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ALIVE
All Life In a Viable Environment
5-18-10-102, Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0021
Japan
Tel.+81-3-5978-6272
Fax..+81-3-5978-6273
Anti Vivisection Action Network
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ALIVE Research: Dogs and Cats Destroyed in Japan.Since 1999, ALIVE has conducted “Nationwide Animal Control Questionnaire Survey” annually. The purpose of the questionnaire is to know about the actual conditions of the dogs/cats that are destroyed at the local government facilities. The result of the survey is issued as an annual report and the report is used when sending ALIVE’s opinions concerning animal administration to the government. The Number of Dogs and Cats Destroyed in 2007.
The Local Government’s Argument in Destroying Dogs and Cats. According to the Rabies Prevention Acts and other local government provisions, concerning dogs, the local governments are responsible for capture, custody, return, adoption and destruction. According to Act on Welfare and Management of Animals, local governments are responsible for capture and destruction (sometimes adoption) of cats and dog, including strays and cats/dogs that are injured and left on the streets due to car accidents. Destiny of Dogs/Cats at Public Shelter. There are three destinations for dogs/cats at public shelters. Dogs and cats that are captured and kept at the local government shelters will be returned to the owners, rehomed or destroyed. Return Dogs /Cats to Owners:
Lost or stray dogs/cats will be returned to their owners,
if the owners desire to take them back. 105 Local Governments Manage Animal Administration. By 2007, there are 105 local governments that manage animal administration. Such governments are prefectures, cabinet ordinance designate cities, regional core cities, cities that have public health centers. (regional core cities and cabinet ordinance designate cities are increasing every year.)
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