Heaven to Hell – SOS Help the cattle!
Heaven to Hell – SOS Help the cattle!
*Extract from Tokibuno jikan
http://blog.goo.ne.jp/tokigootokiboo/d/20120220
On the internet, people see the starving cattle surrounded by a fence in Tomioka. The authorities should supply food and water once every 2 days. So how come?
The authorities gave a research party permission to administrate. But in only 10 days, one cow and 2 calves died. Last year, many cattle died by starvation in the cowshed, amid terrible suffering. This is a repeat of that situation. The fence idea came from the residents. The hungry cattle were desperate to find food, and broke the house into fragments. It is unforgivable to kill the cattle slowly, fenced in, without food and water. It would be much better to release them.
This is how Mr.Matsumura provides food for the cattle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu8qniy7zbc&feature=player_embedded
He needs your help! He needs your donation to help the cattle!
Bank Name : Toho Bank, Azumi branch
Account No : Ordinary Account 644944
Account Name : Ganbaru Fukushima
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One owner said that they won’t kill cattle in Tomioka. This gave me relief. But the situation is getting worse and worse.
We do not have any room to do more. The owners of cats which we rescued sometimes offer us their house or storage and let us use it for a food area. We leave plentiful food, automatic food feeders, and silvervine powder, (similar to catnip), to try to attract cats. Later on, we go for rescue. We want to rescue the cattle but we can’t do both. Why won’t our government and authorities help the animals? We have eyes to see. We have language to talk. We have bodies to move. We must show our gratitude for these by, as much as possible, saving the lives of those weaker than us. How can we abandon these lives when we see them dying right in front of us. I want to share, and I want to live together. Are houses and the lands only for humans? Do they not come, in part, from those who serve us? I don't want to have to wait for change.
Please consider life, responsibility, and love. Please consider what you can do.
*Extract from Tokibuno jikan
http://blog.goo.ne.jp/tokigootokiboo/d/20120220
On the internet, people see the starving cattle surrounded by a fence in Tomioka. The authorities should supply food and water once every 2 days. So how come?
The authorities gave a research party permission to administrate. But in only 10 days, one cow and 2 calves died. Last year, many cattle died by starvation in the cowshed, amid terrible suffering. This is a repeat of that situation. The fence idea came from the residents. The hungry cattle were desperate to find food, and broke the house into fragments. It is unforgivable to kill the cattle slowly, fenced in, without food and water. It would be much better to release them.
This is how Mr.Matsumura provides food for the cattle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu8qniy7zbc&feature=player_embedded
He needs your help! He needs your donation to help the cattle!
Bank Name : Toho Bank, Azumi branch
Account No : Ordinary Account 644944
Account Name : Ganbaru Fukushima
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One owner said that they won’t kill cattle in Tomioka. This gave me relief. But the situation is getting worse and worse.
We do not have any room to do more. The owners of cats which we rescued sometimes offer us their house or storage and let us use it for a food area. We leave plentiful food, automatic food feeders, and silvervine powder, (similar to catnip), to try to attract cats. Later on, we go for rescue. We want to rescue the cattle but we can’t do both. Why won’t our government and authorities help the animals? We have eyes to see. We have language to talk. We have bodies to move. We must show our gratitude for these by, as much as possible, saving the lives of those weaker than us. How can we abandon these lives when we see them dying right in front of us. I want to share, and I want to live together. Are houses and the lands only for humans? Do they not come, in part, from those who serve us? I don't want to have to wait for change.
Please consider life, responsibility, and love. Please consider what you can do.
スポンサーサイト
Holdout Refuses to Leave Japan's Nuclear Zone
Holdout Refuses to Leave Japan's Nuclear Zone.
*Extract from EX-SKF-JP (BBC interview)
http://ex-skf.blogspot.com/search/label/Tomioka-machi
Tomioka lies just inside the 20km off-limits area. The shops of the main street are deserted, motorbikes and cars are abandoned, and weeds push through gaps in the concrete. The community of 16,000 is now reduced to the eerie status of a ghost town after the nuclear disaster at Fukushima. The worst of the contamination was blown northwest of Fukushima, while Tomioka lies to the south.
A local farmer, Naoto Matsumura, (52), is the only one who is still living in Tomioka. Although he was part of the initial exodus after the accident, he could not bear life in a refugee centre, and soon moved back to his farm, refusing orders to leave. Tomioka.
