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Animal Protection - INI

Japan's animal protection system is centered around the Act on Welfare and Management of Animals. Various initiatives are being implemented, including the收容 and adoption of rescued dogs and cats, operation of animal welfare centers, animal welfare promotion officer system, and promotion of spay/neuter surgeries. In recent years, the number of animals euthanized has significantly decreased, reaching a record low of 9,017 in fiscal year 2023.

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[item.animal-welfare-center]
code=01
slug=animal-welfare-center
name=Animal Welfare Center
description=Animal protection and management facilities operated by prefectures and municipalities.
category=Public Facility

[item.rescue-dog]
code=02
slug=rescue-dog
name=Rescue Dog
description=Dogs that have been rescued at animal welfare centers and similar facilities.
category=Rescued Animal

[item.rescue-cat]
code=03
slug=rescue-cat
name=Rescue Cat
description=Cats that have been rescued at animal welfare centers and similar facilities.
category=Rescued Animal

[item.foster-care-system]
code=04
slug=foster-care-system
name=Foster Care System
description=A system for transferring rescued animals to new owners.
category=System

[item.animal-welfare-promotion-officer]
code=05
slug=animal-welfare-promotion-officer
name=Animal Welfare Promotion Officer
description=Citizen volunteers who conduct awareness and education activities for animal welfare.
category=System

[item.spay-neuter-program]
code=06
slug=spay-neuter-program
name=Spay/Neuter Program
description=Surgery to restrict animal reproduction.
category=System

[item.microchip-registration]
code=07
slug=microchip-registration
name=Microchip Registration
description=An individual identification system mandated for kept dogs and cats.
category=System

[item.animal-protection-organization]
code=08
slug=animal-protection-organization
name=Animal Protection Organization
description=Private organizations that conduct adoption activities for rescued animals.
category=Private Organization

[item.lifetime-foster-care]
code=09
slug=lifetime-foster-care
name=Lifetime Foster Care System
description=A system that takes care of animals for life when owners must give them up.
category=System

[item.community-cat-activity]
code=10
slug=community-cat-activity
name=Community Cat Activity
description=Activities for proper management of stray cats living in communities.
category=Activity