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Taiwan's pet cats reach 1. 74 million in 2025, outnumbering dogs

5+ hour, 36+ min ago  (369+ words) Taipei, April 20 (CNA) The number of pet cats in Taiwan surpassed that of pet dogs for the first time in 2025, reaching 1, 742, 033, a 32. 8 percent increase from 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) said Monday, citing a survey. By contrast, the number of…...

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Man who pepper sprayed 5 cats in Houtong arrested

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (246+ words) New Taipei, April 15 (CNA) A man who pepper sprayed five cats in Houtong Cat Village last week "because he was in a bad mood" has been arrested on suspicion of animal abuse, New Taipei police said Wednesday. According to a…...

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Convenience stores tap 'cat economy' as Taiwan sees more feline pets

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (331+ words) Taipei, March 15 (CNA) Sales of cat-related products at Taiwan's major convenience store chains have surged in recent years as rising cat ownership fuels what retailers call the emerging "cat economy." Industry data show cat food and related product sales at…...