He has been criticized for ignoring the order to leave. Why? He suffers as one of the victims, and it is wrong to treat him like criminal.
The life lines of electricity and water are cut. His neighbor donated gasoline for his car. He has stored rice and canned food. He uses firewood for the bath and lights candles in the evening.
Since he moved back, he takes care of animals in Tomioka. There are many dogs and cats, 400 head of cattle, and some ostrich.
The fate of the livestock is one immediate challenge. Dozens of cattle broke free after the evacuation and now roam wild. Pigs and farmed boar also escaped, and are living a feral existence. But others remained trapped - their owners fled in too much of a hurry to release them - and they have since starved to death. Mr Matsumura believes the authorities have failed the people of the area.
He has appealed to the public in anger “nothing made by humans is perfect. It is illusion that nuclear energy is dream energy”.
This is AP’s interview with Mr.Matsumura. (August 31, 2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5JCK3kWnPY&feature=player_embedded
*Extract from EX-SKF-JP (BBC interview)
http://ex-skf.blogspot.com/search/label/Tomioka-machi
Tomioka lies just inside the 20km off-limits area. The shops of the main street are deserted, motorbikes and cars are abandoned, and weeds push through gaps in the concrete. The community of 16,000 is now reduced to the eerie status of a ghost town after the nuclear disaster at Fukushima. The worst of the contamination was blown northwest of Fukushima, while Tomioka lies to the south.
A local farmer, Naoto Matsumura, (52), is the only one who is still living in Tomioka. Although he was part of the initial exodus after the accident, he could not bear life in a refugee centre, and soon moved back to his farm, refusing orders to leave. Tomioka.
He has been criticized for ignoring the order to leave. Why? He suffers as one of the victims, and it is wrong to treat him like criminal.
The life lines of electricity and water are cut. His neighbor donated gasoline for his car. He has stored rice and canned food. He uses firewood for the bath and lights candles in the evening.
Since he moved back, he takes care of animals in Tomioka. There are many dogs and cats, 400 head of cattle, and some ostrich.
The fate of the livestock is one immediate challenge. Dozens of cattle broke free after the evacuation and now roam wild. Pigs and farmed boar also escaped, and are living a feral existence. But others remained trapped - their owners fled in too much of a hurry to release them - and they have since starved to death. Mr Matsumura believes the authorities have failed the people of the area.
He has appealed to the public in anger “nothing made by humans is perfect. It is illusion that nuclear energy is dream energy”.
This is AP’s interview with Mr.Matsumura. (August 31, 2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5JCK3kWnPY&feature=player_embedded
The bull is dying, pray at the collapsed grave
February 13, 2012
The bull is dying, pray at the collapsed grave – the third temporary return to evacuated homes in Fukushima (from Asahi digital news)
http://digital.asahi.com/articles/TKY201202120203.html?id1=2&id2=cabcacbd
The residents in the off-limits area in Fukushima returning home for a short time from the end of January. This is their third such trip. On the 12th, journalists were allowed to go with the residents of Ohkuma-machi.
At 9:45am, the residents were making a long line to receive dosimeters and transceivers.
There are some journalists from overseas. A Russian TV journalist, (34), said that Russians have a high interest in the Fukushima nuclear plant, because of Chernobyl. He wants to ask what the residents think and feel about their future. It will be broadcast on March 11th.
At 10:25am, we arrived in Ohkuma-machi by bus.
Mrs.Takeda asked her husband, “Can I bring the mourning kimono?” As she was teaching Japanese traditional dance, she has many kimonos. But she can’t bring them all. She put the kimono on over the radiation-protective equipment, and then left it.
A man, (36), who evacuated to Yokohama with his family, took toys for his 2 year old son. He is expecting a girl soon. With his children's health in mind, he decided to not to come back his hometown. “Even if they 'decontaminate', who knows what the distant future holds. I can’t take responsibility after I'm dead.”
There is so much dung on the road. The residents tried to avoid it.
Mr.Izumida, (55), who works for the town office, has a cattle shed. A bull was dying there. Last spring, this bull was supposed to be put up for auction. He is shaking, and opens his eyes. Mr.Izumida said this bull will die in a few days. When he returned at last autumn, the bull was not in the shed. Mr.Izumida thinks he came back home at last. He regrets that he couldn’t let the bull live on. Now pets can be taken from the town, but not the domestic animals.
