Life in Fukushima needs human tenderness.
November 21, 2013
Life in Fukushima needs human tenderness.
Originally protected animals* live together with people.
It is hard for small, weak cats to live alone in nature.
Cats loose weight, and suffer exhaustion.
Every time I go, I see emaciated cats looking for food.
After Autumn they can’t find anything, even insects.
Each time, I get choked up, and suffer with sorrow.
Each time, I see dead bodies of animals.
How many lives......
Lay a dead body on grass and cover with cloth.
Then talk to him/her.
Did someone care about this one life?
No one.
How lonely it was, how sad to die alone.
Fukushima 20km area, the severe, hungry winter has come.
The big capture cage is set.
Wild boars are killed steadily.
Something moving.
It looks big. Dog??
I look through the telephoto lens of the camera. Ahhhhhhh....
A monkey in the house.
If it's numbers increase, it will be killed.
Route 6, I see Fukushima 1 nuclear power plant on my left.
It’s getting dark.
I have to hurry to collect the capture cages with my fellows before it's complete dark.
This day, the last collected place was near the old Tomioka checking point.
This area was very difficult for our activity.
We couldn't even communicate with the residents.
Then some volunteers made a feeding point there to save hungry cats.
There are no houses, it's a lonely place.
But due to the smell of silver vine, cats come from afar.
If we set the capture cage, we can rescue again and again.
I can’t let them go back to this place.
I have to keep all of them. This day, a small brown tabby came into the capture cage. He/she is now in TNR Japan Animal Welfare hospital.
I rescued this one.
Please support our activity.
Day by day, Fukushima is forgotten.
Food and funds to save cats are not enough.
Your slightest assistance, when combined with others, will be a big help.
With that, we can continue our activity to rescue abandoned cats in Fukushima.
We need your help!
Your donation allows us to keep up our humane activity abandoned cats in Fukushima; for rescue, sterilization, and medical treatment.
We would greatly appreciate any help that you can give us.
Bank Name : Bank of Yokohama , Oshima Branch (Code 821)
Account No : Ordinary Account 1189874
Account Name : Inunekokyusainowa
*Protected animals.
Protected animals is defined in Act on Welfare and Management of Animals,
Article 44 as the mammals, birds, reptiles that belong to people.
And also cows, horses, pigs, sheep, goats, dogs, cats, domestic rabbits, chickens, domestic pigeons and ducks with or without the owner.
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We Inuneko Kyusainowa are against Dolphin drive hunting.
Save dolphins in Japan
Life in Fukushima needs human tenderness.
Originally protected animals* live together with people.
It is hard for small, weak cats to live alone in nature.
Cats loose weight, and suffer exhaustion.
Every time I go, I see emaciated cats looking for food.
After Autumn they can’t find anything, even insects.
Each time, I get choked up, and suffer with sorrow.
Each time, I see dead bodies of animals.
How many lives......
Lay a dead body on grass and cover with cloth.
Then talk to him/her.
Did someone care about this one life?
No one.
How lonely it was, how sad to die alone.
Fukushima 20km area, the severe, hungry winter has come.
The big capture cage is set.
Wild boars are killed steadily.
Something moving.
It looks big. Dog??
I look through the telephoto lens of the camera. Ahhhhhhh....
A monkey in the house.
If it's numbers increase, it will be killed.
Route 6, I see Fukushima 1 nuclear power plant on my left.
It’s getting dark.
I have to hurry to collect the capture cages with my fellows before it's complete dark.
This day, the last collected place was near the old Tomioka checking point.
This area was very difficult for our activity.
We couldn't even communicate with the residents.
Then some volunteers made a feeding point there to save hungry cats.
There are no houses, it's a lonely place.
But due to the smell of silver vine, cats come from afar.
If we set the capture cage, we can rescue again and again.
I can’t let them go back to this place.
I have to keep all of them. This day, a small brown tabby came into the capture cage. He/she is now in TNR Japan Animal Welfare hospital.
I rescued this one.
Please support our activity.
Day by day, Fukushima is forgotten.
Food and funds to save cats are not enough.
Your slightest assistance, when combined with others, will be a big help.
With that, we can continue our activity to rescue abandoned cats in Fukushima.
We need your help!
Your donation allows us to keep up our humane activity abandoned cats in Fukushima; for rescue, sterilization, and medical treatment.
We would greatly appreciate any help that you can give us.
Bank Name : Bank of Yokohama , Oshima Branch (Code 821)
Account No : Ordinary Account 1189874
Account Name : Inunekokyusainowa
*Protected animals.
Protected animals is defined in Act on Welfare and Management of Animals,
Article 44 as the mammals, birds, reptiles that belong to people.
And also cows, horses, pigs, sheep, goats, dogs, cats, domestic rabbits, chickens, domestic pigeons and ducks with or without the owner.
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We Inuneko Kyusainowa are against Dolphin drive hunting.
Save dolphins in Japan
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Fukushima : Under cover protection activity for 2 years and 8 months.
November 17, 2013
Fukushima : Under cover protection activity for 2 years and 8 months.
Volunteers run through the destroyed town to rescue abandoned life.
In former off-limits area, they hide their cars and themselves from the eyes of police and vigilantes, and do their work on the run.
Thump-thump, my heart seems to stop.
2 years and 8 months pass. Continuing mortal risk.
We can’t leave them. We want to save them.
There are 2 police cars in front.
What should we do?
Look in the rearview mirror, there is also one behind.
What we can do is to pray that we may continue the rescue work.
My hands sweat as I hold the steering wheel.
We need your help!
Your donation allows us to do the sterilization, and helps cover medical fees for so many cats.
We would greatly appreciate any help that you can give us.
Bank Name : Bank of Yokohama , Oshima Branch (Code 821)
Account No : Ordinary Account 1189874
Account Name : Inunekokyusainowa
Fukushima : Under cover protection activity for 2 years and 8 months.
Volunteers run through the destroyed town to rescue abandoned life.
In former off-limits area, they hide their cars and themselves from the eyes of police and vigilantes, and do their work on the run.
Thump-thump, my heart seems to stop.
2 years and 8 months pass. Continuing mortal risk.
We can’t leave them. We want to save them.
There are 2 police cars in front.
What should we do?
Look in the rearview mirror, there is also one behind.
What we can do is to pray that we may continue the rescue work.
My hands sweat as I hold the steering wheel.
We need your help!
Your donation allows us to do the sterilization, and helps cover medical fees for so many cats.
We would greatly appreciate any help that you can give us.
Bank Name : Bank of Yokohama , Oshima Branch (Code 821)
Account No : Ordinary Account 1189874
Account Name : Inunekokyusainowa
Rescue and TNR of 50 cats in Fukushima by the end of the year. Organizing the rescue team to save abandoned life in Fukushima. “Don’t let them die. We hope our wish reaches you!!”
Rescue and TNR of 50 cats in Fukushima by the end of the year.
Organizing the rescue team to save abandoned life in Fukushima.
“Don’t let them die. We hope our wish reaches you!!”
22 cats were rescued as of 21 March, 2008.
We carry out the protection and TNR activity of cats in Fukushima.
Our goal is 50 cats by the end of the year.
All the volunteers cooperate for sterilization, vaccination, anti-parasite treatment, and other treatments for sickness and injury at TNR Japan Anumal Welfare Hospital.
Then we isolate them until the vaccine works.
Transportation volunteers will transfer the cats to the shelter of Nyanda Guard, CAPIN and Inuneko Kyusainowa.
After that, each association takes care of their whole life.
We all want to rescue as many as we can before the bitterness of winter sets in.
For that, each association holds adoption/fund- raising events, and has been trying to make the space for those new cats.
Now we start. We won’t let them die.
We hope our wish reaches you.
Please support us.
Rescue party organized with the following associations.
Citizens for animal protection, Ibaraki network
CAPIN Naraha Toioka rescue party, nekoneko
Looking for families for animals
Nyanda Guard
Koenji Nyandarazu
Matatabikeno Nichijyo
Nekokatsu
With tortoiseshell cat, Miko
Nekono Maria
Inuneko Kyusainowa
TNR Japan Animal Welfare Hospital, veterinarian team
Residents in Naraha.
Private volunteers
Recruitment of volunteers: we need
1. Volunteers to transfer the cats between the associations and Fukushima.
2. Volunteers at each shelter to take care of cats.
The expense for this rescue activity will be born by each association.
The expense for sterilization will be born by Inuneko Kyusainowa.
The maintenance fee for shelter, and treatment fee will be born by Nyanda Guard, CAPIN and Inuneko Kyusainowa.
The fee for expressway and gasoline (tens of thousands yen) will be our own expense.
Organizing the rescue team to save abandoned life in Fukushima.
“Don’t let them die. We hope our wish reaches you!!”
22 cats were rescued as of 21 March, 2008.
We carry out the protection and TNR activity of cats in Fukushima.
Our goal is 50 cats by the end of the year.
All the volunteers cooperate for sterilization, vaccination, anti-parasite treatment, and other treatments for sickness and injury at TNR Japan Anumal Welfare Hospital.
Then we isolate them until the vaccine works.
Transportation volunteers will transfer the cats to the shelter of Nyanda Guard, CAPIN and Inuneko Kyusainowa.
After that, each association takes care of their whole life.
We all want to rescue as many as we can before the bitterness of winter sets in.
For that, each association holds adoption/fund- raising events, and has been trying to make the space for those new cats.
Now we start. We won’t let them die.
We hope our wish reaches you.
Please support us.
Rescue party organized with the following associations.
Citizens for animal protection, Ibaraki network
CAPIN Naraha Toioka rescue party, nekoneko
Looking for families for animals
Nyanda Guard
Koenji Nyandarazu
Matatabikeno Nichijyo
Nekokatsu
With tortoiseshell cat, Miko
Nekono Maria
Inuneko Kyusainowa
TNR Japan Animal Welfare Hospital, veterinarian team
Residents in Naraha.
Private volunteers
Recruitment of volunteers: we need
1. Volunteers to transfer the cats between the associations and Fukushima.
2. Volunteers at each shelter to take care of cats.
The expense for this rescue activity will be born by each association.
The expense for sterilization will be born by Inuneko Kyusainowa.
The maintenance fee for shelter, and treatment fee will be born by Nyanda Guard, CAPIN and Inuneko Kyusainowa.
The fee for expressway and gasoline (tens of thousands yen) will be our own expense.
