Rights: the Law
Animals Ilan Rights
Animals' rights in Taiwan are protected by law, and there is a government organization which must respond to complaints.
You can read the Taiwan Animal Protection Act in English at
http://law.moj.gov.tw/Eng/Fnews/FnewsContent.asp?msgid=869&msgType=en&keyword=animal+protection
This is the 1998 version. There have been a few slight changes to the act since 1998. (more info. coming soon.)
Some points from the Taiwan Animal Protection Act include:
"The feeder
shall provide adequate food and water and sufficient space of
activities for the animal. He shall also pay attention to the safe
living environment, shelter, ventilation, lighting, temperature,
cleaning and other appropriate care to prevent the animal from
unnecessary harassment, maltreatment or hurt."
"An animal
shall not be allowed to be abandoned unless it is sent to animal
shelters or the places designated by the competent authorities of the
special municipality or county and city level."
"No one shall be allowed to harass, maltreat or hurt an animal."
"Feeders must provide necessary medical treatment to the animals that are injured or sick."
If you are aware of an instance of animal abuse, please report it.
If you report abuse, you will be likely asked to furnish evidence.
See the "report abuse" section for numbers to call.
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