It was beautiful day, but strong wind sometimes. We stayed about 3 hours. The radioactivity level was 20 microsieverts per hour.
On this third trip home, the residents can visit other places, such as graves. Mr.Uesugi, (60), visited the graveyard with his older brother, (64). It was horrible sight. Their parents grave was standing, but the relatives' were broken into fragments. The radioactivity level was 10 microsieverts per hour. It is frightening because the radioactivity can’t be seen.
Mr.Suzuki, who evacuated to Aizu Wakamatsu, visited a grave in another cemetery. The grave had fallen to pieces. He was saddened that he couldn't fix it. It’s getting worse, little by little.
At noon, a visit to Mrs.Watanabe, who was running the liquor shop. The register, liquor, cigarettes, food, and all commodities had been stolen. The house was so damaged it was impossible to even enter.
It was her first time to return home since the disaster. She had never imagined such horrible circumstances. “I should not have come”. She remained dejected, with shoulders dropped.
The bull is dying, pray at the collapsed grave – the third temporary return to evacuated homes in Fukushima (from Asahi digital news)
http://digital.asahi.com/articles/TKY201202120203.html?id1=2&id2=cabcacbd
The residents in the off-limits area in Fukushima returning home for a short time from the end of January. This is their third such trip. On the 12th, journalists were allowed to go with the residents of Ohkuma-machi.
At 9:45am, the residents were making a long line to receive dosimeters and transceivers.
There are some journalists from overseas. A Russian TV journalist, (34), said that Russians have a high interest in the Fukushima nuclear plant, because of Chernobyl. He wants to ask what the residents think and feel about their future. It will be broadcast on March 11th.
At 10:25am, we arrived in Ohkuma-machi by bus.
Mrs.Takeda asked her husband, “Can I bring the mourning kimono?” As she was teaching Japanese traditional dance, she has many kimonos. But she can’t bring them all. She put the kimono on over the radiation-protective equipment, and then left it.
A man, (36), who evacuated to Yokohama with his family, took toys for his 2 year old son. He is expecting a girl soon. With his children's health in mind, he decided to not to come back his hometown. “Even if they 'decontaminate', who knows what the distant future holds. I can’t take responsibility after I'm dead.”
There is so much dung on the road. The residents tried to avoid it.
Mr.Izumida, (55), who works for the town office, has a cattle shed. A bull was dying there. Last spring, this bull was supposed to be put up for auction. He is shaking, and opens his eyes. Mr.Izumida said this bull will die in a few days. When he returned at last autumn, the bull was not in the shed. Mr.Izumida thinks he came back home at last. He regrets that he couldn’t let the bull live on. Now pets can be taken from the town, but not the domestic animals.
It was beautiful day, but strong wind sometimes. We stayed about 3 hours. The radioactivity level was 20 microsieverts per hour.
On this third trip home, the residents can visit other places, such as graves. Mr.Uesugi, (60), visited the graveyard with his older brother, (64). It was horrible sight. Their parents grave was standing, but the relatives' were broken into fragments. The radioactivity level was 10 microsieverts per hour. It is frightening because the radioactivity can’t be seen.
Mr.Suzuki, who evacuated to Aizu Wakamatsu, visited a grave in another cemetery. The grave had fallen to pieces. He was saddened that he couldn't fix it. It’s getting worse, little by little.
At noon, a visit to Mrs.Watanabe, who was running the liquor shop. The register, liquor, cigarettes, food, and all commodities had been stolen. The house was so damaged it was impossible to even enter.
It was her first time to return home since the disaster. She had never imagined such horrible circumstances. “I should not have come”. She remained dejected, with shoulders dropped.
Sadness only grows stronger
February 12th, 2012
Sadness only grows stronger. So many grotesque sights. The cattle cling desperately to life.
In one area, the fences keep the cattle in. For what? Emaciated cow, little calf. How how do they feel in the cold rain, in the mud. Are they afflicted a by man-made crisis, only to be killed in a few days?
How do the residents feel when they see these sights?
Shame on the politicians, who never know the meaning of suffering or pain.
She/he survived 11 months, and using up the dwindling strength of a weakening body, at last found the cat food.
She/he was not here 2 weeks ago.
This photo is too sad, but this is reality.
