RESCUE & ADOPTION · JAPAN
Find a day to visit and a local adoption contact, with official sources and check dates.
Areas covered：47 prefectures
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Results：Upcoming 58 / Public service 109 / Independent rescue 34
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Tokyo Metropolitan Animal Welfare Consultation Center
Tokyo Metropolitan Animal Welfare Consultation Center, Main Office東京都世田谷区八幡山2-9-11
Please call the Center's Main Office at 03-3302-3507 before attending to ask about participation and apply.
· Book by phone; the city arranges a 30-minute appointment time after application.
Chiba City Animal Protection and Guidance Center
千葉市動物保護指導センター千葉県千葉市稲毛区宮野木町445番地1
Telephone applications open October 21, 2026. The city does not state a closing date. Check the city's page for currently available kittens, then call 043-258-7817 between 09:00 and 17:00; applications are handled in order. After confirming eligibility, the city arranges a 30-minute meeting time by phone.
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相模原市 動物愛護センター準備室
エコパークさがみはら 2階 学習室神奈川県相模原市中央区富士見1-3-41
An adoption interview for cats protected by residents or seeking a new home. Reception closes at 11:30 a.m. Applicants must meet conditions including living in Sagamihara and being at least 18. Staff decide after considering suitability and compatibility.
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Kochi Prefecture Aki Health and Welfare Office
高知県安芸総合庁舎 玄関前高知県安芸市矢ノ丸1丁目4-36
Visitors considering adoption do not need advance contact. Ask the organizers and rescuers about adoption conditions, costs and whether same-day handover is possible.
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長野県 北信保健福祉事務所
北信保健福祉事務所長野県飯山市静間1340-1
Advance booking is required by phone. Adoption conditions include lifelong care, spay/neuter and indoor housing.
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郡山市保健所 生活衛生課
郡山市保健所 1階ホール福島県郡山市朝日2-15-1
The event may be cancelled if few cats are available. Check current cats, attendance and adoption requirements with the city.
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Kawagoe City Health Center
川越市保健所（猫は2階）埼玉県川越市小ケ谷817-1
Open to everyone without advance booking. Pets cannot enter the venue. Lifetime care and indoor-only cat care are among the conditions. No same-day handover.
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Shiki City dog and cat adoption fair
志木市役所 地下エントランスホール埼玉県志木市中宗岡1丁目1番1号
Dogs and cats cared for by groups registered with Saitama Prefecture's Animal Guidance Center are eligible. Animals are not handed over on the day. Ask each group about its adoption terms and application process.
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大阪市（大阪動物愛護フェスティバル）
鶴見緑地 パーゴラ広場大阪府大阪市鶴見区緑地公園2-163
No booking for the festival. Timed entry tickets are required for the cat event: two households and up to six people per session. Tickets are scheduled to be distributed from 10:30 a.m.
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Animal Refuge Kansai (ARK)
GREEN DOG & CAT 神戸本店兵庫県神戸市灘区新在家南町1丁目2-1 サザンモール六甲B612
General visitors may attend, but prospective adopters must submit the questionnaire and book an interview. Visiting and applying are different.
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Hino City cat adoption fair
日野市役所本庁 地下駐車場東京都日野市神明1丁目12番地の1
No advance application is needed; visitors are seen in order of arrival. Time at the venue may be limited if it is crowded. Cats cannot be taken home on the day. Check the city's latest notice and each carer's terms for detailed eligibility.
· Book by phone; the city arranges a 30-minute appointment time after application.
Chiba City Animal Protection and Guidance Center
千葉市動物保護指導センター千葉県千葉市稲毛区宮野木町445番地1
Telephone applications open November 5, 2026. The city does not state a closing date. Check the city's page for currently available kittens, then call 043-258-7817 between 09:00 and 17:00; applications are handled in order. After confirming eligibility, the city arranges a 30-minute meeting time by phone.
