The price hike is also becoming a financial burden for animal protection groups, with the cost of animal food going up by more than 20 percent. The animal lovers are calling out to the public to reach out their hands to help feed the 1,000 stray dogs in the shelter.

Prices of foods for dogs and cats have been increased sharply before the Lunar New Year given the skyrocketing prices of raw materials and food ingredients.

This has created a lot of pressure on animal protection groups.

The prices are increased by about 30%.

The animal protection association keeps 1,000 stray dogs and each month the additional cost is around 30,000 to 40,000 NTD.

While volunteers are cooking dog foods during the day, the gas prices are also rising.

Kaohsiung Concern Stray Animal Association was worried that the stray dogs it keeps will not have enough food and launched a campaign to raise resources from netizens.

Although there were tons of dog foods and cans delivered to the association, these are only good enough for two to three days at maximum.

Having dedicated to stray animal welfare, the association recently discovered an illegal dog slaughterhouse and the business of home delivering dog meat.

Animal advocates hope the public can lend a helping hand and take care of the very basic needs of stray animals.