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Work at the Animal Protection Center
Last Updated October 23, 2024
Main Business Activities
The Animal Protection Center mainly performs the following tasks.
Citizen collaboration business
(1) Dissemination of appropriate breeding
We perform discipline classroom, manner lecture of owner and perform spread enlightenment of appropriate breeding.
In addition, we will educate the spread of animal welfare and lifelong breeding through nyan classes to learn how to treat animals correctly.
(2) Enhancement of transfer business
We will promote the transfer of dogs and cats that have been protected and housed to citizens as much as possible.
(3) Measures for dogs and cats whose owners are unknown
We will prevent unreasonable breeding, promptly respond to animal escapes, and prevent abandonment.
(4) Collaboration with Citizen Volunteers
We operate in cooperation with citizen volunteers who share the way of thinking of Motoichi animal administration.
(5) Reflection of citizen opinions
We plan to set up a committee to reflect the opinions of a wide range of citizens in the operation.
Animal Protection and Management
(1) Emergency measures for injured animals
Emergency treatment will be provided at veterinary hospitals in the city.
(2) Protection and management of protected animals
In addition to conducting medical examinations and treatment on the health status of dogs and cats contained, we will continue to provide injured animals transported from veterinary hospitals.
We will provide treatment, etc.
Kanagawa Animal Protection Management Promotion Plan (Reiwa 3-Reiwa 2012)
Kanagawa Animal Protection Management Promotion Plan (outside site)
Yokohama City Animal Protection Management Business Plan
2024 Yokohama-shi animal welfare management duties plan (PDF: 1,536KB)
Results of Yokohama City Animal Protection Management Business
2023 Yokohama-shi animal welfare management duties conduct result (PDF: 726KB)
Business Overview
Basic approach to promoting animal welfare management in Yokohama City
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Inquiries to this page
Animal Protection Center, Medical Care Bureau Health and Safety Department
Telephone: 045-471-2111
Telephone: 045-471-2111
Fax: 045-471-2133
Email address: ir-douai@city.yokohama.lg.jp
Page ID: 171-222-617