When bringing pet dogs into the country, if there is no certificate showing that they do not have rabies, dogs etc. are required to stay away from their owners for up to 180 days at the animal quarantine station and be quarantined. ..

Regarding pet dogs of people who have evacuated from Ukraine, it is difficult to prepare a certificate, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will allow them to take them to their place of stay if they can confirm that they have been vaccinated. Was issued.

Some people evacuating from Ukraine to Japan arrive with their pet dogs, but they cannot prepare documents to show that they do not have the illness stipulated by the Rabies Prevention Law, and the owners and dogs. Has been reported to be separated.

Regarding this, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has decided to take dogs that have been vaccinated twice and that the test has confirmed that they have sufficient antibodies against the virus to their place of stay or the home of the supporter. I have issued a notice to acknowledge.

The owner is required to report the dog's condition to the quarantine station once a week and take measures to prevent contact with other dogs.



The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries says that it will also reduce the financial burden because the owner is required to bear the cost of feeding and outsourcing the breeding while at the animal quarantine station, Minister Norio Kumagai. Deputy Director General said, "I want you to meet the principle of not allowing the invasion of illness, to get used to living in Japan with your dog like your family, and to make your stay as good as possible."