ALL ABOUT PETS IN JAPAN!

Pets are very important to the family because they make life happy.

To adopt a pet in Japan there are several options. In the case of dogs, you can do it through a kennel or pet business or also in a dog shelter.

In the case of being a pet business, ask about the dog you want to adopt. They bring it to you and you are with him for a bit asking the store staff for details. There they offer you a good number of types of services or products for your dog, etc. There are some services that you cannot give up such as the pet’s life insurance for the first months, registration and the first vaccination in case it has not been carried out.

Apart from the non-optional basic services, we also contract medical insurance that covers up to 90% of medical expenses. They range from 1,000 yen to around 4,000 yen.

Among the things you have to do when you adopt a pet is to go to the municipal offices of your city to register your dog. To do this, you need to bring your identification, your dog’s vaccination record, and about 3,000 or 3,500 yen and thus they will register the dog in your family. Then they will give you a sticker to stick at the entrance of your house, indicating that he has already been vaccinated against rabies, and a couple of tags for his collar: one that indicates that he already has the vaccine and another that contains the registration number .

Almost all dogs in Japan contain a microchip in their body. It goes inside the back of the neck and serves to know in whose name the dog is registered.

All dogs must wear tags and walk on a leash, as well as pick up your dog’s needs on the street, so sometimes it would seem like you’re going camping or something.

Rabies vaccines are offered by the municipality at low cost. The vaccination season is April and May. They are established in the social center of each zone. It is usually fast, it takes around 5 minutes. It is also possible to go to a veterinary clinic although it is more expensive, about 8000 yen, although they also weigh them and cut their nails XD

In Japan, there are many businesses and establishments that allow assistance dogs but not companion pets. It is possible to use public transport with your pet, as long as it goes in a suitable container to make the trip.

There are also special and conditioned places so that dogs can live with other dogs and can walk without a leash. It is common to see sites in large cities where the open space is smaller.

It is a simple process when you know the steps and although it is expensive, it is always worth it. Just remember that a pet is a lifetime commitment. When you let her into your world, you will become her life.