Someone called us to report a cat in the Ruifang area with a paw that was tangled in wire. A kind and concerned citizen heard a cat crying out in pain because a wire was tightly wrapped around its paw. Unfortunately, the cat was not very trusting and couldn’t be approached easily so after getting the call we immediately dispatched our ACT rescue team.
When our rescue team arrived on site in the evening to search for the cat but initially couldn’t find it. Finally, we discovered it hiding inside an abandoned car. Luckily, orange cats really do love food and after placing some tasty canned food in a humane trap, the cat couldn’t resist and went right in. We were able to trap him relatively easily and named him Bentley,
Up close, Bentley’s paw looked shockingly bad—the wire was wrapped extremely tightly, and it must have been excruciatingly painful. We rushed this cat to the vet for immediate medical attention in hopes that it wasn’t too late and that we can save its paw.
Over the next few days, both the doctors and we were all hoping to save Bentley’s paw. From his rescue to his hospitalization, the doctors worked tirelessly for three days, changing his dressings daily, controlling the infection, and using antibiotics and painkillers. Unfortunately, the infection continued to spread, causing his paw to swell and eventually leading to a fever. Considering his health and future quality of life, the doctors ultimately recommended amputation, which was successfully performed. Seeing him remain so brave after everything he’s been through fills us with both heartache and admiration.
The surgery went smoothly and Bentley is now under observation and resting at the hospital. We are deeply grateful to the doctors and nurses at Duke Animal Hospital for their attentive care. Bentley will need to stay at the hospital for two more days to recover after surgery. We believe Bentley is a strong little cat who will adapt to these changes and continue to explore t
Last Sunday, we got a call about a dog that was laying helpless by a stream, unable to move because both legs were broken, and waiting for a miracle to happen. We’ve named him Rio. We immediately dispatched our rescue team from Tamsui in Taipei and they drove nearly 4 hours away to the Hualien area. The weather has been very cold and rainy so there was risk that the water level of the stream would rise and sweep this dog away. It was critical that our ACT team moved quickly as it was extremely urgent that we get to the dog as soon as possible.
As the rescue team approached the site, they were very grateful to learned that the kind-hearted individual that had called us already brought Rio to the Gaoqiao Animal Hospital in Hualien. Our rescue team met up with the individual at the hospital around 9:00 pm, picked up Rio, and immediately headed back to Taipei so that we could get Rio to one of our trusted vets for immediate medical attention.
Over the past two days, Rio has shown remarkable courage and gentleness, which has deeply moved us. After examination, the vet discovered that Rio is actually less than a year old. We can’t imagine what this young pup must have gone through to suffer such severe injuries, ending up all alone, and on the cold riverbank.
We consulted with an orthopedic specialists, using Rio’s X-rays, to determine the best surgical plan. With his sweet and gentle personality, Rio absolutely deserves the chance to stand on his own feet again!
Yesterday (Monday), we took Rio to the Banqiao Chingya Animal Hospital for a pre-surgical orthopedic examination. The vet informed us that Rio’s blood test results indicated moderate anaemia. Therefore, before the scheduled surgery on Friday, another blood test will be conducted to ensure improvement in his red blood cell count before proceeding with the operation.
The current surgical plan is as follows:
- Perform surgery to repair the fracture in his left tibia.
- If Rio remains stable under an
Someone reported this injured dog to us and our team rescued her yesterday and got her to the vet. We’ve named her Meadow. She lives in an area where many dogs have been caught in traps and snares. The poacher was caught, prosecuted, and fined but it looks like he’s back in business again.
Meadow’s leg was caught in a snare or trap and the area where the leg was caught completely lost circulation. The tissues in Meadow’s leg is bad and it seems there’s no way to save it.
After running blood tests, we also discovered that Meadow’s life as a stray hasn’t been kind to her. Her platelet count is low, and her 4-in-1 rapid test came back positive for heartworm, Bayesian, Ehrlichia, and Anaplasma. The vet has determined that the tissue at the end of the affected limb is completely necrotic and can’t be saved.