Sadness only grows stronger. So many grotesque sights. The cattle cling desperately to life.
In one area, the fences keep the cattle in. For what? Emaciated cow, little calf. How how do they feel in the cold rain, in the mud. Are they afflicted a by man-made crisis, only to be killed in a few days?
How do the residents feel when they see these sights?
Shame on the politicians, who never know the meaning of suffering or pain.
She/he survived 11 months, and using up the dwindling strength of a weakening body, at last found the cat food.
She/he was not here 2 weeks ago.
This photo is too sad, but this is reality.
FARM SUNCTUARY PROJECT
Never give up!
Smile to Heart FARM SUNCTUARY PROJECT
Humans are not the only victims of the nuclear plant accident. So many domestic animals can’t escape, can’t find food or water. They saw so many fellows taken by death. How must they have felt, seeing the maggot-infested bodies.
We lost so many lives. So many people have to live with huge sorrow. Even animals that have survived this long remain, nonetheless, abandoned. Many are still left, but soon they too will perish.
“Is there any way to help them survive, rather than just allowing unnecessary deaths?”
How can we, the people of Japan, deal with this desperate need? There will be more than one answer. Whatever actions we take, we must not turn our eyes away from this reality. Farm Sanctuary Project seeks ways to give the gift of life, by protecting those who risk loosing life needlessly.
At this moment, the radioactivity levels at the farm are 6 microsieverts per hour outside, and 3 microsieverts per hour in the house. It was 12 micro sieverts per hour last spring. But if we let the radioactivity here scare us away, we can’t continue this activity. There is a similar situation regarding cattle, particularly their feed. The delegate Mr.Yoshizawa said this fate is shared by 300 cattle.
Official blog (in Japanese)
http://fukushima-farmsanctuary.blogzine.jp/blog/2012/02/post_70b6.html
*Mr.Yoshizawa appeals for justice concerning the present state the animals in the off-limits area. “TEPCO and the government must compensate for this huge damage!”
Smile to Heart FARM SUNCTUARY PROJECT
Humans are not the only victims of the nuclear plant accident. So many domestic animals can’t escape, can’t find food or water. They saw so many fellows taken by death. How must they have felt, seeing the maggot-infested bodies.
We lost so many lives. So many people have to live with huge sorrow. Even animals that have survived this long remain, nonetheless, abandoned. Many are still left, but soon they too will perish.
“Is there any way to help them survive, rather than just allowing unnecessary deaths?”
How can we, the people of Japan, deal with this desperate need? There will be more than one answer. Whatever actions we take, we must not turn our eyes away from this reality. Farm Sanctuary Project seeks ways to give the gift of life, by protecting those who risk loosing life needlessly.
At this moment, the radioactivity levels at the farm are 6 microsieverts per hour outside, and 3 microsieverts per hour in the house. It was 12 micro sieverts per hour last spring. But if we let the radioactivity here scare us away, we can’t continue this activity. There is a similar situation regarding cattle, particularly their feed. The delegate Mr.Yoshizawa said this fate is shared by 300 cattle.
Official blog (in Japanese)
http://fukushima-farmsanctuary.blogzine.jp/blog/2012/02/post_70b6.html
*Mr.Yoshizawa appeals for justice concerning the present state the animals in the off-limits area. “TEPCO and the government must compensate for this huge damage!”
Pets' return
The Ministry of the Environment announced on January 26th that the residents can bring back their pets when they return to their homes for temporary visits after January 29th. This is the third such visit. Bringing the pets back from the evacuated zone was prohibited until now.
Anti-Cruelty to Animal Act: Penalty of 300,000 yen for cruelty to 28 dogs. (Fukuoka)
Anti-Cruelty to Animal Act: Penalty of 300,000 yen for cruelty to 28 dogs. (Fukuoka)
*from Mainichi newspaper local, January 17th,2012
In December, 2010, a temporary employee (62) in Kasuga-city let 28 dogs die by not giving the food. Munakata district prosecuted this man in Munakata summary court on the 16th. The Munakata summary court imposed a 300,000 yen penalty. According to the indictment, when this man was a pet dealer in 2010, he didn’t give any food to the dogs for 1 month from November 23rd, allowing 28 dogs to die.