From Dolphin Project
From Dolphin Project
How they kill the dolphins and small whales in Taiji-town.
https://www.facebook.com/notes/%E3%83%89%E3%83%AB%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%83%B3-%E3%83%97%E3%83%AD%E3%82%B8%E3%82%A7%E3%82%AF%E3%83%88/%E5%A4%AA%E5%9C%B0%E7%94%BA%E3%81%A7%E3%81%AE%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AB%E3%82%AB%E3%82%84%E5%B0%8F%E3%81%95%E3%81%AA%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A9%E3%81%AE%E6%AE%BA%E3%81%97%E6%96%B9/531487466923652
1. Stab the blowhole with a spear.
2. This immobilizes them, but they don't die quickly.
3. It's difficult to stab accurately, so sometimes they must do it over and over again.
4. Quickly pull out the spear.
5. Before the blood begins to flow, insert a wooden stick into the blowhole.
6. At this point, the dolphin still struggles to escape from pain and terror.
7. The duration of the struggle depends on things like the fishermen’s skill, but there is mention on record of the prey writhing in agony for 9 minutes 20 seconds.
The fishermen in Taiji have been criticized all over the world because of the cruelty of their typical killing style.
Due to this criticism, they announced a new method which kills instantly.
But from watching the video, it doesn't seem to have improved much.
Reference video. (from 07:10)
Picture provided.
https://www.facebook.com/WelcomeToTaiji
How they kill the dolphins and small whales in Taiji-town.
https://www.facebook.com/notes/%E3%83%89%E3%83%AB%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%83%B3-%E3%83%97%E3%83%AD%E3%82%B8%E3%82%A7%E3%82%AF%E3%83%88/%E5%A4%AA%E5%9C%B0%E7%94%BA%E3%81%A7%E3%81%AE%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AB%E3%82%AB%E3%82%84%E5%B0%8F%E3%81%95%E3%81%AA%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A9%E3%81%AE%E6%AE%BA%E3%81%97%E6%96%B9/531487466923652
1. Stab the blowhole with a spear.
2. This immobilizes them, but they don't die quickly.
3. It's difficult to stab accurately, so sometimes they must do it over and over again.
4. Quickly pull out the spear.
5. Before the blood begins to flow, insert a wooden stick into the blowhole.
6. At this point, the dolphin still struggles to escape from pain and terror.
7. The duration of the struggle depends on things like the fishermen’s skill, but there is mention on record of the prey writhing in agony for 9 minutes 20 seconds.
The fishermen in Taiji have been criticized all over the world because of the cruelty of their typical killing style.
Due to this criticism, they announced a new method which kills instantly.
But from watching the video, it doesn't seem to have improved much.
Reference video. (from 07:10)
Picture provided.
https://www.facebook.com/WelcomeToTaiji
Save dolphins in Japan
Save dolphins in Japan
Mrs.Tsuruta from Animal Net Work Japan <http://animalnetwork.jimdo.com/> made a nation-wide announcement concerning the hunting of dolphins and whales.
Mrs.Tsuruta said; For example, if a culture has a historical custom of eating human flesh, and resists interference in that "cultural tradition", this will not be accepted in the global community.
For brutal, barbarous, savage acts, “tradition” or “culture” cannot constitute an excuse.
We Japanese should discuss cruelty to marine animals.
The animal rights groups of the world have been advocating for humane policies not only for dogs and cats, but domestic animals, marine animals, and fish.
In order to build a network with the global rights-advocate community, I am firmly convinced that we must speak up concerning dolphin and whale hunting, not only for dogs and cats.
Please spread this information!
We need your voice!!
Take action to stop cruel dolphin hunting drives !!
Dolphin hunting photos.
https://www.google.co.jp/search?q=%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AB%E3%82%AB%E6%BC%81&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=Iyc&rls=org.mozilla:ja:official&hl=ja&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=gviFUqDOJIXskgXh5YHYBw&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=865#hl=ja&q=dolphin+hunting&rls=org.mozilla:ja%3Aofficial&safe=off&tbm=isch
International hacktivist group Anonymous has sent a message warning of a possible cyber-attack on the town of Taiji, in Wakayma prefecture, and on the Japanese government, in protest of dolphin drive hunting.
http://news.goo.ne.jp/article/asahi/nation/TKY201311140309.html
(November 14, 2013 goo news)
http://japandailypress.com/global-hacktivist-group-anonymous-threatens-japan-with-cyber-attacks-over-dolphin-hunt-1639544/
(November 16, 2013 Japan Daily Press)
There are also some other countries doing dolphin drive hunting, but Japan has the highest number of capture.
There are various opinions on that.
Some say that the protests interfere with Japanese food culture and traditional culture.
But on the other hand, some say the massacre method is extremely, unforgivably brutal.
Some question whether dolphin meat really is part of Japanese food culture, or add that dolphin meat includes high levels of mercury, and thus is not good as food.
We Inuneko Kyusainowa are against Dolphin drive hunting.
We will send a letter explaining our demands to the related organizations, such as Taiji town, Wakayama prefecture, and the Fisheries Agency.
If you agree, please cooperate with us.
Your message, no matter how short, is welcome.
Or you can use our letter below.
You can send the e-mail to Wakayama prefecture and the Fisheries Agency.
TO:
Taiji fishermen's cooperative association
3167-7 Taiji, Taiji-cho, Higashi muro-gun, Wakayama 649-5171
Fax: 0735-59-2821
Wakayama governor Yoshinobu Nisaka
Wakayam prefectural office
1-1 Komatsubara-dori, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama 640-8269
Fax:073-423-9500
https://www.pref.wakayama.lg.jp/wakayamakenchouwebmasterform/wakayamakenchouwebmasterform.html
Fisheries AgencyResources
Management Department
1-2-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8907
Fax:03-3502-0794
https://www.contact.maff.go.jp/voice/sogo.html
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Below is the demands Letter from Inuneko Kyusainowa.
Letter demanding discontinuance of dolphin drive hunting
Dolphin drive hunting is a cruel spectacle to behold.
While desperate victims were pulled up by the tail, we could see other dolphins tremble with fear as they witnessed their fellow’s suffering.
We can’t show this to children.
The protest by the international hacktivist group has started.
There is an opinion that to protest against dolphin drive hunting is to interfere with Japan’s food culture.
But I doubt that dolphin is a basic part of our food culture.
Furthermore, the meat of the dolphin has very high mercury levels.
Over-eating of dolphin meat represents a possibly serious health risk.
Comprehensive analysis leads us to conclude that it would be in our national interest to stop the dolphin hunting, rather than be criticized from all over the world for maintaining dolphin hunting under the pretext of "Japanese culture".
Please stop the dolphin drive hunting.
Address:
Name:
Mrs.Tsuruta from Animal Net Work Japan <http://animalnetwork.jimdo.com/> made a nation-wide announcement concerning the hunting of dolphins and whales.
Mrs.Tsuruta said; For example, if a culture has a historical custom of eating human flesh, and resists interference in that "cultural tradition", this will not be accepted in the global community.
For brutal, barbarous, savage acts, “tradition” or “culture” cannot constitute an excuse.
We Japanese should discuss cruelty to marine animals.
The animal rights groups of the world have been advocating for humane policies not only for dogs and cats, but domestic animals, marine animals, and fish.
In order to build a network with the global rights-advocate community, I am firmly convinced that we must speak up concerning dolphin and whale hunting, not only for dogs and cats.
Please spread this information!
We need your voice!!
Take action to stop cruel dolphin hunting drives !!
Dolphin hunting photos.
https://www.google.co.jp/search?q=%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AB%E3%82%AB%E6%BC%81&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=Iyc&rls=org.mozilla:ja:official&hl=ja&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=gviFUqDOJIXskgXh5YHYBw&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=865#hl=ja&q=dolphin+hunting&rls=org.mozilla:ja%3Aofficial&safe=off&tbm=isch
International hacktivist group Anonymous has sent a message warning of a possible cyber-attack on the town of Taiji, in Wakayma prefecture, and on the Japanese government, in protest of dolphin drive hunting.
http://news.goo.ne.jp/article/asahi/nation/TKY201311140309.html
(November 14, 2013 goo news)
http://japandailypress.com/global-hacktivist-group-anonymous-threatens-japan-with-cyber-attacks-over-dolphin-hunt-1639544/
(November 16, 2013 Japan Daily Press)
There are also some other countries doing dolphin drive hunting, but Japan has the highest number of capture.
There are various opinions on that.
Some say that the protests interfere with Japanese food culture and traditional culture.
But on the other hand, some say the massacre method is extremely, unforgivably brutal.
Some question whether dolphin meat really is part of Japanese food culture, or add that dolphin meat includes high levels of mercury, and thus is not good as food.
We Inuneko Kyusainowa are against Dolphin drive hunting.
We will send a letter explaining our demands to the related organizations, such as Taiji town, Wakayama prefecture, and the Fisheries Agency.
If you agree, please cooperate with us.
Your message, no matter how short, is welcome.
Or you can use our letter below.
You can send the e-mail to Wakayama prefecture and the Fisheries Agency.
TO:
Taiji fishermen's cooperative association
3167-7 Taiji, Taiji-cho, Higashi muro-gun, Wakayama 649-5171
Fax: 0735-59-2821
Wakayama governor Yoshinobu Nisaka
Wakayam prefectural office
1-1 Komatsubara-dori, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama 640-8269
Fax:073-423-9500
https://www.pref.wakayama.lg.jp/wakayamakenchouwebmasterform/wakayamakenchouwebmasterform.html
Fisheries AgencyResources
Management Department
1-2-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8907
Fax:03-3502-0794
https://www.contact.maff.go.jp/voice/sogo.html
＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊
Below is the demands Letter from Inuneko Kyusainowa.
Letter demanding discontinuance of dolphin drive hunting
Dolphin drive hunting is a cruel spectacle to behold.
While desperate victims were pulled up by the tail, we could see other dolphins tremble with fear as they witnessed their fellow’s suffering.
We can’t show this to children.
The protest by the international hacktivist group has started.
There is an opinion that to protest against dolphin drive hunting is to interfere with Japan’s food culture.
But I doubt that dolphin is a basic part of our food culture.
Furthermore, the meat of the dolphin has very high mercury levels.
Over-eating of dolphin meat represents a possibly serious health risk.
Comprehensive analysis leads us to conclude that it would be in our national interest to stop the dolphin hunting, rather than be criticized from all over the world for maintaining dolphin hunting under the pretext of "Japanese culture".
Please stop the dolphin drive hunting.
Address:
Name:
November 15, 2013
The second day of TNR for 30 cats from Tokyo
During rebuilding of a mansion, after the residents moved out, some cats were left behind. They counted 28 cats, but there are more.
This is the second day of TNR for the volunteers in Tokyo.
It’s getting cold. The poor cats were suddenly thrown out, to live outside.
It's too difficult now to keep all of them in our shelter.
What we can offer is to do TNR. They captured 23 cats in 2 days.
