Stop The Killing of Dogs & Cats in Japan

Peace Wanko continues to receive daily support requests from Hiroshima Prefecture. The most common request is the intake of stray dogs scheduled for euthanasia at the local animal shelters.

On one particular day, just as we had finished conducting health checks for our dogs in care, a staff member arrived with urgent news : two stray dogs had been found on the brink of death. When staff members went to check on the father and pup, their condition was so dire that it seemed that they might have already passed away.

The puppy was malnourished, and was suffering from a rash and hernia. Further exacerbating the situation, the father’s legs revealed scars from a snare trap. Upon further examination, we were relieved to confirm that he had not been suffering from any serious injuries.

Both dogs were found completely limp when they were first rescued. However, upon their arrival at the Peace Wanko Centre, they managed to stand inside their cages - perhaps curious of their new surroundings.

Staff decided that it would be best to relocate the father and pup to Peace Wanko’s main Hiroshima facility. Upon placing the two into a transport carrier, the puppy nestled up to her father, pressing tightly against her side.

Even though the two dogs were clearly parent and pup, they did not look exactly the same. The pup had the appearance of a terrier pet breed - likely due to a purebred dog mating with a wild dog.

When people discard their pets, or let them run around loosely, it can result in crossbreeds between purebreds and wild dogs - leading to an increase in stray dogs. Peace Wanko aims to reduce this cycle by providing education and connecting each dog to its appropriate home.

Of course, the challenge of rescuing abandoned and stray dogs still exists in Hiroshima today. At Peace Wanko’s Animal Welfare Centre, we are working hard to support all dogs. Through our training and adoption activities, we support formerly wild dogs in becoming accustomed to humans. Results do not come overnight - but through steady ongoing effort, change is achieved.

The rescued father dog has been named Hoku, and the pup named Tulip. They are being lovingly cared for at the Primary Peace Wanko Kennel in Hiroshima so their health can fully recover.

Peace Wanko will keep working together with local authorities to save as many dogs as possible and move toward the goal of zero culling in Japan.

Peace Wanko operates solely through your generous donations.
We sincerely thank you for your continued support.