Animal Refuge Kansai Animal Refuge Kansai ARK stands

Animal Refuge Kansai

Animal Refuge Kansai ARK stands for Animal Refuge Kansai, refuge being a place of safety, from dangers such as natural disasters, domestic troubles and homelessness. Photo: Sae Kodama

Animal Refuge Kansai 1990 – ARK was founded 1995 – Over 600 animals left homeless in the Great Hanshin Earthquake were taken in 1999 – ARK was officially registered as a non-profit organization 2005 – Tokyo ARK was founded 2007 – ARK was the first organization in Japan to be recognized as an International Associate Member of RSPCA 2011 – Over 200 animals left stranded in the Tohoku Earthquake were taken in 2012 – Elizabeth Oliver was awarded the MBE 2014 – Elizabeth Oliver was awarded the Clarissa Baldwin International Award for excellence in Animal Welfare 2016 – Newly acquired Certified NPO status allows ARK to offer tax rebates to donors −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− Over 5, 600 dogs and cats have been rehomed throughout the country and many have ended up abroad with their new families. Photo: Sae Kodama

Animal Refuge Kansai A commitment to lifesaving What does “no-kill shelter” actually mean? “We are determined to STOP healthy dogs being put to sleep and we will NEVER destroy a healthy dog in our care” - Dogs Trust

Animal Refuge Kansai A commitment to lifesaving What does “No-Kill shelter” actually mean? - How is an animal judged to be dangerous? - How is an animal state of health determined? - What if an animal could be trained and worked with to improve problem behavior? - What is the maximum amount the shelter will pay to save an animal? - When do we deem an animal a danger to the public? - What if a stray, caught on the street and brought to a shelter, snaps at people simply because it is anxious and fearful? No-Kill - often misunderstood in Japan

Animal Refuge Kansai Know your limits. . . Osaka model - Why? - From whom? - Health checks - Behavior checks - Section (pairing) Tokyo model doesn’t include a shelter but the number of animals is necessarily limited by the number of foster families. Other is as above. When don’t we take dogs or cats? - Shelter full - Euthanasia candidate - Extreme aggression - FIV/Fe. LV (for cats)

Animal Refuge Kansai Illness, Injury, Behavioral issues and QOL a ) Infectious diseases which may put other animals at risk. The risk must be weighed against the severity of the disease and whether or not it is curable. b ) When an animal is suffering from a disease or illness that fails to respond to treatment or is likely to be terminal, leading to suffering. like in the case of cancer. c) In the case where the animal's immune system has broken down leading to severe problems, which fail to respond to treatment. d) In the case where there is a breakdown in organ function that cannot be cured by diet or medicine. e) When an animal is severely injured and those injuries are likely to adversely affect its QOL. The outcome of a successful operation or lengthy treatment must be weighed against the potential handicap: is it just a mobility problem or are bodily functions, such as ability to urinate and defecate, are affected too. f) When an animal can no longer maintain QOL. If an animal has an owner who can attend to it 24 hours/day, and it is not in pain, that animal is viable even it it has special needs, but may not be so in a shelter.

Animal Refuge Kansai The No Kill Movement

Animal Refuge Kansai

Animal Refuge Kansai

Animal Refuge Kansai What should we aim for? - Assignation of section, kennel / cattery (Osaka) or foster family (Tokyo) - Suitability for early adoption or training needed - Euthanasia: Staff concern -> Veterinary consultation -> Decision -> Procedure - Adoption process (application, screening) - The importance of education

Animal Refuge Kansai

Animal Refuge Kansai Features - Database of animals: rehoming, status, health records, etc. - Database of people: adopters, fosters, volunteers and surrenderers - Registering needs - Updates / alerts - Security - Mobile app - Donation & sponsoring management - Internet access and management - Statistics for adoption, donation, surrender Save money, Save time, Save lives, Build relationships

Animal Refuge Kansai We stand up for the FIVE FREEDOMS 1 2 Freedom from Discomfort Freedom from Hunger and Thirst by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area. by ready access to fresh water and diet to maintain health and vigor. 4 3 Freedom from Pain, Freedom to Express Injury or Disease Normal Behavior by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal’s own kind. by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment. 5 Freedom from Fear and Distress by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.

Animal Refuge Kansai 1. Changes in Animal Protection Law to bring it into line with EU and UK laws. Implementation and enforcement 　of this law. 2. Stricter fines, prison sentences and banning of people prosecuted for cruelty under the law, from keeping 　animals in the future. 3. Clearer definition of what cruelty means. Education of police, local authorities and veterinarians on this. 4. Compulsory registration and microchipping of all dogs and cats. 5. Abolition of gas chambers in Hokensho and Kanri (Aigo ) Centres to be replaced by humane euthanasia. 6. Education of veterinarians in early neutering and euthanization. 7. Free or subsidized neutering in all municipalities 8. Compulsory registration and stricter inspection of pet shops and breeders. 9. More media attention on where animals in pet shops come from, puppy mills exposure, so that people 　decide by themselves not to buy from pet shops. Consumer preference will bring about closure of pet shops. 10. Banning sale of pets on internet.

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