They will capture the remaining ones on the third day.
I hope we can do TNR for all the cats.
The volunteers this time are people I know, friends who have been working in this area for 10 years.
We have been doing the same activity for the local cats.
There is an animal welfare promoter on this volunteer team.
She is the right person to talk to the owner of this mansion, and also to interface with the neighbors about this activity.
But this is not so easy.
At first, TNR is necessary to avoid breeding.
The following photo is cats awaiting sterilization in the TNR Japan Animal Welfare Hospital.
We have other reservations for sterilization today.
So just one veterinarian does the sterilization.
The cars from the third day will come in the evening.
So far so good.
The second day of TNR for 30 cats from Tokyo
During rebuilding of a mansion, after the residents moved out, some cats were left behind. They counted 28 cats, but there are more.
This is the second day of TNR for the volunteers in Tokyo.
It’s getting cold. The poor cats were suddenly thrown out, to live outside.
It's too difficult now to keep all of them in our shelter.
What we can offer is to do TNR. They captured 23 cats in 2 days.
They will capture the remaining ones on the third day.
I hope we can do TNR for all the cats.
The volunteers this time are people I know, friends who have been working in this area for 10 years.
We have been doing the same activity for the local cats.
There is an animal welfare promoter on this volunteer team.
She is the right person to talk to the owner of this mansion, and also to interface with the neighbors about this activity.
But this is not so easy.
At first, TNR is necessary to avoid breeding.
The following photo is cats awaiting sterilization in the TNR Japan Animal Welfare Hospital.
We have other reservations for sterilization today.
So just one veterinarian does the sterilization.
The cars from the third day will come in the evening.
So far so good.
Volunteering for Fukushima, and TNR for 30 cats from Tokyo.
November 14, 2013
Volunteering for Fukushima, and TNR for 30 cats from Tokyo.
Today is also a busy day.
A volunteer from Nyanda Guard arrived at TNR Japan Animal Welfare Hospital.
They will leave for Naraha shelter in Fukushima, to expand the isolated room with the help of a carpenter.
They just finished the night shift. Then they go to Fukushima for 2 days for capture and protection.
The car is packed tight, we can’t close the door.
I can’t be of real help, but cheer them on only with my mouth.
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In the hospital, the veterinarian has to do sterilization for 30 cats from Tokyo in 3 days.
This is our veterinary team.
For females, the operative wound is small.
From late afternoon, the volunteers will capture more. This operation will happen tomorrow.
Volunteering for Fukushima, and TNR for 30 cats from Tokyo.
Today is also a busy day.
A volunteer from Nyanda Guard arrived at TNR Japan Animal Welfare Hospital.
They will leave for Naraha shelter in Fukushima, to expand the isolated room with the help of a carpenter.
They just finished the night shift. Then they go to Fukushima for 2 days for capture and protection.
The car is packed tight, we can’t close the door.
I can’t be of real help, but cheer them on only with my mouth.
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In the hospital, the veterinarian has to do sterilization for 30 cats from Tokyo in 3 days.
This is our veterinary team.
For females, the operative wound is small.
From late afternoon, the volunteers will capture more. This operation will happen tomorrow.
TNR (Trap, Neuter and Return ) for 30 cats that were abandoned in the parking lot of a mansion in Tokyo.
November 13, 2013
TNR (Trap, Neuter and Return ) for 30 cats that were abandoned in the parking lot of a mansion in Tokyo.
A mansion in Tokyo rebuilds. The residents already moved out, but in the parking lot 28 cats are left.
Sigh......
A volunteer contacted me. We decided to do TNR for these cats for 3 days, beginning today. Today they captured 11. Wow, none of them had been sterilized yet.
This is TNR Japan Animal Welfare Hospital. We bring them in to the veterinarians.
Their entire fees are paid by this volunteer. It cost a lot, and I can’t take this as free of charge. Tomorrow they are planning to capture 10 cats. Totally it will be over 30 cats. This is a big burden on the volunteers, mentally, physically and financially.
I feel sorry for that.
TNR (Trap, Neuter and Return ) for 30 cats that were abandoned in the parking lot of a mansion in Tokyo.
A mansion in Tokyo rebuilds. The residents already moved out, but in the parking lot 28 cats are left.
Sigh......
A volunteer contacted me. We decided to do TNR for these cats for 3 days, beginning today. Today they captured 11. Wow, none of them had been sterilized yet.
This is TNR Japan Animal Welfare Hospital. We bring them in to the veterinarians.
Their entire fees are paid by this volunteer. It cost a lot, and I can’t take this as free of charge. Tomorrow they are planning to capture 10 cats. Totally it will be over 30 cats. This is a big burden on the volunteers, mentally, physically and financially.
I feel sorry for that.
Namie, Fukushima
November 13, 2013
Namie, Fukushima
Wait!
Wait! Don’t go!
I came here for you.
Don’t be afraid.
Come here.
Yes, come closer.
Don’t stop.
Be brave.
Yes, keep walking.
Keep walking.
But there is your limit.
I can’t reach you. I feel hurt inside.
Namie, Fukushima
Wait!
Wait! Don’t go!
I came here for you.
Don’t be afraid.
Come here.
Yes, come closer.
Don’t stop.
Be brave.
Yes, keep walking.
Keep walking.
But there is your limit.
I can’t reach you. I feel hurt inside.
Rescue and TNR of 50 cats in Fukushima by the end of the year.
November 8, 2013
Rescue and TNR of 50 cats in Fukushima by the end of the year.
Organizing the rescue team to save abandoned life in Fukushima.
“Don’t let them die. We hope our wish reaches you!!”
http://arfjapan1216.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-248.html
At the storage of Naraha, Fukushima.
This is Nyandara 2, Nyandara 1, Matatabi and Nekokatsu before start the activity.
Thank you so much for your generous food support to Kawasaki and Fukushima.
In November and December, I shared it with the other parties and used it for rescue activity.
We load 50 capture cages into all the cars.
So many lives were lost.It's hard work to rescue decreasing, abandoned life, one by one.
But we never give up, and confront all difficulties to rescue them.
Severe cold has just arrived.
“Wait. We will come to pick you up.”
What?
They don’t let us stop.
I have nothing to do with police.
Matatabi and Nekokatsu go from sea side to the mountain side for feeding and protection.
The owner there was almost giving up.
A rat.
A cat.
Until the end of the year, this activity will continue.
Please give us your warm suppot.
Rescue and TNR of 50 cats in Fukushima by the end of the year.
Organizing the rescue team to save abandoned life in Fukushima.
“Don’t let them die. We hope our wish reaches you!!”
http://arfjapan1216.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-248.html
At the storage of Naraha, Fukushima.
This is Nyandara 2, Nyandara 1, Matatabi and Nekokatsu before start the activity.
Thank you so much for your generous food support to Kawasaki and Fukushima.
In November and December, I shared it with the other parties and used it for rescue activity.
We load 50 capture cages into all the cars.
So many lives were lost.It's hard work to rescue decreasing, abandoned life, one by one.
But we never give up, and confront all difficulties to rescue them.
Severe cold has just arrived.
“Wait. We will come to pick you up.”
What?
They don’t let us stop.
I have nothing to do with police.
Matatabi and Nekokatsu go from sea side to the mountain side for feeding and protection.
The owner there was almost giving up.
A rat.
A cat.
Until the end of the year, this activity will continue.
Please give us your warm suppot.
Fukuoka city declared a zero culling area for dogs and cats.
November 3, 2013
Fukuoka city declared a zero culling area for dogs and cats.Reinforcement to persuade the pet’s owner.
(From Mainichi newspaper, November 2.)
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20131102-00000013-mai-soci
Fukuoka City Mayor Soichiro Takashima declared a “vow of zero”, which aims to reduce the culling of dogs and cats to zero.
Fukuoka city has tried since 2009 to convince pet owners to help reduce the number of dogs and cats getting picked up.
This declaration attempts to make the “zero culling” policy a full-scale reality.
The number of culled dogs and cats in Fukuoka in 2008 was 3022.
But in 2012, it was 558.
From 2009, under the original animal welfare administration promotion enforcement plan, they persuade the owners not to dispose of pets just for simple reasons such as moving, etc.
In September, 2013, the law of Humane Treatment and Management of Animals was revised.
In the revised version, the authorities can refuse acceptance if there is not sufficient reason.
The Environmental Health Division of Fukuoka City said that this encourages action in Fukuoka, movement towards “zero culling”.
In Japan, Kumamoto city’s activity is remarkable.
In 2012, the number of culling was 21.
The Ministry of Environment said that depending on the municipalities, it is possible to reach zero culling.
Also Fukuoka decided to use anesthetic injection instead of carbonic acid gas for mass disposal when extermination is unavoidable.
Anesthetic injection causes less suffering for animals.
The Ministry of the Environment values it highly, and said this is a pioneering action.
Mayer Takashima declared a “vow of zero” at an “Animal Welfare Festival” in the west plaza of city hall on October 4.
He appealed to the citizens that the aim of the city is “ Fukuoka, Gentle to humans and animals”.
(by Mitsuo Matsumoto)
Fukuoka city declared a zero culling area for dogs and cats.Reinforcement to persuade the pet’s owner.
(From Mainichi newspaper, November 2.)
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20131102-00000013-mai-soci
Fukuoka City Mayor Soichiro Takashima declared a “vow of zero”, which aims to reduce the culling of dogs and cats to zero.
Fukuoka city has tried since 2009 to convince pet owners to help reduce the number of dogs and cats getting picked up.
This declaration attempts to make the “zero culling” policy a full-scale reality.
The number of culled dogs and cats in Fukuoka in 2008 was 3022.
But in 2012, it was 558.
From 2009, under the original animal welfare administration promotion enforcement plan, they persuade the owners not to dispose of pets just for simple reasons such as moving, etc.
In September, 2013, the law of Humane Treatment and Management of Animals was revised.
In the revised version, the authorities can refuse acceptance if there is not sufficient reason.
The Environmental Health Division of Fukuoka City said that this encourages action in Fukuoka, movement towards “zero culling”.
In Japan, Kumamoto city’s activity is remarkable.
In 2012, the number of culling was 21.
The Ministry of Environment said that depending on the municipalities, it is possible to reach zero culling.
Also Fukuoka decided to use anesthetic injection instead of carbonic acid gas for mass disposal when extermination is unavoidable.
Anesthetic injection causes less suffering for animals.
The Ministry of the Environment values it highly, and said this is a pioneering action.
Mayer Takashima declared a “vow of zero” at an “Animal Welfare Festival” in the west plaza of city hall on October 4.
He appealed to the citizens that the aim of the city is “ Fukuoka, Gentle to humans and animals”.
