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Japan earthquake evacuees with pets find refuge at animal hospital

Following a recent earthquake in Japan, evacuees with pets are finding shelter at the Ryunosuke Animal Hospital in Kumamoto. The hospital, having learned from past disasters, converted its veterinary nurse training school into temporary housing, accommodating pet owners and their animals. This initiative allows families, including their pets, to stay together during the evacuation process, addressing a common challenge faced by pet owners during natural disasters. AI

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Japan earthquake evacuees with pets find refuge at animal hospital

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    Japan quake evacuees with pets find refuge at Kumamoto animal hospital

    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 t…