Japan Boosting Disaster Preparedness for Pets

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Tokyo, Aug. 31 (Jiji Press)–Efforts are underway in Japan to raise public awareness about the need for preparations in order to prevent problems involving pets at evacuation centers during natural disasters. “Everyday training (for pets) directly leads to better disaster preparedness,” an expert says. On Aug. 10, schoolchildren gathered for a lecture in Tokyo by volunteer group With, wh…

Tokyo, Aug. 31 (Jiji Press)–Efforts are underway in Japan to raise public awareness about the need for preparations in order to prevent problems involving pets at evacuation centers during natural disasters. “Everyday training (for pets) directly leads to better disaster preparedness,” an expert says. On Aug. 10, schoolchildren gathered for a lecture in Tokyo by volunteer group With, wh…