(by Mitsuo Matsumoto)
Fukushima, extermination of life
November 1, 2013
Fukushima, extermination of life
Do you know why I put the cover around the capture cage when I protect the cat?
a href="http://blog-imgs-46.fc2.com/a/r/f/arfjapan1216/1101-2.jpg" target="_blank">
It's because I had really painful experience.
I set a capture cage to protect a cat.
But one day, a rat was in it.
The rat can put his face through part of the grid of the cage, and tried to get out from.
But the body couldn't go through the grid, and then it died in misery.
In Fukushima, I have to go to a several places, and I leave the cages for a few hours.
When I got back to collect the cage, I saw a rat that had died with his face stuck in the grid.
How this rat suffered terribly.
I was going to protect the cat, but killed a rat.
Occasionally rats had come into the cage before, but I did nothing for them.
Then rats die.I am confused, because I don’t know what I am doing.
It is too late, but this cover is to protect the rat’s life, so as not to get stuck between the grids.
This is also to avoid the cold for the cat.
I have to be gentle for any life.
http://arfjapan1216.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-210.html
But again!
Whenever I see any life in Fukushima, I have to think it will be killed.
The damage of the rat spreads.
Extermination begins in mid-October in the Fukushima evacuation zone.
(From Fukushima Kenmin News, October 5, 2013)
http://www.minyu-net.com/news/news/1005/news10.html
In the Fukushima evacuation zone, which was so designated due to the accident at Tokyo Electric Power's Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant, rats are going into houses, and this damage spreads.
Fukushima prefecture started the extermination of rats in Naraha and Namie from mid-October, and will continue to the end of November.
The temperature is getting lower, and this is why the rats go indoors.
The extermination will be effectively carried out.
It was announced at Fukushima prefecture assembly public Safety Commission on October 4.
This is the explanation of assemblyman Eiji Sakamoto (the democratic party of Japan in Fukushima, Futaba).
Before the extermination, Fukushima prefecture investigated the actual situation of the rats; population, type, and the food in Minami soma-Odaka, Tomioka, Namie and Naraha.
They are making a manual for addressing the rat issue.
The result of this investigation will be added into this manual by the end of the year.
Explaining the increase of rats in the evacuation area, Fukushima prefecture introduced an expert’s opinion.
It was said that because the residents could bring only limited food for abandoned animals.
The remaining domestic animals die, leaving plenty of food for the rats.
He also said that the rats increased until last year, but as food is decreasing now, the peak has passed.
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I am worried about the influence of their methods on other creatures...
Fukushima, extermination of life
Do you know why I put the cover around the capture cage when I protect the cat?
a href="http://blog-imgs-46.fc2.com/a/r/f/arfjapan1216/1101-2.jpg" target="_blank">
It's because I had really painful experience.
I set a capture cage to protect a cat.
But one day, a rat was in it.
The rat can put his face through part of the grid of the cage, and tried to get out from.
But the body couldn't go through the grid, and then it died in misery.
In Fukushima, I have to go to a several places, and I leave the cages for a few hours.
When I got back to collect the cage, I saw a rat that had died with his face stuck in the grid.
How this rat suffered terribly.
I was going to protect the cat, but killed a rat.
Occasionally rats had come into the cage before, but I did nothing for them.
Then rats die.I am confused, because I don’t know what I am doing.
It is too late, but this cover is to protect the rat’s life, so as not to get stuck between the grids.
This is also to avoid the cold for the cat.
I have to be gentle for any life.
http://arfjapan1216.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-210.html
But again!
Whenever I see any life in Fukushima, I have to think it will be killed.
The damage of the rat spreads.
Extermination begins in mid-October in the Fukushima evacuation zone.
(From Fukushima Kenmin News, October 5, 2013)
http://www.minyu-net.com/news/news/1005/news10.html
In the Fukushima evacuation zone, which was so designated due to the accident at Tokyo Electric Power's Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant, rats are going into houses, and this damage spreads.
Fukushima prefecture started the extermination of rats in Naraha and Namie from mid-October, and will continue to the end of November.
The temperature is getting lower, and this is why the rats go indoors.
The extermination will be effectively carried out.
It was announced at Fukushima prefecture assembly public Safety Commission on October 4.
This is the explanation of assemblyman Eiji Sakamoto (the democratic party of Japan in Fukushima, Futaba).
Before the extermination, Fukushima prefecture investigated the actual situation of the rats; population, type, and the food in Minami soma-Odaka, Tomioka, Namie and Naraha.
They are making a manual for addressing the rat issue.
The result of this investigation will be added into this manual by the end of the year.
Explaining the increase of rats in the evacuation area, Fukushima prefecture introduced an expert’s opinion.
It was said that because the residents could bring only limited food for abandoned animals.
The remaining domestic animals die, leaving plenty of food for the rats.
He also said that the rats increased until last year, but as food is decreasing now, the peak has passed.
*******************
I am worried about the influence of their methods on other creatures...
Rescue and TNR of 50 cats in Fukushima by the end of the year.
Delegation! Recruit volunteer!!
Rescue and TNR of 50 cats in Fukushima by the end of the year.
Organizing the rescue team to save abandoned life in Fukushima.
“Don’t let them die. We hope our wish reaches you!!”
<Rescue party organized with the following associations>
“Citizens for animal protection, Ibaraki network”
http://www.capinew.jp/
“CAPIN Naraha Tomioka rescue party, nekoneko”
http://ameblo.jp/tsukuba-cats/entry-11644893575.html
“Looking for families for animals”
http://blog.goo.ne.jp/kurokuro0524
“Nyanda Guard”
http://nyanderguard.org/
“Koenji Nyandarazu”
http://ameblo.jp/inaoigou/
“Matatabikeno Nichijyo”
http://ameblo.jp/nyancoouchisagashi22/
“Nekokatsu”
http://www.nekokatsu.info/
“With tortoiseshell cat, Miko”
http://mike-neko.blog.so-net.ne.jp/
“Nekono Maria”
http://nekohitomaria.blog109.fc2.com/
“Inuneko Kyusainowa”
http://banbihouse.blog69.fc2.com/
“TNR Japan Animal Welfare Hospital, veterinarian team”
http://arfjapan1216.blog.fc2.com/
Residents in Naraha.
Private volunteers.
We carry out the protection and TNR activity of cats in Fukushima.
Our goal is 50 cats by the end of the year.
All the volunteers cooperate for sterilization, vaccination, anti-parasite treatment, and other treatments for sickness and injury at TNR Japan Anumal Welfare Hospital.
Then we isolate them until the vaccine works.
Transportation volunteers will transfer the cats to the shelter of Nyanda Guard, CAPIN and Inuneko Kyusainowa.
After that, each association takes care of their whole life., We all want to rescue as many as we can before the bitterness of winter sets in.
For that, each association holds adoption/fund- raising events, and has been trying to make the space for those new cats.
Now we start.
We won’t let them die.
We hope our wish reaches you.
Please support us.
Recruitment of volunteers:
we need;
1. Volunteers to transfer the cats between the associations and Fukushima.
2. Volunteers at each shelter to take care of cats.
The expense for this rescue activity will be born by each association.
The expense for sterilization will be born by Inuneko Kyusainowa.
The maintenance fee for shelter, and treatment fee will be born by Nyanda Guard, CAPIN and Inuneko Kyusainowa.
The fee for expressway and gasoline (tens of thousands yen) will be our own expense.
Winter in Fukushima is so cold.
We want to rescue them while they live.
Please support us in any way you can.
Rescue and TNR of 50 cats in Fukushima by the end of the year.
Organizing the rescue team to save abandoned life in Fukushima.
“Don’t let them die. We hope our wish reaches you!!”
<Rescue party organized with the following associations>
“Citizens for animal protection, Ibaraki network”
http://www.capinew.jp/
“CAPIN Naraha Tomioka rescue party, nekoneko”
http://ameblo.jp/tsukuba-cats/entry-11644893575.html
“Looking for families for animals”
http://blog.goo.ne.jp/kurokuro0524
“Nyanda Guard”
http://nyanderguard.org/
“Koenji Nyandarazu”
http://ameblo.jp/inaoigou/
“Matatabikeno Nichijyo”
http://ameblo.jp/nyancoouchisagashi22/
“Nekokatsu”
http://www.nekokatsu.info/
“With tortoiseshell cat, Miko”
http://mike-neko.blog.so-net.ne.jp/
“Nekono Maria”
http://nekohitomaria.blog109.fc2.com/
“Inuneko Kyusainowa”
http://banbihouse.blog69.fc2.com/
“TNR Japan Animal Welfare Hospital, veterinarian team”
http://arfjapan1216.blog.fc2.com/
Residents in Naraha.
Private volunteers.
We carry out the protection and TNR activity of cats in Fukushima.
Our goal is 50 cats by the end of the year.
All the volunteers cooperate for sterilization, vaccination, anti-parasite treatment, and other treatments for sickness and injury at TNR Japan Anumal Welfare Hospital.
Then we isolate them until the vaccine works.
Transportation volunteers will transfer the cats to the shelter of Nyanda Guard, CAPIN and Inuneko Kyusainowa.
After that, each association takes care of their whole life., We all want to rescue as many as we can before the bitterness of winter sets in.
For that, each association holds adoption/fund- raising events, and has been trying to make the space for those new cats.
Now we start.
We won’t let them die.
We hope our wish reaches you.
Please support us.
Recruitment of volunteers:
we need;
1. Volunteers to transfer the cats between the associations and Fukushima.
2. Volunteers at each shelter to take care of cats.
The expense for this rescue activity will be born by each association.
The expense for sterilization will be born by Inuneko Kyusainowa.
The maintenance fee for shelter, and treatment fee will be born by Nyanda Guard, CAPIN and Inuneko Kyusainowa.
The fee for expressway and gasoline (tens of thousands yen) will be our own expense.
Winter in Fukushima is so cold.
We want to rescue them while they live.
Please support us in any way you can.
Naraha, Tomioka in Fukushima, with CAPIN nekoneko
October 30, 2013
Naraha, Tomioka, with CAPIN nekoneko
Between spring and summer, I went to 5 towns between Naraha and Namie, again and again, and was welcomed by so many beautiful flowers.
But the time goes so fast.
Now so many seed sand red berries declare that Winter has come.
This time I am with CAPIN nekoneko.(http://ameblo.jp/tsukuba-cats/entry-11644893575.html)
To make smooth, efficient activity, we mapped out a course of places where cats were spotted, or TNR could happen.
The residents of the "impossible-to-return" area have no hope for the future there.
So we have to rescue the cats that were left.
People can go in and out of Naraha and Tomioka during the day.
But for cats, there is no change in the situation.
Their lives depend on waiting for food from a few volunteers.
