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Japan Cat Network has placed hundreds of cats in happy forever homes. We have helped hundreds of people with trap/neuter/return projects or rescue and re-homing efforts, over the years. We have rushed out to assist in emergency situations, and we have done all of this on a minimal budget.

If you’ve ever received help from JCN, adopted a kitty that you love, or are just glad that we are around for those who need us, please take a moment to let us know! And if you are able, please help us to continue our efforts to rescue and feed the many left behind pets in the restricted areas of Fukushima. Our volunteers have continued to work tirelessly, both in Shiga and in Tohoku. We believe that there is no way to really address the many animal welfare needs in the region, given the enormity of the animal welfare crisis, without actually being here. We will work day and night to maintain the positive presence that we have achieved here, and we hope you feel that it is important, too. We hope that the many people who know, love, and trust us, will help us to carry on this effort.

On Tuesday, December 27th, Japan Cat Network will enter the 20 kilometer exclusion zone, with the Fukushima Prefectural government’s approval. We have been entering restricted areas to feed, check on, and rescue animals, for around 7 months now, all with help from local evacuees and the approval of local governments. Our goal has always been to assist evacuees with pet needs and to rescue or help animals in distress. This time, we will be searching for pets on behalf of several families, who are heart-sick with worry about their pets. The actual mission is not so different from many that we have gone out on, since first responding to the earthquake and tsunami event, on March 22nd. In this case, however, we may be the only chance these animals have.

Our teams have rescued, picked up, housed and/or placed nearly 400 documented animals in the Tohoku area, and our teams are still here. If you feel that continued rescue efforts are needed, and that a base in Fukushima is necessary, please take part. contact us about volunteering or donating today. Check in, to see some of the stories on facebook, on the website, and help us via ChipIn.