*from Mainichi newspaper local, January 17th,2012
In December, 2010, a temporary employee (62) in Kasuga-city let 28 dogs die by not giving the food. Munakata district prosecuted this man in Munakata summary court on the 16th. The Munakata summary court imposed a 300,000 yen penalty. According to the indictment, when this man was a pet dealer in 2010, he didn’t give any food to the dogs for 1 month from November 23rd, allowing 28 dogs to die.
Town News on January 27th, 2012
Town News on January 27th, 2012.
Akiko Yui was interviewed by Town News.
Akiko Yui, (56 years old), representing TNR Japan Animal Welfare Hospital, has been protecting homeless cats and dogs, and finding host families for them.
Animal and human, the value of life is the same
After the disaster on March 11th, 2011, she focused on the rescue of animals which were abandoned in the off-limits area near the Fukushima nuclear plants. “The life of animals is the same as humans. It must not to treated lightly.” Turning this passion into action, she entered into the off-limits area with her fellows. She took in 300 rescued dogs and cats. “I wish everybody to know that still so many animals are left.”
Now many owners can’t live with their pets because of temporary house’s regulations. It may not be possible until they get their old lifestyles back. “The pet is one of the family. It is so painful to think of the owner’s feelings after having to abandon their pets.” After cleaning and decontamination of the pets, such as is possible, host families will be found for the rescued dogs and cats. “I want to find host families who have much love and responsibility.”
When she was 35 years old, she visited Yumemigasaki Animal Park, where she saw many homeless cats. “I wanted to reduce the number of unfortunate cats, who die of hunger, or are killed by people.” So she began activities to protect and sterilize homeless cats, recruiting volunteers and soliciting donations. “Personal activity is limited, especially due to our financial situation.” Then 3 years ago, she established the TNR Japan Animal Welfare Hospital. Now the activity of this animal hospital has expanded. “My purpose is zero culling. I want to save as many unfortunate lives as possible.”
”There are so many pets awaiting rescue, including in the crisis-afflicted area. But this shelter is not enough. It is of utmost importance for us to find a new shelter.” She will continue her activity to realize a society in which animals can enjoy safe and fulfilling lives.
Akiko Yui was interviewed by Town News.
Akiko Yui, (56 years old), representing TNR Japan Animal Welfare Hospital, has been protecting homeless cats and dogs, and finding host families for them.
Animal and human, the value of life is the same
After the disaster on March 11th, 2011, she focused on the rescue of animals which were abandoned in the off-limits area near the Fukushima nuclear plants. “The life of animals is the same as humans. It must not to treated lightly.” Turning this passion into action, she entered into the off-limits area with her fellows. She took in 300 rescued dogs and cats. “I wish everybody to know that still so many animals are left.”
Now many owners can’t live with their pets because of temporary house’s regulations. It may not be possible until they get their old lifestyles back. “The pet is one of the family. It is so painful to think of the owner’s feelings after having to abandon their pets.” After cleaning and decontamination of the pets, such as is possible, host families will be found for the rescued dogs and cats. “I want to find host families who have much love and responsibility.”
When she was 35 years old, she visited Yumemigasaki Animal Park, where she saw many homeless cats. “I wanted to reduce the number of unfortunate cats, who die of hunger, or are killed by people.” So she began activities to protect and sterilize homeless cats, recruiting volunteers and soliciting donations. “Personal activity is limited, especially due to our financial situation.” Then 3 years ago, she established the TNR Japan Animal Welfare Hospital. Now the activity of this animal hospital has expanded. “My purpose is zero culling. I want to save as many unfortunate lives as possible.”
”There are so many pets awaiting rescue, including in the crisis-afflicted area. But this shelter is not enough. It is of utmost importance for us to find a new shelter.” She will continue her activity to realize a society in which animals can enjoy safe and fulfilling lives.
The results of TNR Japan Animal Welfare Hospital in 2011
The results of TNR Japan Animal Welfare Hospital in 2011.
