the purpose

The main purpose of our community cat activities is not to just ignore cats that have lost their owners, but to provide a certain level of care for them as "community cats" that even people who don't like cats can tolerate to a certain extent. Our goal is to find new owners for these cats in the future.

Cats who have lost their owners start rummaging through trash or using the toilet in people's yards to survive. Some people may find this behavior unpleasant, but we aim to help cats coexist with the local community by reducing the number of stray cats through spay/neuter surgery, administering vaccinations to prevent infectious diseases, feeding them, and cleaning up and disposing of their waste.

Activities

The main activity of the community cat activity is to investigate cats. If there is a public place where cats are fed, we go there and investigate how many cats there are and who is feeding them. It is also important to understand and record the number and gender of stray cats that come to get food.

In this case, simply counting the number of cats is not enough. We clarify the purpose, such as "What is the purpose of feeding the cats?" and "What do we want the cats to become in the future?", and then determine the policy of our activities. It is important not to leave the cats that have lost their owners abandoned, but to discuss where they will live and what is needed to achieve this, and then take action.

Recruiting facilities and owners

Community cat activities are not just about determining the number of cats. We also look for facilities that are necessary to protect the cats and find new owners. There are not many cat shelters. Also, even if we ask for the protection of a large number of cats, it is dangerous because there is a possibility that the environment will be poor.

Some shelters use the profits they make from running cafes or selling cat goods to protect cats. However, there are various costs involved in caring for cats, and because they prioritize protecting cats over profits, they cannot care for all the rescued cats until they find new homes with just profits. For this reason, many shelters need support. You can get involved in local cat activities by simply making a donation to these shelters and organizations.

At Aoneco, we work hard every day to help cats live comfortably and then live happily with new owners. We sell items with cat motifs, such as bags and wallets, and donate the profits to organizations that rescue cats and work with local cats. If you are interested in rescue cats or would like to participate in local cat activities, please check out our website.