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埼玉県動物指導センター
埼玉県動物指導センター本所埼玉県熊谷市板井123
The festival is free and does not require booking. Animals may not be brought into the venue, except assistance dogs. Check the prefecture's future updates for participating animals, adoption terms and application steps.
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相模原市 動物愛護センター準備室
綿半ホームエイド相模湖店神奈川県相模原市緑区寸沢嵐871
An adoption fair for cats in Sagamihara City's care. Check eligibility, application steps and participating cats in the city's official notice.
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船橋市動物愛護指導センター
船橋市動物愛護指導センター千葉県船橋市潮見町32-2
Phone booking is required from October 15. Places are first-come, in 20-minute slots. Check eligibility and required documents in the official notice.
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新潟県佐渡保健所
佐渡地域振興局庁舎 1階廊下新潟県佐渡市相川二町目浜町20-1
Listed by Niigata Prefecture. Dates and availability may change; check the current official notice before travelling.
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Joso City Animal Welfare Council (listed by Joso City)
常総市役所本庁舎 構内（プレハブ棟）茨城県常総市水海道諏訪町3222-3
No booking is required. Cats and dogs cared for by members of the Joso City Animal Welfare Council may participate. Adoption interviews are held at the venue, but animals cannot be taken home on the day.
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松江保健所 動物愛護推進課
松江保健所 動物管理棟島根県松江市東津田町1741-3
The fair reception closes at 2:30 p.m. The adoption-preparation course begins at 2 p.m.; same-day applications for the course must be submitted by 1:30 p.m. People adopting animals held by the center need to complete the course and bring the completion certificate. Check the official notice before travelling.
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新潟市動物愛護センター
新潟市動物愛護センター ホール新潟県新潟市中央区清五郎343-2
No booking is needed. Check in before entering. Entry may be limited and queues may form when busy. Cats must remain in their cages.
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川崎市動物愛護センター（アニマモールかわさき）
川崎市動物愛護センター ANIMAMALLかわさき神奈川県川崎市中原区上平間1700番地8
No booking is needed. Adoption applicants are subject to eligibility checks and screening; a separate appointment with center staff is required to adopt a center animal.
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Yamagata Prefecture Shonai Public Health Center / Shonai Animal Welfare Center
庄内地区動物愛護センター山形県東田川郡三川町大字横山字袖東7-1（庄内総合支庁分庁舎敷地内）
Call the Shonai Public Health Center's Environmental Health Section at +81 235-66-4748 in advance. Completing this orientation is required before adopting an animal from the public health center.
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長野市保健所 動物愛護センター
長野市保健所 猫舎・動物愛護交流棟（にゃんプラザ）長野県長野市若里6-6-1
No advance booking. Arrive by 11:30 a.m. Check which animals are currently available before visiting.
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Kawaguchi City Health Center — registered-group adoption fairs
川口市役所第二本庁舎 1階埼玉県川口市青木2-1-1
No advance application is needed. Staff will ask about the prospective home and care environment. Animals cannot be handed over on the day. Confirm each registered group's adoption requirements directly.
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町田動物愛護の会
町田市保健所 中町庁舎駐車場東京都町田市中町2-13-3
Visit the venue directly during the event. Check adoption requirements with the organizer.
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一般社団法人 にゃんこの大冒険
カインズ下妻店 ペットコーナー特設スペース茨城県下妻市堀篭字曲田721
A rescue-cat adoption fair. Contact the organizer before attending. Ask the group directly about adoption terms and any costs.
· Book by phone; the city arranges a 30-minute appointment time after application.
Chiba City Animal Protection and Guidance Center
千葉市動物保護指導センター千葉県千葉市稲毛区宮野木町445番地1
Telephone applications open November 18, 2026. The city does not state a closing date. Check the city's page for currently available kittens, then call 043-258-7817 between 09:00 and 17:00; applications are handled in order. After confirming eligibility, the city arranges a 30-minute meeting time by phone.