Cats;
January: 6
February: 1
March: 29
April: 41
May: 55
June: 51
July: 37
August: 26
September: 36
October: 36
November: 4
December: 69
TOTAL 391 cats
Dogs; January: 1
February: 2
March: 4
April: 20
May: 9
June: 4
July: 5
August: 0
September: 2
October: 2
November: 0
December: 6
TOTAL 55 dogs
Cats;
January: 7
February: 3
March: 19
April: 30
May: 40
June: 26
July: 22
August: 8
September: 30
October: 17
November: 15
December: 18
TOTAL 235 cats
Dogs;
January: 1
February: 1
March: 2
April: 20
May: 10
June: 4
July: 5
August: 1
September: 1
October: 2
November: 2
December: 4
TOTAL 53 dogs
These rescued dogs and cats are from the public health center and Fukushima. Needless to say, this result is enabled by you who have supported us. I marvel at the importance and value of life. Your support saved 446 lives. You have my deep and heartfelt thanks.
Our circumstances now; Fujimi park shelter: 30 TNR Japan Animal Welfare Hospital: 50 Temporary animal shelter: 30 Pet hotel: 20 Cared by volunteer’s house: 40 Cared by volunteer at outside: 50 TOTAL 220 cats plus 10 dogs. Foster home support for 50 dogs and cats. 100 yen support per day can certainly help the food fee. They are loved by the volunteers, and living a calm life. I have been busy with the rescue activity, and couldn’t make time to find new foster homes. So many cats still haven't found their original owners. After March we will recruit foster families for these long-suffering cats.
I am proud of our rescue activity after the unexpected disaster. Following the rescue, it is necessary to treat, and sometimes operate, for illness or injury. Also necessary is the extermination of fleas, ticks and parasites, plus vaccines, antirabies serum injections for dogs, and sterilization. We have done all of this for all 446 dogs and cats. Again I am filled with gratitude toward all of you who supported the establishment of the animal hospital.
Still now, there are many dogs and cats left in the afflicted area. It is easy to imagine the rescue activity being a long term effort. The medical treatment costs a lot. For example, care of 69 cats which we rescued with Yokohama Animal family last December came to about 1,000,000 yen. We have to keep finding means of meeting such costs.
Also this year, I have to find a place for a new animal shelter. The temporary shelter is packed and it is difficult to receive more dogs and cats now. But we have to find solutions, especially considering the kittens expected next Spring.
I am determined to find a new shelter.
Cats;
January: 6
February: 1
March: 29
April: 41
May: 55
June: 51
July: 37
August: 26
September: 36
October: 36
November: 4
December: 69
TOTAL 391 cats
Dogs; January: 1
February: 2
March: 4
April: 20
May: 9
June: 4
July: 5
August: 0
September: 2
October: 2
November: 0
December: 6
TOTAL 55 dogs
Cats;
January: 7
February: 3
March: 19
April: 30
May: 40
June: 26
July: 22
August: 8
September: 30
October: 17
November: 15
December: 18
TOTAL 235 cats
Dogs;
January: 1
February: 1
March: 2
April: 20
May: 10
June: 4
July: 5
August: 1
September: 1
October: 2
November: 2
December: 4
TOTAL 53 dogs
These rescued dogs and cats are from the public health center and Fukushima. Needless to say, this result is enabled by you who have supported us. I marvel at the importance and value of life. Your support saved 446 lives. You have my deep and heartfelt thanks.
Our circumstances now; Fujimi park shelter: 30 TNR Japan Animal Welfare Hospital: 50 Temporary animal shelter: 30 Pet hotel: 20 Cared by volunteer’s house: 40 Cared by volunteer at outside: 50 TOTAL 220 cats plus 10 dogs. Foster home support for 50 dogs and cats. 100 yen support per day can certainly help the food fee. They are loved by the volunteers, and living a calm life. I have been busy with the rescue activity, and couldn’t make time to find new foster homes. So many cats still haven't found their original owners. After March we will recruit foster families for these long-suffering cats.
I am proud of our rescue activity after the unexpected disaster. Following the rescue, it is necessary to treat, and sometimes operate, for illness or injury. Also necessary is the extermination of fleas, ticks and parasites, plus vaccines, antirabies serum injections for dogs, and sterilization. We have done all of this for all 446 dogs and cats. Again I am filled with gratitude toward all of you who supported the establishment of the animal hospital.
Still now, there are many dogs and cats left in the afflicted area. It is easy to imagine the rescue activity being a long term effort. The medical treatment costs a lot. For example, care of 69 cats which we rescued with Yokohama Animal family last December came to about 1,000,000 yen. We have to keep finding means of meeting such costs.
Also this year, I have to find a place for a new animal shelter. The temporary shelter is packed and it is difficult to receive more dogs and cats now. But we have to find solutions, especially considering the kittens expected next Spring.