This is Mr.nekoneko.nekoneko
The kennel is strong and durable.
In just a week, the water becomes so dirty.
We wash all water bowls and pour fresh water.
But the water tank is so heavy, and my back hurts.
This day, nekoneko did all of it.
I hope he was ok the next day.
Kaki! Kaki!! (Persimmons) Pitty we can’t eat it.
During the activity in Fukushima, we don’t have time to eat.I don’t even feel hungry.But this day with nekoneko, I had a bit of time.
When we returned to Naraha storage, someone offered me Kaki.The residents there are always so kind, and we depend on them.
Naraha, Tomioka, with CAPIN nekoneko
Between spring and summer, I went to 5 towns between Naraha and Namie, again and again, and was welcomed by so many beautiful flowers.
But the time goes so fast.
Now so many seed sand red berries declare that Winter has come.
This time I am with CAPIN nekoneko.(http://ameblo.jp/tsukuba-cats/entry-11644893575.html)
To make smooth, efficient activity, we mapped out a course of places where cats were spotted, or TNR could happen.
The residents of the "impossible-to-return" area have no hope for the future there.
So we have to rescue the cats that were left.
People can go in and out of Naraha and Tomioka during the day.
But for cats, there is no change in the situation.
Their lives depend on waiting for food from a few volunteers.
This is Mr.nekoneko.nekoneko
The kennel is strong and durable.
In just a week, the water becomes so dirty.
We wash all water bowls and pour fresh water.
But the water tank is so heavy, and my back hurts.
This day, nekoneko did all of it.
I hope he was ok the next day.
Kaki! Kaki!! (Persimmons) Pitty we can’t eat it.
During the activity in Fukushima, we don’t have time to eat.I don’t even feel hungry.But this day with nekoneko, I had a bit of time.
When we returned to Naraha storage, someone offered me Kaki.The residents there are always so kind, and we depend on them.
Is sterilization animal welfare or not?
October 29, 2013
Is sterilization animal welfare or not?
We at Inuneko Kyusainowa always say “please do sterilization”.
This is why I made the name of our hospital TNR Japan Animal Welfare Hospital, and continually promote sterilization.
Most people think that sterilization is good thing for animal welfare.
“What? Is it wrong?!
“Well, actually not.”
It is putting the surgical knife into a healthy body.
Why?
Sometimes the veterinarian finds the pregnancy during the operation.
Then they have to take it out.
This is diametrically opposite with my heart’s wishes.
When I think about what animal welfare is, I try to think in terms of replacing the animals with a human being, or even myself.
If we can’t do this to humans, we can’t do it to animals.
Animals don’t have words like us, they're more vulnerable than us.
I think they should be protected even more than humans.
However I still have to say “Sterilization is important.
Please do sterilization. ”
This is my choice, of lesser distress to cut the chain of greater misery.
Sterilization is better than killing.
But this activity takes a long time.
The goal is zero killing at the welfare center.
This is the only choice we can carry out now, until we find better solution.
The follow article is from a Kanagawa newspaper.
Mrs. Akiko Katori said that there are prejudices about putting a surgical knife into the healthy body, resistance to cutting the chain of life.
But we have to face up to the reality that such a large number of cats who don't undergo these procedures are killed.
<Summary from Kanagawa News Paper on October 27, 2013>
Cats give birth a few times in a year.
To decrease the culling, sterilization and castration is necessary.
The Ministry of Environment announced that culling of dogs and cats decreased by nearly one-third between 2001 and 2011. This is because sterilization and castration increased, as did also the adoption of such dogs and cats. However, the culling of cats is still too frequent. 60% of that is kittens. Problems such as cat’s excreta, and noise, are increasing. But also the local cat’s care activity is increasing. The volunteers in various locations clean up, and do the sterilizations and castrations in attempts to limit increase. Some local government bodies also support the cost for this operation. Shibuya Animal Net (http://www.shibuya-animal-net.com/) has been doing local cat care activity at the request of the Shibuya Welfare Center since 9 years ago. This activity is to capture homeless cats, do the sterilization and castration, and then return them to where they were. In 2011, only 6 kittens were brought to the welfare center. This is sharply decreased compared with 101 in 2013. Representative of Shibuya Animal Net said that focusing on TNR (Trap, Neuter and Return) brings very good results. It would be great to see an increase in the number of veterinarians willing to perform the operation for a low price.
The Japan Pet Care Association, Hiroshima branch, enthusiastically promotes TNR. They said that many owners give their cats free run of their house, but nevertheless don’t do sterilization and castration. There are not many people willing to pay the fee for the operation. Mrs.Akiko Katori, a journalist familiar with pet issues, said that there are prejudices about putting a surgical knife into a healthy body, resistance to cutting the chain of life. But we have to face up to the reality that such a large number of cats who don't undergo these procedures are killed.
The Ministry of Environment said that sterilization and castration will lessen stress caused by estrus. Birth stress will be less for female cats. For males, the marking, mating calls, and urge to roam outdoors decreases, as does STDs. The Ministry of Environment recommend keeping cats inside the home.
Is sterilization animal welfare or not?
We at Inuneko Kyusainowa always say “please do sterilization”.
This is why I made the name of our hospital TNR Japan Animal Welfare Hospital, and continually promote sterilization.
Most people think that sterilization is good thing for animal welfare.
“What? Is it wrong?!
“Well, actually not.”
It is putting the surgical knife into a healthy body.
Why?
Sometimes the veterinarian finds the pregnancy during the operation.
Then they have to take it out.
This is diametrically opposite with my heart’s wishes.
When I think about what animal welfare is, I try to think in terms of replacing the animals with a human being, or even myself.
If we can’t do this to humans, we can’t do it to animals.
Animals don’t have words like us, they're more vulnerable than us.
I think they should be protected even more than humans.
However I still have to say “Sterilization is important.
Please do sterilization. ”
This is my choice, of lesser distress to cut the chain of greater misery.
Sterilization is better than killing.
But this activity takes a long time.
The goal is zero killing at the welfare center.
This is the only choice we can carry out now, until we find better solution.
The follow article is from a Kanagawa newspaper.
Mrs. Akiko Katori said that there are prejudices about putting a surgical knife into the healthy body, resistance to cutting the chain of life.
But we have to face up to the reality that such a large number of cats who don't undergo these procedures are killed.
<Summary from Kanagawa News Paper on October 27, 2013>
Cats give birth a few times in a year.
To decrease the culling, sterilization and castration is necessary.
The Ministry of Environment announced that culling of dogs and cats decreased by nearly one-third between 2001 and 2011. This is because sterilization and castration increased, as did also the adoption of such dogs and cats. However, the culling of cats is still too frequent. 60% of that is kittens. Problems such as cat’s excreta, and noise, are increasing. But also the local cat’s care activity is increasing. The volunteers in various locations clean up, and do the sterilizations and castrations in attempts to limit increase. Some local government bodies also support the cost for this operation. Shibuya Animal Net (http://www.shibuya-animal-net.com/) has been doing local cat care activity at the request of the Shibuya Welfare Center since 9 years ago. This activity is to capture homeless cats, do the sterilization and castration, and then return them to where they were. In 2011, only 6 kittens were brought to the welfare center. This is sharply decreased compared with 101 in 2013. Representative of Shibuya Animal Net said that focusing on TNR (Trap, Neuter and Return) brings very good results. It would be great to see an increase in the number of veterinarians willing to perform the operation for a low price.
The Japan Pet Care Association, Hiroshima branch, enthusiastically promotes TNR. They said that many owners give their cats free run of their house, but nevertheless don’t do sterilization and castration. There are not many people willing to pay the fee for the operation. Mrs.Akiko Katori, a journalist familiar with pet issues, said that there are prejudices about putting a surgical knife into a healthy body, resistance to cutting the chain of life. But we have to face up to the reality that such a large number of cats who don't undergo these procedures are killed.
The Ministry of Environment said that sterilization and castration will lessen stress caused by estrus. Birth stress will be less for female cats. For males, the marking, mating calls, and urge to roam outdoors decreases, as does STDs. The Ministry of Environment recommend keeping cats inside the home.
Life in Fukushima. Please listen to the heartrending cry of animals!
October 22, 2013
Life in Fukushima.
Please listen to the heartrending cry of animals!
This cat must have a family.
It’s been 2 years and 7 months since the disaster. It is too lonely.
I am sorry that I don’t have enough stength.
I'll surely to come back to pick you up.
I can hear this cat’s voice from behind the black bag of contaminated ground, saying 'where is my family'......
The winter here is long and freezing.
I want to hold them, wrap them in a warm blanket.
Wild boars increase day by day.
This one was a child just a little while ago, but now it seems she has 6 children.
This result is obvious.
Leave them and increase them.
Then set the hundreds of traps in every town and leave them without any food.
Kill them in such cruel way.
How could people fail to think of a better way, or even consider the need for one?
These are very sad photos.
The feeding point is too far for a kitten.
Despite being held and nurtured by the mother cat, the skinny cats barely grew up.
To sooth the hunger they have to eat small bugs, but they can’t hunt well enough.
Then they themselves may be hunted by crows, or sometimes hit by reconstruction and decontamination vehicles.
For what were they were born?
As soon as they were given birth, they have only hard times.
It is the same life, but too sad.
It is the same same same life, isn’t it?
Why am I here. I stand petrified with my powerlessness.
What I am doing here alone. I want to depend on something.
I want someone support me. I want to cry.
I leave for Fukushima at midnight.
thank all of you who support in various ways.
I have a favor to ask of you.
Please think about being foster parent.
It certainly could save one precious life.
Please join us as a volunteer.
Anything you want to do is welcomed. Please support us.
Life in Fukushima.
Please listen to the heartrending cry of animals!
This cat must have a family.
It’s been 2 years and 7 months since the disaster. It is too lonely.
I am sorry that I don’t have enough stength.
I'll surely to come back to pick you up.
I can hear this cat’s voice from behind the black bag of contaminated ground, saying 'where is my family'......
The winter here is long and freezing.
I want to hold them, wrap them in a warm blanket.
Wild boars increase day by day.
This one was a child just a little while ago, but now it seems she has 6 children.
This result is obvious.
Leave them and increase them.
Then set the hundreds of traps in every town and leave them without any food.
Kill them in such cruel way.
How could people fail to think of a better way, or even consider the need for one?
These are very sad photos.
The feeding point is too far for a kitten.
Despite being held and nurtured by the mother cat, the skinny cats barely grew up.
To sooth the hunger they have to eat small bugs, but they can’t hunt well enough.
Then they themselves may be hunted by crows, or sometimes hit by reconstruction and decontamination vehicles.
For what were they were born?
As soon as they were given birth, they have only hard times.
