Several people got together armed with a camera and wearing protective gear have gone into the Fukushima Exclusion Zone several times this week to bring dogs who were left behind to safety. The videos each tell their own story but it is clear to me that these dogs just want to be near the people. … [Read more...]
More Dogs left Behind in the Exclusion Zone
April 7, 2011 by
Another film crew went into the Exclusion Zone to see what there was and to check for themselves just how much radiation there was out there. While on their journey they found a pack of dogs wandering what used to be the town. Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support will be going out to Fukushima … [Read more...]
Cats Left Behind in the Exclusion Zone Will Be Safe
April 7, 2011 by
JEARS has sent in a team to feed the cats that were left behind when the Fukushima Exclusion Zone was made larger. The cats seemed to be ok but very hungry. The JEARS team met the cats accessed the situation to determine their health and gave them food. Some of the cats and kittens were friendlier … [Read more...]
A Personal Account From Japan
April 7, 2011 by
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...]
Watari Evacuation Shelter A Rare Glimpse from the Inside
April 6, 2011 by
http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/RZSVNlNzeOI?fs=1&hl=en_USWould you like to help Japan? Up to $10,000 dollars will be donated to Japan Jewish Relief if we can reach 10,000 Facebook fans! All you need to do is become a fan of Japan Jewish Relief on Facebook and ask your friends to become fans … [Read more...]
In Humorous Dog News
April 6, 2011 by
Police dogs trainingA Mason, Ohio man is charged with a misdemeanor count of teasing a police dog after he was spotted making barking sounds at the canine. The K-9's handler was working the scene of a car crash when he heard his dog barking wildly from the car. As this is unusual behavior from a … [Read more...]
Cat Island Update
April 6, 2011 by
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...]
Wordless Wednesday; The Haunting Image
April 6, 2011 by
In the numerous posts that I have written about Japan in the past few weeks I have spent a lot of time going through pictures and survivor accounts and new reports of what is going on. There is not a single image that I have seen that has effected me in the way this one has.An image of a Cavalier … [Read more...]
Animal Rescues ARE Going Into Fukushima Exclusion Zone
April 5, 2011 by
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...]
120 Dogs Safe and Happy with Store Owner in Japan
April 5, 2011 by
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...]