I am determined to find a new shelter.
Rescue activity in Fukushima in January
Rescue activity in Fukushima in January
January 16th is the day I had suffered a cerebral infarction. The disaster happened in the hospital during my rehabilitation. I can’t find right word to express the difficulties of this past year. I'm thankful for continuing life. I thank the people who have been supporting me. I will never forget this generosity, and will devote the rest of my life to helping animals.
Akiko Yui
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Katsurao-mura in Fukushima in January
Not so much snow on the road but there is some snow remaining in the shade. Photo 116-1 Photo116-2 A cat stayed put. We gave it a can of food and left some dried food in a place that won’t be a problem for the neighbors.
2 dogs about which the volunteers are worried. There was some food and water. We supplemented the supply with some more.
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At the end of the last year, the rescue party was formally permitted to go into the off-limits area for rescue operations. We cooperated with Yokohama Animal Family, and some volunteers in Kanagawa prefecture, for rescue activity.
Time = Life.
The time was limited. Day after day, there was desperate activity.
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Miyakoji-mura in Fukushima in January
There is a family who is not evacuating in Miyakoji-mura. They were pleased to show us the dog house which had been prepared by a volunteer. The cats come to this house for the food. We gave food to them.
A dog who always runs away to the hill at the back. There was some food and water already there. We left some snacks.
I have been worried about a dog. It's skinny, and loosing hair. This time we saw a puppy was maybe 4 or 5 months old. This puppy is so fearful. It was born after the disaster, after people left. Must be frightened. We left some food, water and a blanket. We got a call from the owner on January 7th. 4 puppies were born but we could see only one. They don’t know what to do with this puppy. We have obtained permission from the owner to rescue this puppy and it's mother.
Later on January 21st, a volunteer reported that they had been rescued.
The mother dog likes people, but the puppy is skittish. We have to use the capture cage. We made an appointment with the owner at their house, but we couldn’t see their dog. During a visit 3 days ago, the owner didn't allow volunteers to see them. There was a dog's skull from before.
We felt some anxiety, but we found them after we drove for 10 minutes!
We caught the puppy as well.
We brought them directly to the animal hospital, and then I brought them with me.
The owner can’t keep the puppy. We will find a host family after the puppy gets used to living with people. When the mother dog gets back the strength, she will be sterilized. After that, the owner will keep her in their temporary house. But there is still some anxiety.
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The dawn in Fukushima is minus 8 degrees. We had left 100 kg of dried food, and plenty of water, around the damaged area by the tsunami. When we came back this time, all the food was gone. The reason is crows. When/if we can get the owner’s request to rescue, we can use their shed, or we can leave an automatic food dispensing machine. But we can’t leave the food there without the permission, and crows are sly, ingenious competitors. It had been full of food, but was now empty. This is a terrible situation for the cats.
We found cats one by one, amidst the rubble, or on the road. We tried to find places safe from the rain, and left the food there. We hope the cats that had run away into the grove will come back and find the food. We left silver- vine powder, (herb with an effect similar to catnip), around the food.
We found a white tabby cat. He/she looks frightened. Must be very hungry but can’t move.
We saw some stark reality in this place as well. It is too sad but I dare to put this photo.
When they get weak, the other animals may eat them. I regret so much that I couldn't come sooner….. A place out of the rain where someone left food. We left plenty of food and water there. We also made a sleeping box with blanket.
I want to rescue all of them but unfortunately ability is limited. I have been looking for a place for a new animal shelter, but it is so expensive in Kawasaki. I can’t easily decide.
I stopped by Fukushima Tamagawa. There are so many relief goods, and they are so pleased at this support. As they are receiving more cats day by day, they wish for a new toilet as well. There are so many people supporting Kawasaki and Fukushima. I am so grateful.
It is only due to the efforts and support of so many people that we can continue this activity. But this rescue activity never ends. I feel stress just continuing to bring the food for the abandoned pets sometimes. I imagine the burden of individual people. It's sad to feel the lack of consciousness concerning our country’s animal welfare.
We have to think of strategies for the long term. For example, when pet food products are disposed of due to packaging damage or change, could the company donate such food? I can’t find the time for this type of inquiry, but if you have any information, please contact us. Even one time offers would be deeply welcomed.