It is the same life, but too sad.
It is the same same same life, isn’t it?
Why am I here. I stand petrified with my powerlessness.
What I am doing here alone. I want to depend on something.
I want someone support me. I want to cry.
I leave for Fukushima at midnight.
thank all of you who support in various ways.
I have a favor to ask of you.
Please think about being foster parent.
It certainly could save one precious life.
Please join us as a volunteer.
Anything you want to do is welcomed. Please support us.
Feeding and protection activity in Fukushima, Naraha-machi.
October 22, 2013
We arrived Naraha and get some food here. The driver and the carpenter takes a break, have a cigarette. (better to stop...)
The time goes fast, and we go rapidly around the town. The decontamination has progressed.
Then the result is this, the present landscape of Naraha.
To go on and on......
So many black bags.
This area had catastrophic Tsunami damage. The car was washed away, and caught by a tree. I saw cats many times here, and set the capture cage.
Maybe the Tsunami came to the top of the roof. Somehow the shape of the house remains, but we can’t go into it. I heard this family had over 10 cats.
Then we saw many cats around here. How did they survive with such big Tsunami?
With the neighbors cooperation, we can do TNR (Trap, Neuter and Return).This is closer to Naraha storage, and the driver and the carpenter help me to set the capture cage. This help makes the work go faster.
Enjoying sightseeing? No. I am looking for cats.
We couldn’t make the feeding point closer there. Kiyoyuki Shrine is one place surviving cats finally arrived in the Tsunami area. The volunteers made a big effort for feeding and capture. We “Inuneko Kyusainowa” protected so many cats. But still there are many cats remaining.
Back to Naraha storage.
Good morning Mari.
At Naraha storage, we establish more shelter. We have been promoting TNR but we take 7 cats back on this one day. There are some with leukemia and HIV. Our shelter in Kasawaki has now about 100 cats. TNR Japan Animal Welfare Hospital always has between 60 and 70 cats. But we continue to find unhealthy cats, and must somehow protect them. To save those lives, we decided to establish more shelters in Naraha storage.
We arrived Naraha and get some food here. The driver and the carpenter takes a break, have a cigarette. (better to stop...)
The time goes fast, and we go rapidly around the town. The decontamination has progressed.
Then the result is this, the present landscape of Naraha.
To go on and on......
So many black bags.
This area had catastrophic Tsunami damage. The car was washed away, and caught by a tree. I saw cats many times here, and set the capture cage.
Maybe the Tsunami came to the top of the roof. Somehow the shape of the house remains, but we can’t go into it. I heard this family had over 10 cats.
Then we saw many cats around here. How did they survive with such big Tsunami?
With the neighbors cooperation, we can do TNR (Trap, Neuter and Return).This is closer to Naraha storage, and the driver and the carpenter help me to set the capture cage. This help makes the work go faster.
Enjoying sightseeing? No. I am looking for cats.
We couldn’t make the feeding point closer there. Kiyoyuki Shrine is one place surviving cats finally arrived in the Tsunami area. The volunteers made a big effort for feeding and capture. We “Inuneko Kyusainowa” protected so many cats. But still there are many cats remaining.
Back to Naraha storage.
Good morning Mari.
At Naraha storage, we establish more shelter. We have been promoting TNR but we take 7 cats back on this one day. There are some with leukemia and HIV. Our shelter in Kasawaki has now about 100 cats. TNR Japan Animal Welfare Hospital always has between 60 and 70 cats. But we continue to find unhealthy cats, and must somehow protect them. To save those lives, we decided to establish more shelters in Naraha storage.
The Broken Lives of Fukushima
October 21, 2013
40 pictures of Fukushima 20-km compulsory exclusion zone by Reuters photographer Damir Sagolj.
Please take a look.
http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2013/10/the-broken-lives-of-fukushima/100603/
40 pictures of Fukushima 20-km compulsory exclusion zone by Reuters photographer Damir Sagolj.
Please take a look.
http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2013/10/the-broken-lives-of-fukushima/100603/
Feeding and protection activity in Fukushima.
October 20. 2013
Feeding and protection activity in Fukushima.
This is Joban expressway before the dawn. I have a moment to take pictures.
Actually, last time and this time, a volunteer drove the car. It is very good for me that I could sleep in the car going and returning. And one carpenter joined us to prepare for Winter. At Naraha storage, we separate for each duty. The plan for this day is that I join with Tomioka Kyuentai nekoneko for TNR activity in Tomioka. After that I go into the 20km area alone for vital duties. Then out from the 20km area, collect the capture cages and instruct on the future feeding and TNR activities.
I want to set as many capture cages as I can before I meet nekoneko. I started early morning, and set 10 capture cages in Naraha.
This is the first one at Nagoya in Naraha. I have been here every month since disaster but I could set the capture cage only one time one year ago. At that one time, I rescued 2 cats. But never since then. The reason is time. Now finally I could set the capture cage.
It looks like municipal housing. The client is sick and in the hospital. They are not expected to return here. The residents of other apartments said that they won’t come back to Naraha. How can the cats left in the area do without people. No one is coming home. In this situation, protection and rescue are the only ways to help them survive.
I want to set more, but set just 2 capture cages.
This place is the first setting, and the last collection point. The result is.......It’s getting dark. Humans are hungry, but cats first.
Ta-da!
2 black and white, young cats.Maybe brothers.
To be continued.......
Feeding and protection activity in Fukushima.
This is Joban expressway before the dawn. I have a moment to take pictures.
Actually, last time and this time, a volunteer drove the car. It is very good for me that I could sleep in the car going and returning. And one carpenter joined us to prepare for Winter. At Naraha storage, we separate for each duty. The plan for this day is that I join with Tomioka Kyuentai nekoneko for TNR activity in Tomioka. After that I go into the 20km area alone for vital duties. Then out from the 20km area, collect the capture cages and instruct on the future feeding and TNR activities.
I want to set as many capture cages as I can before I meet nekoneko. I started early morning, and set 10 capture cages in Naraha.
This is the first one at Nagoya in Naraha. I have been here every month since disaster but I could set the capture cage only one time one year ago. At that one time, I rescued 2 cats. But never since then. The reason is time. Now finally I could set the capture cage.
It looks like municipal housing. The client is sick and in the hospital. They are not expected to return here. The residents of other apartments said that they won’t come back to Naraha. How can the cats left in the area do without people. No one is coming home. In this situation, protection and rescue are the only ways to help them survive.
I want to set more, but set just 2 capture cages.
This place is the first setting, and the last collection point. The result is.......It’s getting dark. Humans are hungry, but cats first.
Ta-da!
2 black and white, young cats.Maybe brothers.
To be continued.......
Tomioka Kyuentai.
October 19, 2013
Tomioka Kyuentai.
Reprint from neko neko’s blog.
http://ameblo.jp/tsukuba-cats/entry-11644893575.html
After a while, I was with Mrs.Yui in Tomioka and Naraha for handling the new feeding spot. Mrs.Yui already set some capture cages in the early morning.
PM2:00 at Naraha.I collect 3 cages. Is there a cat in the cage?
“Meow!!!”“Let me out!!!”Yes this one was always waiting for the food.
But.....She/he struggled, and is bleeding from the nose. Sorry!!! I hope all of them can find the new family.
Back to the storage.
This is Mrs.Yui.For some reason, she's wearing a helmet....looks like criminal. No, that was a joke. Don’t tell her how she looks, because she works so hard from early morning for abandoned animals.
PM3:00 at somewhere. This is a hard place for feeding, same as Futaba. "Hard on the animals" meaning I think it is primitive...What we have to do now is a result of this country being 20-30 years behind other advanced nations in animal rights. If it takes a time to catch up, better to do it now!!!
Collecting the capture cage. This one also has a cat in it.
This is catastrophic Tsunami damage area. But many cats are surviving. They had a very hard time.
But...this cat.....is lactating. There must be a kitten waiting for her. So unfortunately we had to release her. I am sorry to have scared you.
Yesterday, I saw so many animal corpses. This kitten is black and white. As soon as we went into Namie, Mrs.Yui found it. For burial, we returned to the storage. A crow hollowed out the eyes. If we had gone there one hour earlier, maybe we could have saved it. That’s all right now kitten. Please sleep peacefully.
And this one too.....maybe alive until a while ago. Maybe we could have saved it if we went 15 minutes earlier. The cause of death is hunger? Too thin....Enormous earthquake, Tsunami, abandoned, cannibalism, starve to death......Cats around the nuclear power plant suffered hell. I want to rescue such cats and this is why I go to Fukushima. But I can’t rescue them all. How frustrating!
People who insist on forbidding the feeding, what do they think about the last moments of such cats? They don’t care about the life of animals??
Tomioka Kyuentai.
Reprint from neko neko’s blog.
http://ameblo.jp/tsukuba-cats/entry-11644893575.html
After a while, I was with Mrs.Yui in Tomioka and Naraha for handling the new feeding spot. Mrs.Yui already set some capture cages in the early morning.
PM2:00 at Naraha.I collect 3 cages. Is there a cat in the cage?
“Meow!!!”“Let me out!!!”Yes this one was always waiting for the food.
But.....She/he struggled, and is bleeding from the nose. Sorry!!! I hope all of them can find the new family.
Back to the storage.
This is Mrs.Yui.For some reason, she's wearing a helmet....looks like criminal. No, that was a joke. Don’t tell her how she looks, because she works so hard from early morning for abandoned animals.
PM3:00 at somewhere. This is a hard place for feeding, same as Futaba. "Hard on the animals" meaning I think it is primitive...What we have to do now is a result of this country being 20-30 years behind other advanced nations in animal rights. If it takes a time to catch up, better to do it now!!!
Collecting the capture cage. This one also has a cat in it.
This is catastrophic Tsunami damage area. But many cats are surviving. They had a very hard time.
But...this cat.....is lactating. There must be a kitten waiting for her. So unfortunately we had to release her. I am sorry to have scared you.
Yesterday, I saw so many animal corpses. This kitten is black and white. As soon as we went into Namie, Mrs.Yui found it. For burial, we returned to the storage. A crow hollowed out the eyes. If we had gone there one hour earlier, maybe we could have saved it. That’s all right now kitten. Please sleep peacefully.
And this one too.....maybe alive until a while ago. Maybe we could have saved it if we went 15 minutes earlier. The cause of death is hunger? Too thin....Enormous earthquake, Tsunami, abandoned, cannibalism, starve to death......Cats around the nuclear power plant suffered hell. I want to rescue such cats and this is why I go to Fukushima. But I can’t rescue them all. How frustrating!
People who insist on forbidding the feeding, what do they think about the last moments of such cats? They don’t care about the life of animals??
