Cat rescue in Japan since 2000
Japan Cat Network International
For more than 20 years we’ve been helping people help pets. We’re a no-kill rescue providing a high standard of care for our cats.
We focus on trap-neuter-return (TNR) for community cats, animal welfare education, and careful, high-quality adoptions.
Who we are
Japan Cat Network International is a U.S. registered 501(c)(3) organization helping the international community in Japan with cat welfare issues. Humane sheltering options in Japan are few, and language barriers make it hard for travelers and international residents to know what to do when they find a cat or kitten in distress.
We advise, guide, connect people with resources, and step in wherever we can to find a good outcome. We also work with groups like TNR Tokai to rescue vulnerable cats and kittens from TNVR project areas. With more help, both financial and hands-on, we could do so much more.
- 80 cats sheltered in 2023
- 60 fostered or adopted
- 96% of spending goes to programs
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We’re here for you.
Need help navigating an animal welfare situation?
These kitties could really use
a loving home.
Our ambition is to find the ideal home for every one of the cats in our care.
Interested in adopting or fostering? Start looking!
Can’t adopt right now? You can still help.
Every cat that comes to us needs food, shelter and veterinary care, and every bit of it is paid for by donations. A gift of just $30 a month feeds a cat a high-quality diet.
On the blog
What’s new at JCN?
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September at JCNI: Little fighters and families reunited
Seven new rescues, brave recoveries, and the family who brought Molly home.
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Why Indoors Only
For this #WiseWednesday, we’d like to talk about why we advocate for keeping cats entirely indoors, in Japan.
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After Hours Vet Care
It’s an awful feeling when your animal family member suddenly has a health concern at a time when your regular clinic is closed. Most guardians have faced or will face this particular crisis at one time or another. Like many aspects, preparation is the key for navigating these stressful events as successfully as possible.
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Instagram is where we post most of our news: new rescues, adoption updates, and everyday life with the cats in our care.
Join our network!
Volunteer in Kyoto or Tokyo, foster a cat, lend a skill, or visit our partner’s cat café. There are so many ways to make a difference.
Check out our partner organization, Maneki Machiya!
Maneki Machiya Cat Café
Spend an afternoon with our rescue kitties in a quaint Kyoto machiya townhouse. Visits are by reservation.
Maneki Machiya Stay
A row of beautifully restored machiya townhouses in a quiet Kyoto neighborhood. Stay for an authentic taste of Kyoto living, and help support our rescues.
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