Stop The Killing of Dogs & Cats in Japan

Since 2016, "Dream Boxes" (the carbon dioxide asphyxiation chambers for animals) in Hiroshima Prefecture have ceased operations. However, we continue to respond to requests from the prefecture to rescue numerous dogs that were scheduled for euthanasia.

Saving as many dogs as possible requires indispensable teamwork with government agencies. To increase the number of adoptions from animal welfare centers, we share various know-how, such as methods for training dogs to get used to people and adoption processes.

This year, Peace Wanko has begun rescue operations in Shizuoka, Fukuoka, and Kagawa prefectures. Our staff work in collaboration with government agencies and other organizations, spending hours traveling to various locations to rescue dogs.

"Animal rescue is our life mission. Every day, we connect lives that have nowhere else to go. There's nothing more valuable than that. That's why, no matter how demanding the schedule, we never feel tired," says Makoto Abe, project leader of Peace Wanko Japan.

"We are not working to reduce the workload of animal welfare centers. We believe that the public and private sectors must work together to promote the protection and adoption of stray animals."

People involved in animal rescue all share the same commitment. The goal of "Zero Euthanasia" nationwide is not just a slogan; it is a future that we are determined to achieve. Peace Wanko will continue to expand our efforts, helping and collaborating with government agencies and other organizations to make "Zero Euthanasia" a reality across the nation.

Here are the rescued dogs, saved from the collapse of multi-pet ownership, their bony frames protected but pleading for care. Peace Wanko has been pulling these dogs from animal welfare centers, where they were labeled for euthanasia. While most are strays, some are victims of collapsed multi-pet ownership or abandoned by their owners.

Multi-pet ownership collapse refers to the situation where owners, by indiscriminate breeding, end up with more animals than they can care for. In many cases, these dogs live in deplorable conditions, deprived of adequate food, walks, and basic care. These dogs, too, were emaciated, their bones protruding from their skin.

Each of these dogs is skin and bones, their ribs visible from afar. When we visit the animal welfare center, some dogs approach us with affection, almost asking to be petted, while others cower in fear or aggression due to past traumas. However, the dogs rescued from collapsed multi-pet ownership just observe, their eyes silently pleading.

Among the rescued dogs, some are so traumatized that they bare their teeth and attempt to attack when people approach. But we believe that with affectionate care, even these dogs will one day open their hearts.

With your support, we continue to rescue dogs every day. The issues of collapsed multi-pet ownership and abandonment can be changed through human awareness. "Zero euthanasia" is not just a slogan; it is an achievable future.