Councilor calls for rabbit park construction; Taipei Animal Protection Office: No suitable location
Following an increase in rabbit owners in Taipei, a city councilor called for the establishment of a "rabbit park." However, the Taipei City Animal Protection Office responded that most available green spaces are already used as dog parks, and no suitable location has been found for a rabbit park.
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(Central News Agency reporter Liu Chien-pang Taipei 2nd) A Taipei City Councilor mentioned that statistics show an increasing number of rabbit owners, mostly in Taipei and New Taipei, and netizens have launched a petition to build a rabbit park, urging the city government to evaluate it. The Animal Protection Office today stated that most available green spaces have already been used as dog parks, and there is no suitable location for a rabbit park.
Taipei City Kuomintang (KMT) Councilor Chan Wei-yuan posted on Facebook, stating that data shows rabbits are the third most popular type of pet after dogs and cats, but the data may be underestimated because rabbits do not require microchipping or registration, so the actual number of owners may be higher than statistics indicate.
Chan Wei-yuan said that there has been a recent demand for "rabbit sitters" in online communities, indicating an increasing trend in demand. Surveys by civic groups show that rabbit owners are concentrated in metropolitan areas, with a high proportion in Taipei and New Taipei. Based on these conditions, the number of rabbit owners is increasing.
He said that many netizens have also voiced their希望 for Taipei City to increase different pet-friendly spaces, and some have even initiated a petition to build a "rabbit park." Netizens are not demanding immediate establishment by the city government but hope for at least a feasibility assessment.
Chan Wei-yuan said that most owners consider safety and rabbit habits, allowing rabbits to move in limited spaces. However, if they want to take rabbits outdoors, they must consider unsuitable venues, environmental risks, etc. Therefore, establishing appropriate and safe outdoor activity spaces has become a public issue worth discussing.
He said that Taichung has public spaces for rabbits to play, and although it is difficult to replicate in Taipei, he hopes the city government will refer to it for evaluation. Chan Wei-yuan attached a petition for the construction of a rabbit park on Facebook, hoping that more diverse voices will have the opportunity to be evaluated by the city government as a reference for future policies.
The Taipei City Animal Protection Office responded in writing, considering that rabbits have less need for exercise and are more sensitive to unfamiliar or noisy surrounding environments, it is recommended that pet rabbits engage in indoor activities.
The Animal Protection Office stated that most available green spaces in Taipei have been used as dog parks, and there is no suitable location for a rabbit park. However, Taipei has 50 animal-friendly stores where pet rabbits can enter, and owners are advised to take their pet rabbits to these stores.
In addition, the Animal Protection Office announced today the activation of the Baohu Dog Sports Park in Neihu District, presided over by Taipei Deputy Mayor Lin Yi-hua. This park is the 4th dog sports park in Taipei. The Animal Protection Office statistics show that Taipei currently has 4 dog parks and 19 dog activity areas, and another dog activity area is expected to be activated by the end of this year. (Edited by Chang Ming-kun) 1150502
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(Central News Agency reporter Liu Chien-pang Taipei 2nd) A Taipei City Councilor mentioned that statistics show an increasing number of rabbit owners, mostly in Taipei and New Taipei, and netizens have launched a petition to build a rabbit park, urging the city government to evaluate it. The Animal Protection Office today stated that most available green spaces have already been used as dog parks, and there is no suitable location for a rabbit park.
Taipei City Kuomintang (KMT) Councilor Chan Wei-yuan posted on Facebook, stating that data shows rabbits are the third most popular type of pet after dogs and cats, but the data may be underestimated because rabbits do not require microchipping or registration, so the actual number of owners may be higher than statistics indicate.
Chan Wei-yuan said that there has been a recent demand for "rabbit sitters" in online communities, indicating an increasing trend in demand. Surveys by civic groups show that rabbit owners are concentrated in metropolitan areas, with a high proportion in Taipei and New Taipei. Based on these conditions, the number of rabbit owners is increasing.
He said that many netizens have also voiced their希望 for Taipei City to increase different pet-friendly spaces, and some have even initiated a petition to build a "rabbit park." Netizens are not demanding immediate establishment by the city government but hope for at least a feasibility assessment.
Chan Wei-yuan said that most owners consider safety and rabbit habits, allowing rabbits to move in limited spaces. However, if they want to take rabbits outdoors, they must consider unsuitable venues, environmental risks, etc. Therefore, establishing appropriate and safe outdoor activity spaces has become a public issue worth discussing.
He said that Taichung has public spaces for rabbits to play, and although it is difficult to replicate in Taipei, he hopes the city government will refer to it for evaluation. Chan Wei-yuan attached a petition for the construction of a rabbit park on Facebook, hoping that more diverse voices will have the opportunity to be evaluated by the city government as a reference for future policies.
The Taipei City Animal Protection Office responded in writing, considering that rabbits have less need for exercise and are more sensitive to unfamiliar or noisy surrounding environments, it is recommended that pet rabbits engage in indoor activities.
The Animal Protection Office stated that most available green spaces in Taipei have been used as dog parks, and there is no suitable location for a rabbit park. However, Taipei has 50 animal-friendly stores where pet rabbits can enter, and owners are advised to take their pet rabbits to these stores.
In addition, the Animal Protection Office announced today the activation of the Baohu Dog Sports Park in Neihu District, presided over by Taipei Deputy Mayor Lin Yi-hua. This park is the 4th dog sports park in Taipei. The Animal Protection Office statistics show that Taipei currently has 4 dog parks and 19 dog activity areas, and another dog activity area is expected to be activated by the end of this year. (Edited by Chang Ming-kun) 1150502
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