Japan Animal Welfare Act (動物愛護管理法) — Dog/Cat Take-in (犬及び猫の引取り等)
Source: 動物愛護管理法の概要 (Outline of the Act on Welfare and Management of Animals), env.go.jp, retrieved 2026-07-24 via headless Chromium (server-rendered)
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都道府県、政令指定都市又は中核市は、犬及び猫の引取りを行うとともに、道路、公園、広場、その他の公共の場所において発見された負傷動物等の収容を行います。(EN: Prefectures, designated cities and core cities must take in dogs and cats and shelter injured animals found in public places.)