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If you receive it directly from the Animal Protection Center [Recruiting! ]
Last updated on October 5, 2023.
We are looking for new owners of dogs and cats!
The number of dogs and cats coming to the Animal Protection Center is decreasing year by year, but the number of cats is still large compared to dogs, and among them, the larger the age of dogs and cats, the smaller the number of applicants for transfer.
Therefore, we look forward to hearing from you, including the care of dogs and cats.
Currently, the average life expectancy of dogs is about 15 years, and cats are about 16 years old. Regardless of the length of the day they live together, we will match dogs and cats so that they can fulfill their lives under their owners.
[Those who want to welcome their second head]
It is based on breeding with one animal, but I think some people want to welcome the second animal.
In the case of a dog-dog combination, you will have a match between dogs at the center, but other combinations (eg dogs-cats, cats-cats, etc.) cannot be matched. After handing over, you will gradually get used to indigenous animals at home.
Considering the burden on everyone at the beginning of the pick-up, it may be better to consider a transfer from a transfer organization with a trial.
[Dog and cats who graduated from our center]
Standards (excerpt) for those who can be transferred from the Center
- You must be an adult.
- The consent of all cohabitants to breed animals.
- Cats should be kept indoors. When breeding dogs outdoors, breed them in consideration of the surrounding environment such as squeals and odors.
- In the unlikely event that breeding cannot be continued, relatives, acquaintances, etc. who can be bred on behalf of them must be selected, and a written oath (optional style) stating that they can be bred.
- If the breeding place is apartment or rental housing, you must be able to present documents (copying is also possible) such as contracts that confirm that animal breeding is permitted.
- Being able to judge comprehensively through interviews that animals can be bred properly for life, taking into account age and composition of cohabitants.
Full text of "Transfer Implementation Guidelines for Dogs, Cats, etc." (PDF: 714KB) (PDF: 714KB)
Method of transfer
If you would like to transfer animals from our center, please make a reservation for an interview.
The Center strives for proper transfer.
If we check the animal breeding environment and lifestyle and determine that it is difficult to breed properly for life, we may refuse the transfer. Thank you for your understanding.
Date and time of interview
From Monday to Saturday, every day
(1) 9:30~11:00
(2) 13:30~15:00
There is a time zone.
※Due to business reasons, there are days when interviews are not held.
How to make a reservation
By 12:00 the day before (or the day before if the previous day is a closed day), we will accept by telephone, fax, animal protection center window.
At the time of reservation acceptance, we will check the breeding environment and explain about required documents. (Approximately 15 minutes)
Phone: 045-471-2111
FAX: 045-471-2133
※When applying by fax
Please use the fax application form (PDF: 149KB) (PDF: 149KB).
Reservation start
Reception will start on the 15th of the previous month of the interview day (or the next opening day if it is closed).
※When you receive a phone call or fax, the reservation for the desired date and time may be filled. Thank you for your understanding.
※If you apply by fax, we will inform you by phone about whether or not you can accept it. Reservation acceptance will be completed by confirming by telephone from here.
※Please refrain from canceling immediately before the reservation date. If cancellations are repeated without any reason, subsequent reservations may be refused.
Flow of interview days
Please print and fill out the breeding environment survey form in advance, and come to the office at the reservation date and time.
Breeding environment questionnaire (PDF: 147KB) (PDF: 147KB)
If you are unable to print, you can also fill it out on the day.
About matchmaking
You will actually interact with your desired animal and see your personality.
At that time, the staff will explain the condition of the animal.
The required time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes including interviews and procedures.
The maximum number of cats that can be matched at a time is two cats and one dog.
What is required on the day of the interview
(1) If you live in apartment or rental housing, you will be able to breed dogs and cats.
(2) Address (resident certificate, driver's license, health insurance card, my number card, etc.)
(3) Pledge by the breeding cooperator
In the unlikely event that breeding becomes difficult, ask someone who can breed instead.
Description: The name of the breeder, the name of the cooperator, Address and Phone number, date of entry, details of cooperation with the breeder, and self-written signature of the cooperator
There are no description forms or forms.
Example of description (PDF: 93KB) (PDF: 93KB)
What is required at the time of transfer
- Cat
(1) Carry bag - Dog
(1) Collars, leads, etc.
(2) Registration fee for dogs based on the Rabies Prevention Law 3,000 yen (only for those living in the city *)
※If you live outside the city, please register with your local government at a later date.
Transfer animal information
Information on animals to be transferred is posted.
Transfer animal information [cat]
Transfer animal information <Dogs and other animals >>
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Inquiries to this page
Animal Protection Center, Medical Care Bureau Health and Safety Department
Phone: 045-471-2111
Phone: 045-471-2111
Fax: 045-471-2133
E-Mail address [email protected]
Page ID: 283-182-866