181 animal abuse cases with police involvement in Japan in 2023, a 3.8-fold increase over the past decade.
2023 saw a record number of 181 animal abuse cases in Japan with police involvement, marking a 3.8-fold increase over the past decade. Cats and dogs accounted for the majority of cases, and the National Police Agency cited abandonment, death/injury, and poor care as the main issues. The Act on Welfare and Management of Animals, which bans animal cruelty and inappropriate handling, was cited in suspicion.
April 14, 2024
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