Last weekend Animals Taiwan, a privately-funded animal shelter near Taipei, had its grand opening party. Well, it wasn’t as much of a “grand opening” celebration as a “coming out” event. AT has been around in one form or another for at least 6(?) years, but thanks to some great volunteers and sponsors it has grown from a guy (Sean) and his flat to an actual dedicated location to an actual dedicated location with pens and official government recognition as an organization.
Here are some photos from the event.
There's always one in every crowd. 
Michelle and her latest "feline acquisition"
Sean, the guy who started it all.
You can see more b&w pictures of Animals Taiwan here.
Animals Taiwan Sponsorship Program information.
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Brian Q. Webb is a multi-medium photography enthusiast from Los Angeles, California but spending most of his time in Taipei, Taiwan. He is especially interested in street photography as well as large format and pinhole photography.
Professionally, he practices traditional and lifestyle portraiture and occasionally acts as an agent for American local newspapers wanting event coverage in Taipei. He was also on the staff of 
Brian. Ya got the number of the lady with the lovely tattoos? Just curious…