We have started her on antibiotics and pain relief. We hope her leg injury will heal quickly. We will try to avoid amputation and allow the necrotic tissue to fall off naturally. Meanwhile, we’ll provide her with nutritious food and recheck her bloodwork in a week or two to see if her condition improves before considering further treatment.
Rescue missions happen every single day. Besides the physical exhaustion, there’s often heartbreak and frustration for all of us at ACT. But beyond these emotions, we know we must stay strong because there are still so many animals like Meadow waiting to be rescued.
Every animal’s life is precious and deserves a second chance.
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UPDATE: Duke got a CT scan yesterday and the vet found that his second and third lumbar vertebrae are not fractured but severely inflamed and dissolving. The cause could be an infection or possibly a tumor. As a result, the surgery originally scheduled was canceled. The doctor currently recommends intravenous antibiotics for 3–5 days to see if there are any improvement, along with oral antibiotics for two weeks. If there is no improvement, a biopsy surgery will be necessary to determine whether it is a tumor or another condition. A blood transfusion was completed yesterday, but after undergoing anesthesia and a CT scan, his appetite has decreased. He is still dehydrated, and his urine appears yellow. The vet continues to monitor Duke and we hope that his condition improves gradually.
Thoughts and prayers are appreciated.
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At the end of October, we received a heart-wrenching report about a dog struggling to survive in the mountains. She had lost both front feet, likely due to illegal snares, and was living in hiding. After a frantic week-long search—complicated by a super typhoon—we finally spotted her, but rescuing her has proven to be one of our toughest challenges yet.
Over the past month, we’ve worked tirelessly to bring her to safety:
Trail cameras to monitor her movements.
Thermal drones to locate her.
Coordinating with kind locals who feed her in the same spot nightly.
Adjusting to setbacks, like a trap malfunction and pitch-dark conditions after the typhoon.
This rescue has been time-consuming, physically demanding, and emotionally draining—but giving up was never an option. Every life matters.
Today, with the streetlights repaired and the right humane trap in hand, we have our best chance to bring her into care! She deserves a safe, pain-free life, and with your support, we can provide that for her and others like her.
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🙏 Wish us luck tonight, and drop your suggestions for her name in the comments below!
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More updates to come so please stay tuned. Wish us luck!
We have so many friendly and loving dogs that we have rescued in our care at our sanctuary in Taipei, Taiwan. Many of them are affectionate, friendly, and would make a wonderful companion. If you are interested in adopting, please contact us by DM and we will put you in touch with our Rehoming Coordinator.
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Yeong, nursing, stray dog lying in a ditch at the side of the road. It looks like she’s been hit by a car. It’s two hours away, but we are arriving soon. Your donations literally save lives: https://animalcaretrust.org.uk/donate-now/
We are still in the south of the island in a remote location, trying to find the snare-maimed black-and-tan dog. She was spooked and ran into the bamboo forest, and we’ve been here all day, every day since. But not a single sign of her and her pack, even after endlessly driving around and employing the search-and-rescue drone. We’ll keep trying. In the meantime, who can name the dog in the video? If you can, then you’ve been following us for quite a while!
As we were leaving the last rescue, a man on a scooter spotted our rescue vehicle and came to tell us about another dog just one kilometre further up the mountain road. We of course tried to catch her. She’s very wary of the net but not the cage trap. Unfortunately, her mum kept going in and eating all the bait. It’s 6 AM and we’re going back with much more fried chicken. Wish us luck! Your kindness saves these strays: https://animalcaretrust.org.uk/donate-now/
We received a photo of this snare-maimed dog a few days ago. A kind man had spotted him while on a trip into this beautiful mountain area. He’d asked a nearer group to help but they couldn’t find the dog. So we agreed to head there with our thermal-imaging search-and-rescue drone.
The caller was very grateful and drive three hours to try to find the dog while we were on the way (a four-hour-drive for us). The man found him and waited with him for four hours until we arrived!
The dog isn’t afraid of people, so we’ll try to use a leash, crate, or humane trap first. We have the net too just in case. Should be a quick and easy rescue either way.
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