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any Japanese government office have a department that deals with dogs?
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The departments related to dogs in Japanese government offices are as follows.
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries: The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has the Animal Health Management Division, which is in charge of animal health management and measures against infectious diseases. Regarding dogs, we also deal with rabies prevention and management, animal import and export regulations, and so on.
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare: The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has an “Animal Handling Business Monitoring and Guidance Office”, which monitors and provides guidance to animal facilities and the pet industry based on the Animal Handling Business Act. I am in charge of regulation and guidance for dog breeders and pet shops.
National Police Agency: The National Police Agency has a “Police Dog Division”, which is responsible for raising and training police dogs and operating police dogs. Police dogs are active in maintaining public order and investigating activities, and are involved in their management and training.
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications: The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has the Cabinet Secretariat’s Disaster Information Division, which is responsible for measures to protect and rescue animals in times of disaster. We provide guidance and information on evacuation and protection of animals, including dogs.
These are just a few examples, and departments dealing with dogs may vary between government offices. In addition, there may be departments and persons in charge related to dogs at the local government and municipal level. For specific information and details, we recommend that you contact each agency’s website or contact point.
What kind of department is it at the User prefecture level?
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At the prefectural level, there are departments related to dogs and institutions in charge of related work. Below are some examples.
Environmental Health Centers: Prefectural environmental health centers have departments for animal welfare and animal health management. I am in charge of registration of dogs, compliance with laws and regulations concerning dogs, and prevention and countermeasures against rabies.
Agricultural Administration Department/Agriculture Division: Prefectural agricultural administration departments and agricultural divisions are in charge of animal husbandry and livestock management. Regarding dogs, we may register and supervise breeding facilities and breeders, and manage agricultural subsidies related to dogs.
Animal Welfare Division: Some prefectures have Animal Welfare Divisions or similar departments. This department is in charge of raising awareness about animal welfare, preventing animal cruelty, and operating shelters.
Public health centers/animal control centers: Prefectural public health centers and animal control centers are responsible for registering dogs, adopting and protecting dogs, and managing abandoned dogs. They play an important role in the management and protection of local animals.
These are general examples, but the names of organizations and departments, as well as the nature of their work, may vary from prefecture to prefecture. For specific information and details, we recommend that you contact each prefecture’s website or contact point.
What kind of department is it at the User municipality level?
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municipality level, there are departments related to dogs and agencies in charge of related tasks. Below are some examples.
Animal Welfare Centers: Some municipalities have animal welfare centers. This center carries out protection and management of animals, transfer activities, awareness raising activities for owners, etc. Responsible for protecting dogs and supporting their owners.
Health and Welfare Centers/Public Health Centers: Municipal health and welfare centers and public health centers have departments related to dog registration and management. We provide dog registration procedures, rabies vaccinations, and consultation services for dogs.
Citizen Affairs Department/Citizen Section: Municipal civic affairs departments and civic sections have departments in charge of pet-related affairs. I am in charge of registering dogs, educating their owners, and complying with ordinances on keeping dogs.
Park Management Departments/Park Divisions: Municipal park management departments and park divisions are responsible for managing dogs in public parks and green spaces. I am in charge of enacting and supervising dog walking rules, managing dog runs, and raising awareness about dog behavior.
Municipal Police: Municipal police have departments responsible for dog-related affairs. We will carry out educational activities for dog owners, efforts to call for observance of rules, and response to troubles related to dogs.
These are general examples, but the names of organizations and departments and the nature of their work may differ from municipality to municipality. For specific information and details, we recommend that you contact the website or contact point of each municipality.
Is there also a User international organization?
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, international organizations also have departments and related tasks related to dogs. Below are some examples.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): FAO is an international organization that promotes food security and agricultural development. FAO has a livestock division, which deals with livestock management, livestock health and animal food safety. You may be involved in the development of programs and guidelines related to dog-related health and food safety.
United Nations Environment Program (UNEP): UNEP is an international organization that promotes environmental protection and sustainable development. There are departments related to animal protection and wildlife protection, and they are working on the management and protection of wild dogs and the promotion of symbiosis between humans and animals.
World Health Organization (WHO): WHO is the agency responsible for global public health protection and disease prevention and control. He is involved in the prevention and control of rabies and other animal-borne infectious diseases, and is working to promote canine infectious disease control and vaccination programs.
International Organization for Animal Health (OIE): The OIE is an organization that promotes international animal health care and the prevention and control of animal epidemics. The OIE has a specialized department related to dogs, which is responsible for rabies control, vaccine dissemination, and monitoring and reporting of infectious diseases related to dogs.
These are just a few examples, but depending on the international organization, the names and activities of dog-related operations and departments may differ. If you are interested in international canine conservation and health care, we encourage you to research the websites and relevant departments of each international organization for more information.