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相模原市 動物愛護センター準備室
カインズ相模原愛川インター店 2階エレベーターホール特設スペース神奈川県相模原市南区当麻1876
An adoption fair for cats in Sagamihara City's care. Check eligibility, application steps and participating cats in the city's official notice.
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郡山市保健所 生活衛生課
郡山市保健所 1階ホール福島県郡山市朝日2-15-1
The event may be cancelled if few cats are available. Check current cats, attendance and adoption requirements with the city.
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新潟市動物愛護センター
新潟市動物愛護センター ホール新潟県新潟市中央区清五郎343-2
No booking is needed. Check in before entering. Entry may be limited and queues may form when busy. Cats must remain in their cages.
· Book by phone; the city arranges a 30-minute appointment time after application.
Chiba City Animal Protection and Guidance Center
千葉市動物保護指導センター千葉県千葉市稲毛区宮野木町445番地1
Telephone applications open December 3, 2026. The city does not state a closing date. Check the city's page for currently available kittens, then call 043-258-7817 between 09:00 and 17:00; applications are handled in order. After confirming eligibility, the city arranges a 30-minute meeting time by phone.
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Yamagata Prefecture Shonai Public Health Center / Shonai Animal Welfare Center
庄内地区動物愛護センター山形県東田川郡三川町大字横山字袖東7-1（庄内総合支庁分庁舎敷地内）
Call the Shonai Public Health Center's Environmental Health Section at +81 235-66-4748 in advance. Completing this orientation is required before adopting an animal from the public health center.
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Chiba Prefectural Animal Welfare Center
Cainz Chiba New Town, 2F elevator hall千葉県印西市泉野1-144-6
Free admission; no reservation is needed. Adopters must provide lifelong care and keep cats indoors. Screening and adoption procedures vary by participating group; check each group's guidance.
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Joso City Animal Welfare Council (listed by Joso City)
常総市役所本庁舎 構内（プレハブ棟）茨城県常総市水海道諏訪町3222-3
No booking is required. Cats and dogs cared for by members of the Joso City Animal Welfare Council may participate. Adoption interviews are held at the venue, but animals cannot be taken home on the day.
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Matsue Health Office Animal Welfare Section
Matsue Health Office animal management building島根県松江市東津田町1741-3
Fair reception closes at 14:30. Adoption requires a certificate of completion of the pre-adoption course. The official event table lists a course at 14:00, with same-day course applications closing at 13:30. Bring your certificate if you have already completed the course. Confirm participation and eligibility with Matsue Health Office (0852-61-8875).
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川崎市動物愛護センター（アニマモールかわさき）
川崎市動物愛護センター ANIMAMALLかわさき神奈川県川崎市中原区上平間1700番地8
No booking is needed. Adoption applicants are subject to eligibility checks and screening; a separate appointment with center staff is required to adopt a center animal.
· Book by phone; the city arranges a 30-minute appointment time after application.
Chiba City Animal Protection and Guidance Center
千葉市動物保護指導センター千葉県千葉市稲毛区宮野木町445番地1
Telephone applications open December 16, 2026. The city does not state a closing date. Check the city's page for currently available kittens, then call 043-258-7817 between 09:00 and 17:00; applications are handled in order. After confirming eligibility, the city arranges a 30-minute meeting time by phone.
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一般社団法人 にゃんこの大冒険
カインズ下妻店 ペットコーナー特設スペース茨城県下妻市堀篭字曲田721
A rescue-cat adoption fair. Contact the organizer before attending. Ask the group directly about adoption terms and any costs.
· Book by phone; the city arranges a 30-minute appointment time after application.
Chiba City Animal Protection and Guidance Center
千葉市動物保護指導センター千葉県千葉市稲毛区宮野木町445番地1
Telephone applications open January 6, 2027. The city does not state a closing date. Check the city's page for currently available kittens, then call 043-258-7817 between 09:00 and 17:00; applications are handled in order. After confirming eligibility, the city arranges a 30-minute meeting time by phone.