Our abilities are very limited, but we never forget your efforts, which help to realize our activity. We thank you all deeply for this ongoing support
January 16th is the day I had suffered a cerebral infarction. The disaster happened in the hospital during my rehabilitation. I can’t find right word to express the difficulties of this past year. I'm thankful for continuing life. I thank the people who have been supporting me. I will never forget this generosity, and will devote the rest of my life to helping animals.
Akiko Yui
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Katsurao-mura in Fukushima in January
Not so much snow on the road but there is some snow remaining in the shade. Photo 116-1 Photo116-2 A cat stayed put. We gave it a can of food and left some dried food in a place that won’t be a problem for the neighbors.
2 dogs about which the volunteers are worried. There was some food and water. We supplemented the supply with some more.
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At the end of the last year, the rescue party was formally permitted to go into the off-limits area for rescue operations. We cooperated with Yokohama Animal Family, and some volunteers in Kanagawa prefecture, for rescue activity.
Time = Life.
The time was limited. Day after day, there was desperate activity.
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Miyakoji-mura in Fukushima in January
There is a family who is not evacuating in Miyakoji-mura. They were pleased to show us the dog house which had been prepared by a volunteer. The cats come to this house for the food. We gave food to them.
A dog who always runs away to the hill at the back. There was some food and water already there. We left some snacks.
I have been worried about a dog. It's skinny, and loosing hair. This time we saw a puppy was maybe 4 or 5 months old. This puppy is so fearful. It was born after the disaster, after people left. Must be frightened. We left some food, water and a blanket. We got a call from the owner on January 7th. 4 puppies were born but we could see only one. They don’t know what to do with this puppy. We have obtained permission from the owner to rescue this puppy and it's mother.
Later on January 21st, a volunteer reported that they had been rescued.
The mother dog likes people, but the puppy is skittish. We have to use the capture cage. We made an appointment with the owner at their house, but we couldn’t see their dog. During a visit 3 days ago, the owner didn't allow volunteers to see them. There was a dog's skull from before.
We felt some anxiety, but we found them after we drove for 10 minutes!
We caught the puppy as well.
We brought them directly to the animal hospital, and then I brought them with me.
The owner can’t keep the puppy. We will find a host family after the puppy gets used to living with people. When the mother dog gets back the strength, she will be sterilized. After that, the owner will keep her in their temporary house. But there is still some anxiety.
＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊
The dawn in Fukushima is minus 8 degrees. We had left 100 kg of dried food, and plenty of water, around the damaged area by the tsunami. When we came back this time, all the food was gone. The reason is crows. When/if we can get the owner’s request to rescue, we can use their shed, or we can leave an automatic food dispensing machine. But we can’t leave the food there without the permission, and crows are sly, ingenious competitors. It had been full of food, but was now empty. This is a terrible situation for the cats.
We found cats one by one, amidst the rubble, or on the road. We tried to find places safe from the rain, and left the food there. We hope the cats that had run away into the grove will come back and find the food. We left silver- vine powder, (herb with an effect similar to catnip), around the food.
We found a white tabby cat. He/she looks frightened. Must be very hungry but can’t move.
We saw some stark reality in this place as well. It is too sad but I dare to put this photo.
When they get weak, the other animals may eat them. I regret so much that I couldn't come sooner….. A place out of the rain where someone left food. We left plenty of food and water there. We also made a sleeping box with blanket.
I want to rescue all of them but unfortunately ability is limited. I have been looking for a place for a new animal shelter, but it is so expensive in Kawasaki. I can’t easily decide.
I stopped by Fukushima Tamagawa. There are so many relief goods, and they are so pleased at this support. As they are receiving more cats day by day, they wish for a new toilet as well. There are so many people supporting Kawasaki and Fukushima. I am so grateful.
It is only due to the efforts and support of so many people that we can continue this activity. But this rescue activity never ends. I feel stress just continuing to bring the food for the abandoned pets sometimes. I imagine the burden of individual people. It's sad to feel the lack of consciousness concerning our country’s animal welfare.
We have to think of strategies for the long term. For example, when pet food products are disposed of due to packaging damage or change, could the company donate such food? I can’t find the time for this type of inquiry, but if you have any information, please contact us. Even one time offers would be deeply welcomed.
Our abilities are very limited, but we never forget your efforts, which help to realize our activity. We thank you all deeply for this ongoing support
