Japan quake evacuees with pets find refuge at Kumamoto animal hospital

R ReutersSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-01 · 05:05 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Following a powerful earthquake in southern Japan, Tomoko Takaoka, a 31-year-old factory worker, sought shelter with her two dogs, Ku and Sheri. Upon arriving at a local evacuation center, she discovered that pets were not permitted. Faced with the difficult decision of leaving her dogs or staying with them, Takaoka chose to remain together, spending the first night in her car. The article highlights the challenges faced by pet owners during disaster evacuations, as they are often excluded from official shelters.

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An animal hospital in Kumamoto became a refuge for evacuees with pets.

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Evacuation centers did not allow pets, forcing Takaoka to sleep in her car with her dogs.

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Tomoko Takaoka was unable to reach her parents after the earthquake.

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A powerful earthquake jolted southern Japan this week.

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When a powerful earthquake jolted southern ⁠Japan this week, rattling ⁠homes and knocking out water and ⁠electricity, Tomoko Takaoka bundled up her beloved fluffy dogs and went in search of a safe place to stay.Unable to reach her parents, the 31-year-old factory worker turned to a nearby evacuation centre only to discover that Ku the chihuahua and Sheri the chihuahua-poodle mix were not welcome.Faced with the choice of sheltering without them or staying together, she chose the latter, spending the first sweltering night crammed into her car with her canine family.

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