Animal Rescue in Japan after Earthquake & Tsunami
日本・地震被災地の動物救援サポート
Following the current tragic events in Japan, earthquakes, tsunamis and nuclear meltdowns which have left more than 500,000 homeless, local grassroot animal rescue groups are acting to save companion animals left without food, protection and family.
HEART-Tokushima, Animal Garden Niigata and Japan Cat Network (links) have been rescuing and rehoming animals in Japan for many years. They are working tirelessly to keep animal rescue on the agenda, provide shelter space, coordinate some Earthquake/Tsunami animal rescues
The groups all operate a no-kill policy.
All funds donated will be strictly and explicitly reported as well as expenses. Donations of money and resources will be used strictly for rescue, care and support of animals in crisis due to the earthquake and tsunami and not for normal operating costs.
私達のこと、そして寄付金及び支援物資の使途について
HEART-徳島、アニマルガーデン新潟、ジャパン・キャット・ネットワークは、長年にわたり、動物を保護し新しい家庭を探す活動を続けてきました。この度の東北大震災で、３つのグループを連携し活動を開始いたしました。
連携を組んだ理由は、計画的な動物の保護、シェルタースペースの提供、他の震災動物レスキューのコーディネート、公に向けての保護のニュースの伝達のためです。私達それぞれのグループがそうであるように、この連携グループも殺処分に断固反対します。
いただいた寄付金及び支出の報告は、厳密かつ明確に公表いたします。寄付金や物資は、東北大震災における保護、ケアとサポートに限定し、利用させていただきます。まず一番に猫と犬を保護の対象にしましたが、今後他の動物に範囲を広げていくかはまだ未定です。
ご支援に感謝いたします。
Animal Rescue in Kansai (ARK)
Elizabeth Oliver’s much larger Animal Rescue in Kansai (ARK) (link) provided support for many animals during the Great Hanshin Earthquake of 1995. They have reported that the number of homeless pets may be immense. During that last disaster, ARK took many animals from the emergency centres where people has sought refuge but which had refused to allow the animals entrance.
It is reported that refuge centers for human beings are again refusing companion animals this disaster. Many owners are then being forced to remain in unsafe housing, with no utilities, to look after their animals rather than leave and neglect them.
Where animals do not die naturally, most prefectures cull animal disaster victims. Even during normal periods, animals will often be killed even before they are taken to governmental animal welfare centers. If rescued, family dogs will survive only for one week even if collared and cats generally destroyed immediately. It is reported that time is now down to three days.
On the basis of their previous experience, ARK have established a “Large Scale Rescue Fund”, see link, and note that many animals will be traumatised and require veterinary attention. Again, any donations will be used for the animals made homeless in this terrible disaster.
Nippon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Rescue and welfare work is also being supported by an active grassroots NPO Nippon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA), unlike the so-called “Japan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals” which is an government and industry based group.
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For Japanese language lost and found animals and other news, please check:
東北地方太平洋沖地震の迷子動物情報や支援先、獣医さんの情報を公開します。
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