Houtong Cat Village: Beauty and Sadness

Houtong is a small village nestled in the mountainous regions of northeast Taiwan. Cats have called this place home for a long time. With only around 100 local human residents, the village is now home to more than 200 cats, earning it a spot as one of the "5 places where cat outshine tourist attactions," according to CNN. 

However, despite its picturesque charm, the cat village faces challenges such as disease outbreaks, shortage of volunteers, and the occasional incidents of animal cruelty.

The Mission of the Furbo For Good

In 2022, Furbo set out to make a difference with our “Furbo For Good” initative. We pledge that for every Furbo Pet Camera sold, a portion of Furbo’s profit is contributed to the Furbo For Good fund to help stray animals worldwide. 

This summer, Furbo rallied hundreds of volunteers from our global offices to put our words into action and help improve the conditions of Houtong Cat Village. 

• Building Cat Shelters:
  To ensure that cats can find refuge and safety during heavy rain and harsh winter months, we handcrafted sturdy and warm cat shelters and placed them all over the valley of Houtong. These handcrafted shelters not only serve as a home for the cats, but also as a reminder to all visitors of Houtong to treat stray animals with greater kindness.
  
  
• Environmental Clean-up and Pest Control:
  The high cat occupancy of the area makes pest infestations rare but an unavoidable problem. We assisted in cleaning up the areas where the cats frequent and donated pest control medicine to ensure the continual health of these local furry residents.

• Adding charm to the space:  
  Over time, the Houtong Train Station has weathered sun and rain. Not only did the Furbo team went above and beyond cleaning, but also took it upon ourselves to make the area vibrant and inviting. Allowing vistors to be visually engaged upon their arrival of Houtong Train Station and encourage them to linger a little longer to learn about the wonders of this place.

While the influence of a single individual may be limited, the collective strength of many can be formidable. Furbo For Good will continue to aid stray animals, with the hope that every stray animal finds a home and receives gentle care. 

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