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郡山市保健所 生活衛生課
郡山市保健所 1階ホール福島県郡山市朝日2-15-1
The event may be cancelled if few cats are available. Check current cats, attendance and adoption requirements with the city.
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新潟市動物愛護センター
新潟市動物愛護センター ホール新潟県新潟市中央区清五郎343-2
No booking is needed. Check in before entering. Entry may be limited and queues may form when busy. Cats must remain in their cages.
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川崎市動物愛護センター（アニマモールかわさき）
川崎市動物愛護センター ANIMAMALLかわさき神奈川県川崎市中原区上平間1700番地8
No booking is needed. Adoption applicants are subject to eligibility checks and screening; a separate appointment with center staff is required to adopt a center animal.
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Chiba Prefectural Animal Welfare Center
Cainz Chiba New Town, 2F elevator hall千葉県印西市泉野1-144-6
Free admission; no reservation is needed. Adopters must provide lifelong care and keep cats indoors. Screening and adoption procedures vary by participating group; check each group's guidance.
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Matsue Health Office Animal Welfare Section
Matsue Health Office animal management building島根県松江市東津田町1741-3
Fair reception closes at 14:30. Adoption requires a certificate of completion of the pre-adoption course. The official event table lists a course at 14:00, with same-day course applications closing at 13:30. Bring your certificate if you have already completed the course. Confirm participation and eligibility with Matsue Health Office (0852-61-8875).
· Book by phone; the city arranges a 30-minute appointment time after application.
Chiba City Animal Protection and Guidance Center
千葉市動物保護指導センター千葉県千葉市稲毛区宮野木町445番地1
Telephone applications open January 20, 2027. The city does not state a closing date. Check the city's page for currently available kittens, then call 043-258-7817 between 09:00 and 17:00; applications are handled in order. After confirming eligibility, the city arranges a 30-minute meeting time by phone.
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郡山市保健所 生活衛生課
郡山市保健所 1階ホール福島県郡山市朝日2-15-1
The event may be cancelled if few cats are available. Check current cats, attendance and adoption requirements with the city.
· Book by phone; the city arranges a 30-minute appointment time after application.
Chiba City Animal Protection and Guidance Center
千葉市動物保護指導センター千葉県千葉市稲毛区宮野木町445番地1
Telephone applications open February 3, 2027. The city does not state a closing date. Check the city's page for currently available kittens, then call 043-258-7817 between 09:00 and 17:00; applications are handled in order. After confirming eligibility, the city arranges a 30-minute meeting time by phone.
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Matsue Health Office Animal Welfare Section
Matsue Health Office animal management building島根県松江市東津田町1741-3
Fair reception closes at 14:30. Adoption requires a certificate of completion of the pre-adoption course. The official event table lists a course at 14:00, with same-day course applications closing at 13:30. Bring your certificate if you have already completed the course. Confirm participation and eligibility with Matsue Health Office (0852-61-8875).
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新潟市動物愛護センター
新潟市動物愛護センター ホール新潟県新潟市中央区清五郎343-2
No booking is needed. Check in before entering. Entry may be limited and queues may form when busy. Cats must remain in their cages.
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川崎市動物愛護センター（アニマモールかわさき）
川崎市動物愛護センター ANIMAMALLかわさき神奈川県川崎市中原区上平間1700番地8
No booking is needed. Adoption applicants are subject to eligibility checks and screening; a separate appointment with center staff is required to adopt a center animal.
· Book by phone; the city arranges a 30-minute appointment time after application.
Chiba City Animal Protection and Guidance Center
千葉市動物保護指導センター千葉県千葉市稲毛区宮野木町445番地1
Telephone applications open February 17, 2027. The city does not state a closing date. Check the city's page for currently available kittens, then call 043-258-7817 between 09:00 and 17:00; applications are handled in order. After confirming eligibility, the city arranges a 30-minute meeting time by phone.