Finally took an old dog from Kawasaki Animal Welfare Center. This is your goal.You are now my family.
October 17, 2013
Finally took an old dog from Kawasaki Animal Welfare Center.
This is your goal.You are now my family.
Name: Goal
Black, medium-size mix dog, 18Kg
17 years old (at 2013)
Abandoned by the owner.
I was always thinking about taking this old dog out from the center, but we have so many cats, and are busy with "adoption/fund- raising" events.
I am sorry to make you wait.
I arrived 5PM at Kawasaki Animal Welfare Center. It’s getting dark, but the staff gave me advice on how to help him walk, and about his personality.
His legs are very weak and head is down. This is how old dogs walk.
We use the flat cloth leash from the waist to support the lower body.
The old dog wants to walk, but it has become difficult even to stand. He will be 17 years old soon. If he leans his body against something, he can stand by himself for a while.
His happy face makes us happy too.
Arrived at TNR Japan Animal Welfare Hospital. I decided his name would be “Goal”. The owner who brought him to the center said that he is a mix with golden. He is now a member of Inuneko Kyusainowa family. This is his goal.
This is the room for Goal.
Then I quickly went to a DIY store to make his room nicer. Best to make a food table to aid him in eating. Somehow I have to devise facilities for his comfort.
Thanks to Foster Parents.
Finally took an old dog from Kawasaki Animal Welfare Center.
This is your goal.You are now my family.
Name: Goal
Black, medium-size mix dog, 18Kg
17 years old (at 2013)
Abandoned by the owner.
I was always thinking about taking this old dog out from the center, but we have so many cats, and are busy with "adoption/fund- raising" events.
I am sorry to make you wait.
I arrived 5PM at Kawasaki Animal Welfare Center. It’s getting dark, but the staff gave me advice on how to help him walk, and about his personality.
His legs are very weak and head is down. This is how old dogs walk.
We use the flat cloth leash from the waist to support the lower body.
The old dog wants to walk, but it has become difficult even to stand. He will be 17 years old soon. If he leans his body against something, he can stand by himself for a while.
His happy face makes us happy too.
Arrived at TNR Japan Animal Welfare Hospital. I decided his name would be “Goal”. The owner who brought him to the center said that he is a mix with golden. He is now a member of Inuneko Kyusainowa family. This is his goal.
This is the room for Goal.
Then I quickly went to a DIY store to make his room nicer. Best to make a food table to aid him in eating. Somehow I have to devise facilities for his comfort.
Thanks to Foster Parents.
Please do not kill life in Fukushima! The theme is symbiosis!
October 15, 2013
Please do not kill life in Fukushima!
The theme is symbiosis!
On October 19, Saturday, I am going to Naraha, to Tomioka in Fukushima for checking the feeding point with CAPIN.
※CAPIN cat&dog
http://www.capinew.jp/" http://www.capinew.jp/
We want to discuss the problems at feeding points, and also future TNR (Trap, Neuter and Return) and protection. On the other hand, I am thinking to rescue as many as I can.
But it is really difficult to rescue much in one day in Fukushima.
Time is so limited.
I have to set the capture cage early in the morning, and take it back at the end of the day before I leave.
It is difficult, but I want to try.
I have to rescue the cats before they die.
And also I started to think that this activity should be done before I die.
A short tail cat, I will come for you.
Please go into the capture cage.
This is a house which had many cats.
Some cats are still not yet found, but the owners may give up.
They are afraid of the thunder, but they are so hungry.
An un-castrated young male.
You too, go into the capture cage.
This year I saw so many nursing cats, but we don’t see many kittens.
I know that this is really a hard a situation for kittens.
But even so, mother cat are desperately taking care of their kittens.
They should not be born in such place.
I saw so many suffering lives in Fukushima.
Now there are so many crows, rats, raccoon dogs, raccoons, wild boar, flies, horseflies, and bees.
It looks like none of them are welcomed by humans.
But all of them have life.
Does this life not have emotion?
Does this life not feel pain?
Do not so easily let them die.
Humans are powerful, but only that?.
This power is cruelly killing the weak.
Is there not an opportunity to respond more gently, with gifted wisdom?
What we should think is;
Do not bully, do not harm, do not kill.
The theme is symbiosis.
Please do not kill life in Fukushima!
The theme is symbiosis!
On October 19, Saturday, I am going to Naraha, to Tomioka in Fukushima for checking the feeding point with CAPIN.
※CAPIN cat&dog
http://www.capinew.jp/" http://www.capinew.jp/
We want to discuss the problems at feeding points, and also future TNR (Trap, Neuter and Return) and protection. On the other hand, I am thinking to rescue as many as I can.
But it is really difficult to rescue much in one day in Fukushima.
Time is so limited.
I have to set the capture cage early in the morning, and take it back at the end of the day before I leave.
It is difficult, but I want to try.
I have to rescue the cats before they die.
And also I started to think that this activity should be done before I die.
A short tail cat, I will come for you.
Please go into the capture cage.
This is a house which had many cats.
Some cats are still not yet found, but the owners may give up.
They are afraid of the thunder, but they are so hungry.
An un-castrated young male.
You too, go into the capture cage.
This year I saw so many nursing cats, but we don’t see many kittens.
I know that this is really a hard a situation for kittens.
But even so, mother cat are desperately taking care of their kittens.
They should not be born in such place.
I saw so many suffering lives in Fukushima.
Now there are so many crows, rats, raccoon dogs, raccoons, wild boar, flies, horseflies, and bees.
It looks like none of them are welcomed by humans.
But all of them have life.
Does this life not have emotion?
Does this life not feel pain?
Do not so easily let them die.
Humans are powerful, but only that?.
This power is cruelly killing the weak.
Is there not an opportunity to respond more gently, with gifted wisdom?
What we should think is;
Do not bully, do not harm, do not kill.
The theme is symbiosis.
Please know this before you buy the pet from pet shop!!
October 11, 2013
Please know this before you buy the pet from pet shop!!
The Christmas season, which all children look forward to, is coming soon.
Christmas brings sales of dogs and cats in pet shops.
Please know this before you buy a pet from a pet shop.
Please know how the mother of puppy and kitten were given terrible treatment.
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Riprinting from Ken’s house
http://kenshouse116.blog.fc2.com/
Do you know the parents of your pet if you bought it from the pet shop?
One of my friends was working for a breeding company.
I'll tell you a true story from her.
They are in a very small cage, in which they can’t really move.
They can’t have enough water and food.
If they bark, they will be hit and kicked.
During the pregnancy, if they have a health problem, they won’t be treated.
The cage is not cleaned.
Of course they are not washed.
She was so sad and tried to help them.
But she couldn’t keep working after 4 months.
Do you still want to buy the pet from the pet shop?
You don’t care about other animals, thinking only of yours?
Please do not buy the pets, food, treats, any other goods in the pet shop.
The following photos are of a dog that was rescued from one breeding company.
Can you see what kind of dog this is?
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This dog is female.
If you see an adorable Shih Tzu puppy in the pet shop, this might be the mother.
She was deeply damaged, mentally and physically.
She was going to be killed because she is no longer necessary.
Accidentally, I found her, and took her in.
She was in terrible condition, I gave her intense treatment.
After that she was donated, and is having a happy life with the foster parent!
But we could rescue only a few.
Again, do you know the parents of your pet if you bought from the pet shop?
Do you still want to buy the pet from the pet shop?
I don’t criticize all breeders.
I just wanted to tell you that this is true story and there certainly are such cases.
Please think about it deeply.
※The last photo shows the happiness of the current situation.
Please know this before you buy the pet from pet shop!!
The Christmas season, which all children look forward to, is coming soon.
Christmas brings sales of dogs and cats in pet shops.
Please know this before you buy a pet from a pet shop.
Please know how the mother of puppy and kitten were given terrible treatment.
*********************************************************
Riprinting from Ken’s house
http://kenshouse116.blog.fc2.com/
Do you know the parents of your pet if you bought it from the pet shop?
One of my friends was working for a breeding company.
I'll tell you a true story from her.
They are in a very small cage, in which they can’t really move.
They can’t have enough water and food.
If they bark, they will be hit and kicked.
During the pregnancy, if they have a health problem, they won’t be treated.
The cage is not cleaned.
Of course they are not washed.
She was so sad and tried to help them.
But she couldn’t keep working after 4 months.
Do you still want to buy the pet from the pet shop?
You don’t care about other animals, thinking only of yours?
Please do not buy the pets, food, treats, any other goods in the pet shop.
The following photos are of a dog that was rescued from one breeding company.
Can you see what kind of dog this is?
********************************************
This dog is female.
If you see an adorable Shih Tzu puppy in the pet shop, this might be the mother.
She was deeply damaged, mentally and physically.
She was going to be killed because she is no longer necessary.
Accidentally, I found her, and took her in.
She was in terrible condition, I gave her intense treatment.
After that she was donated, and is having a happy life with the foster parent!
But we could rescue only a few.
Again, do you know the parents of your pet if you bought from the pet shop?
Do you still want to buy the pet from the pet shop?
I don’t criticize all breeders.
I just wanted to tell you that this is true story and there certainly are such cases.
Please think about it deeply.
※The last photo shows the happiness of the current situation.
Akachibi sleeps in his garden in Namie.
October 10, 2013
Akachibi sleeps in his garden in Namie.
This activity started right after the disaster.
When the off limits area was announced on April 22, 2012, I was in Namie.
The day before, one dog chased after my car, but my car was full, and I couldn't take this dog. But I met this dog again, and I was able to rescue it. My place was full, and Ishikawa Animal Friends accepted this dog.
Ishikawa Animal Friends
http://www.himono-yoshiaki.jp/17animal.html
After a while, the owner of this dog was found.
Then I realized there are so many cats left in Namie.
I jumped into Namie to rescue them.
There are so many things I remember.
Those cats from Namie were accepted again at Ishikawa Animal Friends.
Akachibi is one of them.
They took care of him very well.
When Akachibi got sick, the owner went to Ishikawa to meet him.
Then decided to bring him back to Fukushima, to the refugee house.
Akachibi got better with the owner, but unfortunately, just the other day he passed away.
I'm thankful that he was with his owner in the end.
Akachibi is sleeping in the family’s garden, under the tree,
On October 9, when I visit Namie, I visit his grave.
The animals' lives were tossed by the disaster.
But now it is forgotten, like nothing happened.
What do people look for in life?
To me the most important thing is fulfillment of spirit
Akachibi sleeps in his garden in Namie.
This activity started right after the disaster.
When the off limits area was announced on April 22, 2012, I was in Namie.
The day before, one dog chased after my car, but my car was full, and I couldn't take this dog. But I met this dog again, and I was able to rescue it. My place was full, and Ishikawa Animal Friends accepted this dog.
