DISASTER● ELEVATEDAug 1 · Aug 1, 2026, 5:05 AM
Japan quake evacuees with pets find refuge at Kumamoto animal hospital
South China Morning Post
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 to a nearby evacuation centre only to discover that Ku the chihuahua and Sheri the chihuahua-poodle mix were not welcome. Faced with the choice of sheltering without them or staying together, she chose the latter,...
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