood tests, quarantine, etc.)
  • Flight surcharge: calculated by route and size (e.g., an 18kg medium-sized dog from Taiwan to Vancouver costs about NT$12,000)
  • Airline-approved carrier: purchased according to international standards (e.g., an R300 carrier costs about NT$2,800)
  • Entry taxes: charged according to each country's regulations (e.g., entry into Vancouver costs about NT$700)
  • Special vaccinations: if additional requirements apply, we will help arrange them

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q1. How long after applying to adopt from abroad will I get to meet the dog?
The wait may take six months or longer, but it leads to the joyful moment of meeting your new family member.
Q2. Are there regional restrictions for international adoption?
There have already been successful adoptions to Vancouver, Canada. For other countries, we will confirm the process with you according to local quarantine regulations.
Q3. What is a "Dog Escort Ambassador"? Why is waiting required?
Airlines limit the number of animals they transport, so we look for travelers who are about to depart to serve as "Dog Escort Ambassadors," helping the animal travel as accompanied baggage. This is why some matching time is needed.
Q4. What checks are needed before departure?
In addition to each country's required vaccines, we arrange PCR testing, blood tests, and rabies plus 10-in-1/8-in-1 vaccinations to ensure good health.
Q5. Why do you need photos and videos of my home?
Since an in-person home visit isn't possible for overseas adopters, we assess the environment through photos and videos and offer suggestions to help you prepare your home.
Q6. What do I need to prepare for adopting from abroad?
Please see the "Costs and Preparation for Adoption Abroad" list above.
Q7. What happens if my family's situation changes during the wait and I can't complete the adoption?
If more than six months pass without a flight being arranged and you choose to withdraw, part of the fees (such as the flight and entry taxes) can be refunded; costs already incurred for medical care and the carrier are non-refundable. If you cancel after all procedures are complete and a flight has been confirmed, no refund is possible.

Reference: EVA Air and China Airlines pet transport regulations — please check each airline's official website for details.

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I Want to Adopt!

Are you ready to commit a lifetime of companion to an animal? Fill out the adoption inquiry form and we will contact you soon to help you find the perfect match.

Adopt Now →
📞 02-2738-2130 ✉️ adoptions@spca.org.tw

We also welcome foster volunteers and pet supply donations to help our rescued animals find loving homes!