Focus Taiwan
Date: 2018/08/17
By: Yang Shu-min and William Yen

Taipei, Aug. 17 (CNA) When transporting or importing dogs through airports

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or seaports, people will no longer have to register their pets because the Council of Agriculture (COA) now completes registration for the public, to avoid people having to pay additional fees or fill out too many forms, according to a press release issued by the COA on Friday.

Thousands of dogs and cats enter airports or seaports in Taiwan each year, returning after accompanying their owners for work or study abroad, the COA said.

Under Taiwan’s law, dog owners are required to register their pets and have them vaccinated against rabies.    [FULL  STORY]