Not a small dog to share a car with http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/jD79oZRPkQQ?fs=1&hl=en_USThere following is a rough translation of what the Bernese Mountain dog's owner says in the video.The video is long and completely in Japanese. This man has been living with his dog in the car since … [Read more...]

In the immediate aftermath of the Earthquake and Tsunami I was introduced the the occupants of Cat Island. As the Island is remote it took many days for aid to get to the Island to see if it was still in one piece. Initial reports were brief. The people and cats of the Island survived but were in … [Read more...]

You can see the story of these dogs being rescued here http://bit.ly/dMIy3XPlease help spread this post so it can get to the people most desperate for information on how to help their pets.I have been asked to pass along the information that there are rescues going into the Fukushima Exclusion Zone. … [Read more...]

Dauchsund playtimeSeveral days ago we told you that we had found some information about a Pet Store owner who was caring for 120 dogs and a number of cats who were made homeless by the Tsunami. Some dogs are at the facility  because their owners are missing or because their owners are in an … [Read more...]

Dog being checked for radiationAbout a week ago we posted a link to a video showing a news crew visiting the Exclusion Zone in Fukushima where they were greeted by several dogs who were curious about the noise produced by the new comers. The news crew was unable to take the animals back with them … [Read more...]

I have gotten a bunch of hits lately from people searching for information about how they can adopt and or foster a dog from Japan. I have also gotten emails about how people can adopt animals from Japan and I know I am not the only one. The answer is right now the Japanese government is not … [Read more...]

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/l5XerJ1mjW4?fs=1&hl=en_USPictures of hope amid total destruction due to the Earthquakes and Tsunami of Japan. Hope for a future is all the people of Japan have to hold on to hope they will be reunited with loved ones who are missing, hope they will find … [Read more...]

Its a good idea to attach emergency contact information to the crate.All animals traveling oversees must have a valid health certificate and rabies certificate. These certificates are only good for 10 days so make sure your pet has a valid certificate that is properly filled out and given all … [Read more...]

USAID / FEMA sent 2 teams of 6 dogs and their handlers over to Japan to help in rescue efforts. Freezing conditions, a fuel shortage, badly damaged roads, and debris from the Tsunami have all been hampering relief efforts.Photos courtesy of USAID / FEMA … [Read more...]

I know that many of you are still concerned for the pets of millitary families in Japan. As long as I keep receiving updates I will continue to publish them for all of you. Mariaelena is now home in the US safe with her children thinking about her husband and her pets back in Japan. The situation in … [Read more...]