Ishikawa Animal Friends
http://www.himono-yoshiaki.jp/17animal.html
After a while, the owner of this dog was found.
Then I realized there are so many cats left in Namie.
I jumped into Namie to rescue them.
There are so many things I remember.
Those cats from Namie were accepted again at Ishikawa Animal Friends.
Akachibi is one of them.
They took care of him very well.
When Akachibi got sick, the owner went to Ishikawa to meet him.
Then decided to bring him back to Fukushima, to the refugee house.
Akachibi got better with the owner, but unfortunately, just the other day he passed away.
I'm thankful that he was with his owner in the end.
Akachibi is sleeping in the family’s garden, under the tree,
On October 9, when I visit Namie, I visit his grave.
The animals' lives were tossed by the disaster.
But now it is forgotten, like nothing happened.
What do people look for in life?
To me the most important thing is fulfillment of spirit
October 7, 2013
Fukushima 20km area, under the rain.
I have been going to Fukushima for 2 and a half years, but this was the first time to have such heavy rain.
It was actually strange.
Even when the weather report said rain, and there actually was heavy rain, when we arrived the rain stopped. Maybe my partner has miracle-making powers.
But on this day, my usual partner was not with me.
Then finally, rain.
It takes more time in the rain.
But they are waiting, and I have to hurry.........
I bought a new plastic sheet but can’t change it, because there's no time.
Temporary I put tape on the door of storage, but soon it will be broken.
No time to change to the new food box.
Maybe this is one an owner is looking for?
Maybe this photo is not clear, but anyway I will send it to the owner.
The sterilization isn't going smoothly enough.
Fukushima is too far, and we don’t have enough people.
Also the activity there is limited.
But we have to do it anyway.
I wish someone could come with me some time, and keep going on from the next time.
I don’t know anyone in Fukushima.
Tender white balasam and
Cosmos and weeds listen to my complaint.
I am ok, and I will come again.
Exhausted, ragged, but return nonetheless.
Fukushima 20km area, under the rain.
I have been going to Fukushima for 2 and a half years, but this was the first time to have such heavy rain.
It was actually strange.
Even when the weather report said rain, and there actually was heavy rain, when we arrived the rain stopped. Maybe my partner has miracle-making powers.
But on this day, my usual partner was not with me.
Then finally, rain.
It takes more time in the rain.
But they are waiting, and I have to hurry.........
I bought a new plastic sheet but can’t change it, because there's no time.
Temporary I put tape on the door of storage, but soon it will be broken.
No time to change to the new food box.
Maybe this is one an owner is looking for?
Maybe this photo is not clear, but anyway I will send it to the owner.
The sterilization isn't going smoothly enough.
Fukushima is too far, and we don’t have enough people.
Also the activity there is limited.
But we have to do it anyway.
I wish someone could come with me some time, and keep going on from the next time.
I don’t know anyone in Fukushima.
Tender white balasam and
Cosmos and weeds listen to my complaint.
I am ok, and I will come again.
Exhausted, ragged, but return nonetheless.
Report of rescued cats from Fukushima.
October 1, 2013
Report of rescued cats from Fukushima.
From January 1 to September 26, 2013
Adult cats : 66
Kitten : 33
Dog : 4
Total : 103
The following photos are the cats that we accepted from the owners in Fukushima.
But still there are so many cats that we have to save.
These cats are in the volunteer’s house, and waiting to join with our adoption/fund- raising event.
We need a lot of help.
Any little thing that you can possibly do may help to save miserable lives.
You are always welcome to join with our feeding activity in Fukushima, temporary adopt or take care of cats and dogs, and donate. We also have a foster parent system.
Please contact us if you are interested.
CONTACT
FOSTER PARENT
Report of rescued cats from Fukushima.
From January 1 to September 26, 2013
Adult cats : 66
Kitten : 33
Dog : 4
Total : 103
The following photos are the cats that we accepted from the owners in Fukushima.
But still there are so many cats that we have to save.
These cats are in the volunteer’s house, and waiting to join with our adoption/fund- raising event.
We need a lot of help.
Any little thing that you can possibly do may help to save miserable lives.
You are always welcome to join with our feeding activity in Fukushima, temporary adopt or take care of cats and dogs, and donate. We also have a foster parent system.
Please contact us if you are interested.
CONTACT
FOSTER PARENT
To live together. Hurry up to bring the food.
September 25, 2013
To live together.
Hurry up to bring the food.
They are so hungry.
Full of food in the box.
Each time, I fill the box...
But next time, almost gone.
Food is always a priority, but also important is water.
I don’t forget water, but sometimes there's no time, or the car is full, and sometimes there just isn't enough water.
They are too hungry.
So even if there's no water, they eat dried food.
Water is everywhere in our usual life, but in the 20km area, there's not so much water.
Most of the cats there have kidney damage.
This feeding point is someone’s house.
Luckily the drain is clogged up and rainwater is collected.
This is good for a while.
The area where we found cats has such water.
Depending on the town, in some places well water came out on the road.
This water really saves lives, but only in a few places.
These days, I separate from my fellows for this activity.
My co-worker's car is smaller than mine.
They can’t carry so much water.
Next time I'll go to the places they tried to serve.
They put a plastic dish under the gutter.
And they left some water bowls.
The water I left was evaporated.
It's often said that we should use our brains while we're alive.
Then I go again, try use my brain.
My fellows left yesterday.
To live together.
Hurry up to bring the food.
They are so hungry.
Full of food in the box.
Each time, I fill the box...
But next time, almost gone.
Food is always a priority, but also important is water.
I don’t forget water, but sometimes there's no time, or the car is full, and sometimes there just isn't enough water.
They are too hungry.
So even if there's no water, they eat dried food.
Water is everywhere in our usual life, but in the 20km area, there's not so much water.
Most of the cats there have kidney damage.
This feeding point is someone’s house.
Luckily the drain is clogged up and rainwater is collected.
This is good for a while.
The area where we found cats has such water.
Depending on the town, in some places well water came out on the road.
This water really saves lives, but only in a few places.
These days, I separate from my fellows for this activity.
My co-worker's car is smaller than mine.
They can’t carry so much water.
Next time I'll go to the places they tried to serve.
They put a plastic dish under the gutter.
And they left some water bowls.
The water I left was evaporated.
It's often said that we should use our brains while we're alive.
Then I go again, try use my brain.
My fellows left yesterday.
Cats in 20km area in Fukushima
September 22, 2013
Cats are still waiting for their families, but no one returns.
They don’t understand anything.
There is no food or water.
I can’t imagine how hard their lives are.
Fukushima is too far.
I have been doing my best, but so many cats have died from hunger or kidney problems.
Yes, there are a few cats surviving but their numbers are decreasing.
The environment is so hard.
Around feeding points, I can feel the presence of cats. I don’t see as many skinny, hungry cats as right after the disaster.
But this time, I found a skinny tiny calico on a farm road.
That cat ran away into the bushes, but I quickly tossed out some savory smelling baked bonito.
And set the capture cage.
If I park my car here for a long time, a police car will come around.
I had to hide the capture cage, setting it in the bushes.
I will come back in one hour.
I was praying during the feeding activity that the calico would come into the capture cage.
But the cage was vacant.
There is one feeding point beyond the field.
I hope that calico can get to this point, and find the food.
It was miraculous to rescue cats from the 20km area of Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Of course, most of them have serious health problems.
But finally they can eat abundantly, and enjoy the loving companionship of people.
It's not uncommon that having finally found a family, their health fails, and they soon die.
There is no good food, and not much water.
This causes kidney damage.
Sometimes it's already in the final stage.
One cat found a good family but now this cat is in our hospital.
Finally they started the second life, but why...
HIV, leukemia, oh, how they have to carry such pain.
She/He can’t breathe, even in an oxygen room. We asked for help from other hospitals.
I want to do anything that I can do.
But the result is the same.
The cat and the owner, it's a hard time for both.
Now to pray for a miracle tomorrow.
Please save this life.
Cats are still waiting for their families, but no one returns.
They don’t understand anything.
There is no food or water.
I can’t imagine how hard their lives are.
Fukushima is too far.
I have been doing my best, but so many cats have died from hunger or kidney problems.
Yes, there are a few cats surviving but their numbers are decreasing.
The environment is so hard.
Around feeding points, I can feel the presence of cats. I don’t see as many skinny, hungry cats as right after the disaster.
But this time, I found a skinny tiny calico on a farm road.
That cat ran away into the bushes, but I quickly tossed out some savory smelling baked bonito.
And set the capture cage.
If I park my car here for a long time, a police car will come around.
I had to hide the capture cage, setting it in the bushes.
I will come back in one hour.
I was praying during the feeding activity that the calico would come into the capture cage.
But the cage was vacant.
There is one feeding point beyond the field.
I hope that calico can get to this point, and find the food.
It was miraculous to rescue cats from the 20km area of Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Of course, most of them have serious health problems.
But finally they can eat abundantly, and enjoy the loving companionship of people.
It's not uncommon that having finally found a family, their health fails, and they soon die.
There is no good food, and not much water.
This causes kidney damage.
Sometimes it's already in the final stage.
One cat found a good family but now this cat is in our hospital.
Finally they started the second life, but why...
HIV, leukemia, oh, how they have to carry such pain.
She/He can’t breathe, even in an oxygen room. We asked for help from other hospitals.
I want to do anything that I can do.
But the result is the same.
The cat and the owner, it's a hard time for both.
Now to pray for a miracle tomorrow.
Please save this life.
Activity and health worries.
September 21, 2013
Activity and health worries.
Feeding and rescue activity.
I don't have time for being comfortable.
I wish I could have a stronger body.
Well, actually I was, but not now.
I know I worked too hard.
But how I can stop this?
With my left hand, I could use only the thumb and the first finger.
I can’t keep carrying heavy things.
The aftereffect of cerebral infarction won’t get worse, but because of numbness of my foot from aging, I can’t walk well, and I fall down sometimes. I started to take herbal medicine for my breath.
It’s been a month but I don’t see any change.
So many lives are waiting.
I am so saddened by such weakness.
Activity and health worries.
Feeding and rescue activity.
I don't have time for being comfortable.
I wish I could have a stronger body.
Well, actually I was, but not now.
I know I worked too hard.
But how I can stop this?
With my left hand, I could use only the thumb and the first finger.
I can’t keep carrying heavy things.
The aftereffect of cerebral infarction won’t get worse, but because of numbness of my foot from aging, I can’t walk well, and I fall down sometimes. I started to take herbal medicine for my breath.
It’s been a month but I don’t see any change.
So many lives are waiting.
I am so saddened by such weakness.
