New Taipei Mayor Hou Youyi (right) reunited with Mi Kebai again this year, and this time he did not mistake the person and the dog.

(Photo by reporter Weng Yuhuang)

[Reporter Weng Yuhuang/New Taipei Report] The New Taipei City Animal Protection and Epidemic Prevention Department held the "2022 Furry Baby Happy Christmas Party-Special Pet Runway Show" event on the 24th. Mayor Hou Youyi was there to reunite with artist "Mi Kebai". Kebai mistakenly thought it was the dog "Qianqian" in her arms. This year, he did not mistake who was "Mi Kebai" and who was "Qianqian". The owner of the catwalk, I am happy to spend a Merry Christmas with everyone.

In addition to cute dogs and cats, there were also owners of birds, rabbits, snakes, and turtles on stage to show off their cute pets. Hou Youyi participated in a special pet stage show, advocating to the public that "know it and then raise it, and never give up on it." ", wishing that all pets can be loved by their owners for a lifetime.

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This year's Christmas party is lively and interesting. For the first time, special pets are invited to participate. There are huge tortoises, pet birds and pet rabbits on the grass in the station square for people to interact with animals. There is also a pet Christmas market that provides pet feed, Supplies, parrot-shaped key rings, water bottles and other cultural and creative products are available for the public to purchase. In addition to the animal home’s cute dog and cat adoption, dog and cat microchips and free rabies vaccination services, this year there is also a pet rabbit free clinic area for rabbits. Free health checkup and consultation; carefully check the pet rabbit's teeth, skin and palpate the gastrointestinal tract, so that owners can better understand the physical condition of their pets.

In response to the approaching Year of the Rabbit, the Department of Animal Health invited social organizations Taiwan Love Rabbit Association and Taiwan Stray Rabbit Protection Association to set up booths at the event venue to promote basic knowledge of feeding and life education; for example, the staple food of rabbits is pasture and special feed, not carrots, Drinking water is needed at any time to ensure health. The father and mother at the scene took the children to listen carefully to the introduction and explanation, and said, "So it is different from the rabbit image in cartoons and picture books!" In addition to pet rabbits, there are also The pet turtle, snake, bird, and rat breeding knowledge guide is on-site for the public to read.

For example, turtles and snakes are ectothermic animals. In cold weather, infrared heat lamps are needed to maintain normal physiological functions; parrots like to bite things with their mouths, so they need to interact with people or place toys in the cage to let them play to avoid hurting themselves.

The variety of event booths has educational significance. Parents and children can spend a special animal Christmas party together, and also gain knowledge about proper pet care.

Hou Youyi, Mayor of New Taipei City, presented gifts to owners who participated in the pet show.

(Photo by reporter Weng Yuhuang)

The Animal Welfare Department of New Taipei City held the "2022 Furry Baby Happy Christmas Party - Special Pet Runway Show", and many people brought their pets to participate.

(Photo by reporter Weng Yuhuang)