Taiwan’s legislature banned mercy killings of stray dogs and cats in 2015 following strong protests from animal rights groups who opposed the population control measure. The ban took effect in March 2017. More than a year later, shelters have reached maximum capacity, and there’s growing pressure for humans to find ways to care for the strays. Ralph Jennings tracks down some of Taiwan’s abandoned animals and finds out how the island is coping with the challenge.
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