TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Lucky, a 10-year-old pit bull involved in two biting incidents in Taipei earlier this year, has been relocated to a new home in Yunlin County under the supervision of the Taipei City Animal Protection Office.

The dog jumped out of its owner’s car and bit motorcyclists on March 6 in Wenshan District and March 17 in Daan District, drawing widespread attention. Authorities later tracked Lucky via microchip and seized him from his previous home, according to CNA.

The new owner, surnamed Tsai (蔡), said he learned about Lucky’s situation through the media. He recalled seeing the dog at a friend’s house when it was 3 or 4 years old, noting it had been gentle at the time.

Tsai, who already keeps several pedigree dogs, spent months seeking approval to adopt Lucky. While others had offered, none gained approval from the animal protection office.

To ensure safety, Tsai built a NT$400,000 (US$13,091), 99-square-meter enclosure with concrete flooring, a 210-centimeter fence, and triple-gated entry points.

Although Lucky’s movements are now restricted, Tsai hopes to gradually train him. He said the transition has been smooth so far, though the dog was agitated on the first day and chewed part of the fencing.

Since March 2022, Taiwan has banned the import and ownership of pit bulls, the country’s only prohibited dog breed. Owners who already had pit bulls at the time were required to register them and have them neutered. Around 3,800 are still estimated to live in Taiwan.