Today is the one month anniversary of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan. It is one of the most devastating disasters in modern history, with thousands of people and animals killed or displaced. There is an active effort on the ground to get to animals that have been trapped or separated from their owners. The situation for cats presents a special problem, where many cats have little to no experience living outside and are hiding amongst the rubble of collapsed buildings. Feral cats present another problem, because many of them need care and are wary of humans. Rescue organizations such as the Japan Cat Network have assembled teams of volunteers who are going into impacted areas to find and trap cats to bring them back to shelters. They also providing medical treatment to injured cats and starting the process of reuniting them with their owners.
Despite all the sadness and loss, there are rays of hope. Many cats have already been reunited with their owners and are living in special temporary shelters created in pet stores or other locations until their owners can find a more permanent place for their families to live. Other owners have chosen to say in damaged homes with their pets because some shelters for people are not allowing pets. The overall feeling is that of perseverance and workers are putting in long hours to help improve the situation. Provided below are a list of organizations that need assistance and donations, and if possible, we want to encourage you all to donate or help in whatever way you can.Japan Cat Network
Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support
Animal Refuge Kansai
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