Taipei City Fire Department Opens Foster Home Applications for Rescued Dogs Matt and Olina

The Taipei City Fire Department's search and rescue dog team, consisting of two Labrador Retrievers, Matt and Olina, has been showcasing their excellent abilities and loyalty in search and rescue missions for the department over the past few years. However, at the age of eight, the two search and rescue dogs have reached the end of their working lifespan, prompting the Taipei City Fire Department to help them transition into a happy second life. Today, the Taipei City Fire Department officially announced the opening of foster care applications, aiming to find a warm home and a new companion for Matt and Olina.

According to the Taipei City Fire Department, Matt and Olina participated in dozens of search and rescue missions during their working period, demonstrating their outstanding abilities and loyalty. However, as time passed, signs of aging began to appear in the two search and rescue dogs, leading the Taipei City Fire Department to believe it is time to help them start a new chapter. The Taipei City Fire Department stated that after retirement, Matt and Olina will enter a period of rest and relaxation, and the department will provide them with proper care and maintenance, allowing them to live out their remaining years in a comfortable environment.

The Taipei City Fire Department indicated that opening foster care applications is aimed at helping Matt and Olina find a new home and companion. The department hopes to find a foster family with relevant experience and qualifications that can provide Matt and Olina with proper care and maintenance, enabling them to live a happy second life. The department will also provide relevant information and support to help foster families and Matt and Olina adapt and integrate.

The Taipei City Search and Rescue Dog Team was established in 2005, jointly founded by the Taipei City Fire Department and the Taipei City Government, with the goal of cultivating and training search and rescue dogs to participate in search and rescue missions. Currently, the Taipei City Search and Rescue Dog Team consists of nearly 20 search and rescue dogs, participating in hundreds of search and rescue missions. The Taipei City Fire Department stated that it will continue to focus on cultivating and training search and rescue dogs, providing safe and secure services to Taipei City residents.

The Taipei City Fire Department also called on the public to pay attention to the welfare of these heroic dogs, offering relevant resources and assistance. The department stated that it will continue to monitor the lives and welfare of Matt and Olina, providing them with proper care and maintenance. At the same time, it hopes to find a suitable foster family that can provide Matt and Olina with a happy second life.

The Taipei City Fire Department stated that relevant information and application forms will be posted on the Taipei City Government's official website and the department's social media platforms, allowing the public to apply online to foster Matt and Olina. The department will also provide relevant information and support to help foster families and Matt and Olina adapt and integrate.