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郡山市保健所 生活衛生課
郡山市保健所 1階ホール福島県郡山市朝日2-15-1
The event may be cancelled if few cats are available. Check current cats, attendance and adoption requirements with the city.
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新潟市動物愛護センター
新潟市動物愛護センター ホール新潟県新潟市中央区清五郎343-2
No booking is needed. Check in before entering. Entry may be limited and queues may form when busy. Cats must remain in their cages.
· Book by phone; the city arranges a 30-minute appointment time after application.
Chiba City Animal Protection and Guidance Center
千葉市動物保護指導センター千葉県千葉市稲毛区宮野木町445番地1
Telephone applications open March 3, 2027. The city does not state a closing date. Check the city's page for currently available kittens, then call 043-258-7817 between 09:00 and 17:00; applications are handled in order. After confirming eligibility, the city arranges a 30-minute meeting time by phone.
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Matsue Health Office Animal Welfare Section
Matsue Health Office animal management building島根県松江市東津田町1741-3
Fair reception closes at 14:30. Adoption requires a certificate of completion of the pre-adoption course. The official event table lists a course at 14:00, with same-day course applications closing at 13:30. Bring your certificate if you have already completed the course. Confirm participation and eligibility with Matsue Health Office (0852-61-8875).
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Chiba Prefectural Animal Welfare Center
Cainz Chiba New Town, 2F elevator hall千葉県印西市泉野1-144-6
Free admission; no reservation is needed. Adopters must provide lifelong care and keep cats indoors. Screening and adoption procedures vary by participating group; check each group's guidance.
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川崎市動物愛護センター（アニマモールかわさき）
川崎市動物愛護センター ANIMAMALLかわさき神奈川県川崎市中原区上平間1700番地8
No booking is needed. Adoption applicants are subject to eligibility checks and screening; a separate appointment with center staff is required to adopt a center animal.
· Book by phone; the city arranges a 30-minute appointment time after application.
Chiba City Animal Protection and Guidance Center
千葉市動物保護指導センター千葉県千葉市稲毛区宮野木町445番地1
Telephone applications open March 17, 2027. The city does not state a closing date. Check the city's page for currently available kittens, then call 043-258-7817 between 09:00 and 17:00; applications are handled in order. After confirming eligibility, the city arranges a 30-minute meeting time by phone.
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町田動物愛護の会
町田市保健所 中町庁舎駐車場東京都町田市中町2-13-3
Visit the venue directly during the event. Check adoption requirements with the organizer.
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Organizer of ‘Cats Looking for Their Forever Homes’ (listed by Fukuoka City)
はしだ和義市議会議員事務所 2階福岡県福岡市中央区六本松2丁目13-5
No advance booking is needed; visitors may arrive during the event hours. Fukuoka City's notice describes an interactive adoption fair.
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Chiba Prefectural Animal Welfare Center
Cainz Chiba New Town, 2F elevator hall千葉県印西市泉野1-144-6
Free admission; no reservation is needed. Adopters must provide lifelong care and keep cats indoors. Screening and adoption procedures vary by participating group; check each group's guidance.
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Nagasaki City Animal Welfare Center
長崎市動物愛護管理センター長崎県長崎市茂里町2番34号
The fair features dogs and cats in the city's care and with registered volunteer groups. The city is not accepting animals brought in by residents for this event. The official notice does not state whether visitors need to book or whether there is an admission fee; check the latest city notice before attending. Ask at the venue about adoption requirements.
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一般社団法人 にゃんこの大冒険
カインズ下妻店 ペットコーナー特設スペース茨城県下妻市堀篭字曲田721
A rescue-cat adoption fair. Contact the organizer before attending. Ask the group directly about adoption terms and any costs.
