Japan Cat Network International

At Japan Cat Network International, we have been helping people help pets for over 20 years.

We are a no-kill shelter providing a high standard of care for our rescue cats.

We prioritize TNR of community cats, animal welfare education, and high-quality adoptions.

Need help navigating an animal welfare situation?

We’re here for you.

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!

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Tangy
Tangy
Balsa
Balsa
Chelsey
Chelsey
Miki
Miki
Shinshu
Shinshu
Mori
Mori
Kaze
Kaze
Haru
Haru

Want to provide loving care to these kitties
in just a few clicks?

We rely on every donation in order to provide life-changing care to every animal that comes our way.
Make a donation today and bring food, shelter, and care to countless lives.

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Keeping Cats Cool
Keeping Cats Cool

Anyone who has ever experienced heat stroke themselves knows how quickly it can sneak up on you. It’s essential during summer months to be sure that cats are kept safe from the impact of soaring temperatures, which quickly escalate health emergencies. Here are 6 tips for keeping cats safe and comfortable over the summer, followed by some extra reading on the topic.

Getting A Second Opinion Could Save A Life
Getting A Second Opinion Could Save A Life

For #WiseWednesday, here’s a story that highlights the dangers of intestinal blockages and the importance of considering a second opinion. Luckily, it’s a happy ending!

Feline UTD
Feline UTD

For #WiseWednesday, we want to bring light to the dangers of Feline UTD - Urinary Tract Disease - and tell a fantastic rescue story too!

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View fullsize SOS! Emergency fosters needed for two sisters. Currently located in Tokyo but can travel. Shinshu and Mori love their current fosters' resident cat, but he does not love them. He's small and elderly so the stress has been hard on him. Can you open yo
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View fullsize First little ones of the season were taken in by our TNR partner in Aichi @tnrtokai 🫶We will take responsibility and we have an experienced foster in Tokyo ready to receive mom with kittens. Now we need volunteer transport from Nagoya to Tokyo.❤️🚆✨
View fullsize Ever feel like your cat is always asleep? That’s because they are! 😹 Cats can sleep up to 16 hours a day, and some even more! It helps them recharge for all their zoomies and mischief 🐾💤 Do you like to sleep next to your cat? 😴 Vote below!

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At Japan Cat Network there are so many ways to get involved.

Find out how you can make a difference.

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Maneki Machiya Cat Café

Enjoy a Sunday afternoon with our rescue kitties
in a quaint Kyoto machiya.

Maneki Machiya Stay

A quaint row of beautifully restored machiya houses in a quiet Kyoto neighborhood.

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