AMYLIA AND SOL
The day Sol came into my life was one of the happiest of my time in Taiwan. As an ex-pat and foreigner in Taiwan, life sometimes feels isolating or lonely. At first, I wasn't sure if I could provide for a cat in my studio apartment with my crazy teaching schedule at the university, but once I met the little guy, I knew there was no saying no. Visiting Sol in the foster-care home was a touching experience. He crawled right up onto my lap and curled in on me. He purred and played and didn't seem scared at all. We connected, and I knew, even before the adoption papers were signed and sealed, that the little guy and I would become fast friends.
當Sol 來到我生命中的那天，是我在台灣最幸福的時刻之一。 以一個異鄉人和外國人的身份在台灣，生活有時感覺很孤寂。起先，我不確定是否可以在大學的教學時間表下，在我的公寓中照顧一隻貓。但是當我遇到這個小傢 伙，我知道，沒有理由說不。拜訪 Sol的照顧家庭是個很感動的經驗。他直接爬上了我的膝蓋而且在我身上捲成一團。 他一邊玩，一邊發出愉快的叫聲，似乎一點也不害怕。 我們心靈相通，甚至在簽下領養文件及彌封之前，我已知道那小傢伙和我將會很快地成為朋友。

Now, I have a new companion in my life, and he is a source of joy and comfort to me. I can't thank Animals Taiwan enough for bringing him to me. Though I'm a teacher by trade, Sol has taught me quite a bit, as well, mostly by example. He is wise beyond his age (see photo attached for proof of him looking smart!) When he sleeps on me, cuddled at my head or feet, I learn how to relax and just be in the moment. He teaches me to enjoy the feeling of just being still. When he's playful and rambunctious, he teaches me how to find joy and fun in the simple pleasures–a paper bag, a flower, a leaf. He teaches me how to communicate without words. When I wake up, he is there, gently purring and waiting to be fed.
現在，我的生命中有個新的伙伴，而且他對我而言，是我愉悅和安慰的來源。 我極度感謝動物台灣把帶他給我。 雖然我的職業是老師，但是 Sol 也教我很多，大部份藉著例子。 他的智慧超過超過他的年齡（見附圖，證明他看起來真的很聰明！) 當他在我身上睡覺，依偎在我的頭或腳的時候，我學習該如何放鬆而且享受當下的片刻。他教我享受寧靜的感覺。當他在玩耍、調皮搗蛋時，他教我如何從簡單的的 東西（例如紙袋、一朵花、或一片葉子）裡去尋找樂趣。他教我如何不用話語來溝通。當我醒來時，他就在那裡，輕柔地喵喵叫，開心地等我餵他吃東西。

When he's about to get the “kitty crazies” as I call them (his late night romp through the apartment destroying all in his path), I can see it in his eyes as they widen and darken. He has a way about him that is both playful and calm.
（他半夜在公寓裡嘻耍喧鬧弄壞了所有在他所經之路的東西），我可以在他的眼中看到，因為它們變寬又變黑。

We've already navigated the MRT system together, taken subway rides, cabs and various taxis, scooter rides and gone through Taipei by foot. He's a trooper, and as we prepare for our first airplane trip to America together, I know that he and I embark on what will be one of many adventures for us. I am grateful to Animals Taiwan for the gift of Sol. He's given me just as much, if not more, than I have given him over the past few months.
我們一起已經搭乘過捷運、地下鐵、各種不同的計程車、騎機車而且步行走遍台北。 他是個騎兵，而且當我們一起準備初次搭飛機到美國，我知道，他和我開始了一場冒險，這將會成為我們眾多冒險之一。 我感謝動物台灣給我 Sol 這份禮物。 在過去這幾個月當中，他給我的比我給他的還多。

AT has a New Adoptions Coordinator AT 多了一位新的收容事務協調員
Another piece of good news is that AT has a new Adoptions Coordinator, Isabel De Silva Kelly. Originally from Canada , Isabel just moved to Taipei from Guangzhou , China . She got involved with AT after finding a puppy that needed a home. Isabel had been volunteering at the holding centre with her son and, after giving it some thought, recently decided to take on the adoption coordinator position. Isabel will be heading up the Adoptions Committee.

If you are interested in adopting or fostering a dog or cat please contact Isabel. If you can't adopt of foster but would like to help AT by joining the Adoptions Committee please contact . For Chinese inquiries adoptions please contact

另一則有關 AT 的好消息是 , 我們又多了一位新成員負責收養事宜 – Isabel De Silva Kelly. 她來自加拿大 , 並在最近從大陸的廣州搬遷到台北 . 她是經由幫一隻小狗尋求一個家而和 AT 有所接觸 . Isabel 至此之後和她的兒子一直都是 AT 忠實的義工 , 並在最近決定擔任起失容協調員一職 . 她將會帶動整個收容委員會 . 如果任何人有興趣收養狗貓或樂於幫助 AT 並成為 AT 的 一員 , 請聯絡 . 中文聯繫請聯絡