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Tsukuba City animal-welfare guide
つくば市役所 庁舎西側ビルトインガレージ茨城県つくば市研究学園1-1-1
An adoption fair for cats cared for by animal-welfare groups. Participating cats are expected to be posted by the groups shortly before the event. Ask the groups about application and adoption terms.
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NEKO CLUB and Fukunishi Neko Club (listed by Fukuoka City)
地域密着型デイサービス 紺然想福岡県福岡市早良区賀茂2丁目9-9
No advance booking is needed. The listed terms include pet-friendly housing, consent from everyone in the household, timely spaying or neutering, indoor-only care and escape prevention. Single applicants need a guardian.
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越谷市動物管理センター
越谷市保健所 2階大会議室埼玉県越谷市東越谷10-31
No advance application is required. There may be a wait if busy. Applications are not necessarily first-come, first-served, and may close during the event. Cats cannot be taken home on the day.
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Matatabiya
ジョイフル本田瑞穂店 3階特設会場東京都西多摩郡瑞穂町殿ヶ谷442
Kawagoe City asks visitors to contact the organizer before attending. Confirm entry arrangements, participating cats and adoption terms with Matatabiya in advance.
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Neko Neko Ichi rescue-cat fairs
成田レンタルスペース浪漫館千葉県成田市花崎町733-4
First-time visitors are encouraged to contact ahead. Bring identification and read the official questionnaire, trial process and adoption conditions.
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町田動物愛護の会
町田市保健所 中町庁舎駐車場東京都町田市中町2-13-3
Visit the venue directly during the event. Check adoption requirements with the organizer.
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Miyako Health and Welfare Center, Iwate Prefecture
宮古市地域創生センター（うみマチひろば）2階会議実習室岩手県宮古市神林3-1
No advance booking is needed, but visitors must enter their name and other details at reception. Applicants under 20 should attend with family. Adopters are generally required to be Iwate residents aged 20 or older and to complete a briefing; other conditions apply.
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名古屋市 人とペットの共生サポートセンター
名古屋市獣医師会館愛知県名古屋市中区大須4-12-21
Free admission and no booking. Morning session: 10 a.m.–noon; afternoon session: 1–3 p.m.
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Toyama City Health Center — cat adoption guide
富山市保健所富山県富山市蜷川459番地1
No advance booking is needed to attend. Residents outside Toyama City, including outside the prefecture, may attend. All household members must agree and the home must allow pets. Prospective adopters must commit to lifetime and indoor care, neutering, appropriate treatment and regular vaccination.
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Takasaki City Animal Welfare Center
Takasaki City Animal Welfare Center2747 Notsukemachi, Takasaki, Gunma
No advance booking is needed for this Sunday application session. Applicants must live in Gunma, be 20+, have suitable pet-permitted housing, family consent and indoor-only cat care, among other city requirements. Existing mammal pets must number fewer than five. An alternate guardian may be required; check every item on the official checklist and ask 027-330-2323 about documents and fees.
· The cat session starts at 9:30 a.m. The official notice does not list an end time. Advance application is required.
Ehime Animal Welfare Center
愛媛県動物愛護センター愛媛県松山市東川町乙44-7
The center requires an orientation before applying to adopt one of its sheltered cats. Apply online by two days before or by the dedicated postcard by the day before, and read the eligibility requirements. The cat session starts at 9:30 a.m.; no end time is published. This is an orientation, not an adoption fair or cat visit.
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札幌市動物愛護管理センター（あいまるさっぽろ）
札幌市動物愛護管理センター（あいまる さっぽろ）2階多目的ホール北海道札幌市中央区北22条西15丁目3-6
For people who have recently welcomed a dog or cat or are considering doing so. The cat session runs from 1–2 p.m. Apply through the form by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 16. Capacity is 50; places are selected by lottery if oversubscribed.
