Through in-depth reporting, this article describes different aspects of euthanasia practiced in Taiwan public shelters, which includes related laws, methods of management, employee recruitment standards, facilities and resources of the space. After interviewing experts, scholars, officials, staff and animal protection association members, I discovered what contributed to the problem of stray dogs: irresponsible pet owners and unethical pet breeders. These people are the main cause of stray dogs. By examining the practice of animal euthanasia in Taiwan, one can observe the society's objectification of animals; more concretely, its perception of animals as "things" instead of "beings" This kind of attitude toward animals leads to serious problems of stray animals and public stray animal shelters of poor quality. Finally, recommendations by experts and scholars on how to improve animal welfare-related policies in order to bring forth an animal friendly environment are discussed.