Puppy “adopted” by monkey so cute: but this story does not have a happy ending

A Formosan macaque holds a puppy while eating a banana

December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment animal rescue, Chiayi County, formosan macaque, wildlife rescue

An abandoned pup which appeared to have been adopted by a Formosan macaque in Chiayi County was found dead several days after local residents attempted to stop animal rescue workers from separating the unlikely pair. The male Formosan macaque had been resident in the vicinity of Dongshi Bridge in Dongshi Township for more than a year. As the coastal township is outside the natural range of macaques, and the normally social animal lived alone, animal welfare workers suspect that the

Marine and Fisheries

February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment animal rescue, dolphin, marine conservation, rough-tooth dolphin

Three dolphins found stranded on a beach in New Taipei City’s Bali District, Wednesday, were released in waters off the coast of Keelung City, after spending two days in a cetacean rehabilitation center. The one male and two female rough-toothed dolphins (Steno bredanensis) were reported stranded on Waizaiwei Beach on the morning of February 9. Personnel from the New Taipei City Government Animal Protection Department, Coast Guard, and Taiwan Cetacean Society responded to the report. Due to bad weather and

Animals

August 21, 2021August 21, 2021 Phillip Charlier 1 Comment animal rescue, animal smuggling

Animal protection groups and animal lovers had just launched a campaign to rescue 154 cats seized in an anti-smuggling operation in recent days, but were left reeling when authorities announced the animals had already been euthanized according to the law, today, August 21. Taiwan Coast Guard Administration found the cats concealed on a fishing boat intercepted off the coast of Taiwan on Thursday. The 154 cats, believed to have originated from breeders in China, were made up of rare breeds

Taiwan Vice President William Lai takes a stray dog for a walk

Animals

January 10, 2021January 10, 2021 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment animal rescue, stray dog

Vice President William Lai (賴清德) spent time working as a volunteer at a Taiwan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (TSPCA) shelter for homeless dogs in Ruifang District, New Taipei City this morning, January 10. After experiencing various aspects of volunteer work, VP Lai called on the public to adopt pets, rather than purchasing them, and to help homeless pets find a warm and loving home. Because the shelter is located in a relatively remote mountain area, it

Animals

February 23, 2020February 24, 2020 Phillip Charlier 1 Comment animal rescue, firefighters, Kaohsiung City, rabbit, snake and bee duties

Firefighters in Kaohsiung City faced a challenging mission after being called to rescue a pet rabbit trapped on an awning three floors high, Friday night. Not only did the firefighters have to deal with a rascally rabbit, the neighborhood warden kept shouting instructions, and making demands on the emergency responders, while complaining about their lack of efficiency. Kaohsiung City Fire Bureau received a report about the rabbit at around 8:00 pm, February 21, and firefighters arrived at the scene in

animal rescue

Puppy “adopted” by monkey so cute: but this story does not have a happy ending

3 rough-toothed dolphins stranded on New Taipei City beach released after 3 days rehabilitation

Animal lovers left stunned after learning 154 illegally imported cats already euthanized

Vice President experiences volunteer work at animal shelter: urges people to adopt, not buy pets

Firefighters spend two hours rescuing rabbit from roof, but criticized for lack of efficiency