Tainan's Longqi District Hit by Dog Dumping from Kaohsiung; City Government Confirms Vehicle and Dogs from Kaohsiung
In a recent case of stray dogs being dumped in Tainan's Longqi District from another county, the Tainan City Government confirmed that the vehicle used was an animal inspection and control vehicle belonging to the Kaohsiung City Government's Animal Protection Office, and the dogs originated from the Kaohsiung Yanchao Animal Protection and Care Park. The Kaohsiung City Government initially explained it was a mistake by a new employee. Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che has ordered a swift clarification of the facts.
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- 📰 Published: June 3, 2026 at 16:36
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(Central News Agency, reporter Zhang Rongxiang, Tainan, 3rd) Following reports of stray dogs being dumped in Tainan City's Longqi District from another county, the city government confirmed today (3rd) that the vehicle used for dumping was an animal inspection and control vehicle belonging to the Kaohsiung City Government's Animal Protection Office, and the dumped dogs originated from the Kaohsiung Yanchao Animal Protection and Care Park. The city government will request an investigation and explanation from Kaohsiung to clarify the truth.
The Tainan City Government's Agriculture Bureau stated today that it had dispatched personnel to Longqi District for an inspection. After reviewing video footage, it confirmed that the dumping vehicle was an animal inspection and control vehicle belonging to the Kaohsiung Animal Protection Office. Scanning the microchips of the seized dogs confirmed their origin as the Kaohsiung Yanchao Animal Protection and Care Park. The bureau has contacted the Kaohsiung City Government's Agriculture Department, which initially explained that the dogs were placed there due to a misjudgment by a new employee.
The Agriculture Bureau stated that it has requested license plate information from the motor vehicle supervision authority and has formally sent a document requesting the Kaohsiung Animal Protection Office to investigate and provide an explanation. Future handling principles and regulations will be determined after consultation with the Kaohsiung City Government's Agriculture Department.
Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che stated that Tainan and neighboring cities interact with goodwill. The Agriculture Bureau's contact with the other party received a good-faith explanation. He has instructed relevant units to clarify the truth in the shortest possible time.
Longqi District has a unique natural landscape and is designated as a "Natural Reserve" and "Geopark" under the Cultural Heritage Preservation Act. Pangolins are frequently seen in the area, and there have been past incidents of pangolins being attacked and killed or injured by stray dogs. (Editor: Li Hengshan) 1150603
The Tainan City Government's Agriculture Bureau stated today that it had dispatched personnel to Longqi District for an inspection. After reviewing video footage, it confirmed that the dumping vehicle was an animal inspection and control vehicle belonging to the Kaohsiung Animal Protection Office. Scanning the microchips of the seized dogs confirmed their origin as the Kaohsiung Yanchao Animal Protection and Care Park. The bureau has contacted the Kaohsiung City Government's Agriculture Department, which initially explained that the dogs were placed there due to a misjudgment by a new employee.
The Agriculture Bureau stated that it has requested license plate information from the motor vehicle supervision authority and has formally sent a document requesting the Kaohsiung Animal Protection Office to investigate and provide an explanation. Future handling principles and regulations will be determined after consultation with the Kaohsiung City Government's Agriculture Department.
Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che stated that Tainan and neighboring cities interact with goodwill. The Agriculture Bureau's contact with the other party received a good-faith explanation. He has instructed relevant units to clarify the truth in the shortest possible time.
Longqi District has a unique natural landscape and is designated as a "Natural Reserve" and "Geopark" under the Cultural Heritage Preservation Act. Pangolins are frequently seen in the area, and there have been past incidents of pangolins being attacked and killed or injured by stray dogs. (Editor: Li Hengshan) 1150603