Taiwan’s voucher program boosts pet registration
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In Taiwan, the Ministry of Agriculture launched a voucher lottery on August 25th that prompted pet owners to register their cats and dogs.
As of the end of last month, approximately 2.73 million pets were registered, an increase of 18,500 animals since the lottery began. People entered the lottery by registering their pets or confirming existing registrations, with each person limited to one entry.
Nearly 33,000 pet owners participated in the lottery as of Wednesday, competing for 30,000 vouchers worth NT$300 each. These vouchers can be used at 436 stores for pet food, supplies, or agricultural products. Winners also have a chance to receive vouchers for pet health checkups, which reimburse up to NT$3,000 at veterinary clinics.
The Animal Protection Act in Taiwan requires owners to register cats and dogs four months or older, and failing to do so can result in fines ranging from NT$3,000 to NT$15,000. The lottery remains open for entries until next Wednesday, with the drawing scheduled to be livestreamed on the ministry’s YouTube channel the following Friday. The program aims to encourage responsible pet ownership and ensure animals are properly identified.
The government hopes the increased registration rate will help with animal welfare efforts and disease control.
