Learn from Tai O's cat culture and immerse yourself in a harmonious community where people and cats coexist.

"OH YOU MADE MY DAY" is a brand centered around love. It features a series of fun T-shirts with slogans like "Cat doesn't want to work hard anymore, owner, keep going!", "Food is happiness, happiness is food," and "I really love cleaning up poop." These designs express the love of cat owners. Without love, how can one raise a cat? However, love has two sides. Properly caring for cats is a skill, especially when it comes to cats that aren't owned by the owner, such as community cats and cat store owners.



"Tai O Cat Journey" is an adaptation of Journey to the West, where Tang Sanzang journeys to Tianzhu to obtain Buddhist scriptures and attain the Mahayana Dharma. The cat riding the cloud in the front of the TEE design is named Feilin, a celebrity cat who lives in Fei Mao Village, Tai O. She's incredibly creative and loves posing for photos. We sincerely invite everyone to join us in Tai O to learn about cat Journey, learn how to interact with local cats, and promote cat conservation.

I fell in love with community cats again thanks to the "Tai O Cat Learning" project
Like many cat lovers, my love for cats drew me to Hong Kong's Cat Island. I wanted to compete with the cats, to check in with them... but that wasn't the case in Tai O. A chance encounter with German (also known as "Cat Lady"), the founder of the NGO "Tai O Fei Mao Li," changed my mind. We shared a heartbreaking story. Over a decade ago, Tai O residents hoped to adopt cats to address the rodent problem. However, free-range feeding led to a rapid increase in the cat population. Inadequate feeding allowed the cats to enter homes and steal food. Tourists, meanwhile, haphazardly fed the cats and left uneaten food, leading to bacterial growth and foul odors that impacted local residents' lives. The overpopulation of cats led to conflicts between businesses, indigenous residents, and tourists. Local NGOs, working with volunteers, launched a cat sterilization program. Drawing on successful "cat island" initiatives around the world, they hoped to completely address the overpopulation through sterilization. With the cat population under control and volunteers regularly feeding them, the fur of every Tai O cat has become lustrous. German simply wanted to take the old cat home and let it live out its days. Tai O residents have shifted their perspective on cats from viewing them as tools to catch mice to viewing them as indigenous cats, members of the community, and even family members. This reflects a growing respect and care for cats, recognizing their importance as companions. Residents are familiar with each cat's personality, and many visitors approach them to interact with their cats, demonstrating their hospitality.



As German wanders Tai O, he encounters local cats and dogs, and they approach him to greet him. If he encounters a neighbor on the street who needs help, German readily lends a hand with their merchandise. This embodies the spirit of mutual support that should exist among neighbors.

Get to know the personality of Tai O's famous cat. Approach it and let it slowly come to your feet.
Many shop owners in Tai O operate a semi-free-range model, allowing cats to roam freely. Because they adapt well to the outdoors and have a strong sense of time and direction, they can freely enjoy the fishing village scenery and the enchanting sunsets, always finding their way home. Since every cat has its own territory, let's introduce some popular cat spots.

Handsome and gentle, he loves being petted and having his photos taken. He wanders through the shops on Jiqing Street (opposite Taitai Honey Language), endearing himself to shopkeepers and tourists alike. Named "Lang Lang" for his handsome appearance, he is gentle but has a bit of a temper and tends to act on his own. He serves as a goodwill officer in Feimao Village. Feilin found him in a market street in June 2015, when he was about two months old. He is domineering, independent, and loves to pose for photos. Shadow has a bit of a temper, a strong personality, and is a food-oriented cat.



Jinzai Doudou's mother, Wuyan, passed away from illness seven or eight years ago, leaving behind two siblings. Neither sibling is particularly fond of company, preferring to spend time with humans. She currently works part-time as a cat manager at Tokyo Store. The owner, Lan Jie, is a volunteer cat caregiver at Tai O, diligently helping to feed the community cats. Da Huang is approachable, patient, and loves people. He loves to wander around Tai O and is beloved by shop owners and residents. If you're looking for Da Huang, try your luck at Tokyo Store.


The Queen at Tai O Post Office was converted from the Bishan Store across from the post office. She has a sweet personality and loves being petted. She works part-time as a cat store manager at Xiaodao Studio. She's independent and independent, loves freedom, and will naturally come to you for petting if you approach. She can be a bit temperamental, and if she wants to leave, you have to let her go. L GI is docile and affectionate. Join Xiaodao's workshops. Take a pat on her while learning to make crafts.

Tai O Market Street Panda and Ikkyu are two cat brothers with gentle, playful, and yet domineering personalities. Originally raised by a local food market, they later chose to wander the streets and eventually became members of the Tai O community. Every morning, Panda, like a strict dean, monitors the return of students to Tai O Primary School. Ikkyu, on the other hand, visits the Water Village Tea House every evening, waiting for Zheng Tai to finish work and staying overnight there. The cats have become part of the community, living alongside the residents. Shaolin Dingding is approachable, playful, and a bit temperamental. He enjoys catching mudskippers in the mud to practice his martial arts. Dongdong loves his family and will stay close to you if you're nearby.

Friendly reminder: Because cats are afraid of heat, they will gradually appear after 3:00 PM. You are welcome to search for cats in various places, but please avoid entering residential areas and disturbing the normal lives of local residents.


Tourist signs are posted around Tai O to remind tourists to follow the

• Tai O Cat volunteers prepare enough food for community cats in the morning and evening .
• When feeding your cat yourself, be careful not to feed it human food such as chocolate, onions, garlic, avocado, etc.
• If your cat doesn't want to eat, don't force it.
• Place cat food in a small dish and remember to clean up the area after feeding.
• When photographing cats, avoid using flash, which can damage their eyesight. Use a wide aperture and shutter speed to capture the cat's movements.
• Do not chase or disturb a resting cat.
• Respect the store owner's considerations, pay attention to relevant notices posted in the store or community, and abide by their regulations.