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Japan Animal Heroes Face Criminal Charges

March 27, 2013

(ANIMAL RESCUE) After Japan’s massive 2011 earthquake, a devastating nuclear crisis ensued. Cooling systems at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station failed shortly after the earthquake which led to reactor explosions and partial nuclear meltdowns. More than 200,000 residents were evacuated while tens of thousands of animals were left behind amidst the chaos. Soon after tragedy struck, Hiroshi Hoshi and his son, Leo Hoshi, sprung into action to help animals in need who were trapped in the Fukushima exclusion zone, the area surrounding the nuclear plant that has been evacuated due to radioactive contamination. The heroic duo founded NGO Hoshi Family Animal Welfare and immediately embarked on their animal rescue mission. Read more about this brave father-and-son team and the criminal charges they are facing for helping animals in need. — Global Animal

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Loyal Japan Tsunami Dog Still Missing (VIDEO)

March 14, 2013

(ANIMAL RESCUE) On March 14, 2011, two loyal dogs captured hearts around the world. Mei-chan, a spotted Brittany spaniel, and Lee-chan, a white English setter, were separated from their guardian during the chaos of Japan’s Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. These canine companions managed to stay together despite the turmoil and disarray in the city streets. A Fuji TV crew spotted and filmed Mei-chan refusing to leave an injured Lee-chan’s side. This footage of two loyal and lost friends touched the world and became a YouTube sensation. It also created worldwide awareness of the devastation the tsunami caused to animals and pets. Read on to learn more about this heartfelt tale, and check out the video of the two loyal tsunami dogs. — Global Animal

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Marine Life At Risk From Radiation In Japan (UPDATE)

April 13, 2011

JAPAN — While the ocean has a high capacity for diluting radiation, the radioactive isotope levels in the sea near Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant bring higher risk of death, mutation, and genetic degradation for marine life than previously predicted. The greatest threat  is to future generations of sea creatures; the radiation could interfere with reproduction and the development of young, causing a collapse of the population. — Global Animal

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Dazed Animals Still Found In Empty Japanese Cities

April 12, 2011

JAPAN – Searching land devastated by the earthquake and tsunami, volunteers from JEARS and Kinship Circle find a little Lhasa Apso nearly dead on the side of the road. This little guy beats the odds thanks to these dedicated volunteers.

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More of the cats that volunteers are caring for. Photo Credit: JEARS

April Brings More Animal Rescue Success In Japan

April 8, 2011

(PHOTOS) The Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support (JEARS) team and Kinship Circle continues to work diligently in the aftermath of Japan’s devastating earthquake, tsunami and radiation threat. Thanks to generous donors, like Global Animal readers who’ve donated over $27,000 in support, these volunteers are on the ground making a huge difference in the lives of animals and people alike. In the photo gallery below are some of those lives. – Global Animal

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REUNITED: Tsunami Dog Joins Family After 3 Weeks At Sea

April 4, 2011

(VIDEO) JAPAN –The little dog who spent three weeks drifting on a rooftop in the sea off disaster-struck Japan was reunited with her overjoyed guardian today. See the touching video of the lick-fest reunion here…

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Brain Dead: GoDaddy CEO

April 2, 2011

(ANIMAL WELFARE) This week, we saw two iconic videos relating to animals and the way we choose to treat them. One was the gruesome GoDaddy CEO’s video of the slaughter of an elephant; the other was the Coast Guard rescue of a dog adrift at sea for three weeks following the Japan tsunami.

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Hope Floats: Tsunami Dog Found After Drifting In Ocean For 3 Weeks

April 1, 2011

(RESCUE VIDEO & PHOTOS) Three weeks after the tsunami in Japan, a small dog was found floating on a house that was swept into the ocean. The Japan Coast Guard found the dog, and rescued him. Hope floats! See the video and pictures of  this little tsunami survivor… — Global Animal

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