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さいたま市動物愛護ふれあいセンター
さいたま市動物愛護ふれあいセンター埼玉県さいたま市桜区神田950-1
Morning session: 10 a.m.–noon; afternoon session: 1–3 p.m. Visitors may meet the cats without applying to adopt. People seeking adoption can attend a pre-adoption orientation. Bring a carrier if requesting a trial stay.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Animal Welfare Consultation Center
Tokyo Metropolitan Animal Welfare Consultation Center, Main Office東京都世田谷区八幡山2-9-11
Please call the Center's Main Office at 03-3302-3507 before attending to ask about participation and apply.
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NPO Kurashiki Neko Mamori no Kai
シェルターC at home 1階岡山県倉敷市玉島1334-1
The organizer says adoption may be possible under its terms. The official notice does not state whether booking is needed; confirm entry arrangements with the organizer.
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川崎市動物愛護センター（アニマモールかわさき）
川崎市動物愛護センター ANIMAMALLかわさき神奈川県川崎市中原区上平間1700番地8
No booking is needed. Adoption applicants are subject to eligibility checks and screening; a separate appointment with center staff is required to adopt a center animal.
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Joso City Animal Welfare Council (listed by Joso City)
常総市役所本庁舎 構内（プレハブ棟）茨城県常総市水海道諏訪町3222-3
No booking is required. Cats and dogs cared for by members of the Joso City Animal Welfare Council may participate. Adoption interviews are held at the venue, but animals cannot be taken home on the day.
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Niigata Animal Network (NDN)
Sakata Animal Hospital Care Center (separate building behind the former hospital)新潟県三条市荒町2-21-16
The notice does not state whether advance booking is required or list adoption conditions. Before travelling, ask NDN through its official contact page about visiting, costs and preparation. Conditions may differ by cat; a listed cat may already be in discussions with another adopter.
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Nekowanko (listed by Abiko City)
我孫子市役所 駐車場千葉県我孫子市我孫子1858
The event is cancelled in rain. Abiko City's notice says prior contact is required to bring a cat to the venue. It does not specify booking for visitors, participating cats, adoption terms or costs, or whether an animal can be taken home that day; confirm these with the organizer.
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中央区動物との共生推進員
月島区民センター 1階東京都中央区月島4-1-1
No advance application. Last entry is 3:30 p.m. Ask the organizer about adoption eligibility and costs.
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Matatabiya
カインズ新座店 2階特設会場埼玉県新座市大和田2-6-32
Kawagoe City asks visitors to contact the organizer before attending. Confirm entry arrangements, participating cats and adoption terms with Matatabiya in advance.
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Fukuneko Club (listed by Fukuoka City)
M'sコミュニティー福岡県福岡市西区姪の浜3-3-35
No advance booking is needed. The listed adoption terms include pet-friendly housing, household consent, timely spaying or neutering, indoor-only care and escape prevention. Single applicants need a guardian.
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AniWalk (listed by Fukuoka City)
筑後信用金庫 千本杉支店 フリースペース福岡県久留米市合川町265-5
The notice does not specify whether booking is needed or give detailed adoption terms. Confirm with the organizer before travelling. Parking is limited; car sharing is encouraged.
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神奈川県動物愛護センター
神奈川県動物愛護センター神奈川県平塚市土屋401
General visits and briefings need no booking. Cat interviews require an online class and booking at 0463-58-3411 by October 13, 17:00. Slots: 10:15–11:30 / 12:00–13:15 / 13:45–15:00; one group each, first come, first served. Ask about remaining places.
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松江保健所 動物愛護推進課
松江保健所 動物管理棟島根県松江市東津田町1741-3
The fair reception closes at 11:30 a.m. The adoption-preparation course begins at 11 a.m.; same-day applications for the course must be submitted by 10:30 a.m. People adopting animals held by the center need to complete the course and bring the completion certificate. Check the official notice before travelling.
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Miyagi Animal Welfare Center
宮城県動物愛護センター 愛護館宮城県富谷市明石下向田69-4
No booking for this fair. Area, age and household conditions apply to adoption; read the official adoption guide.
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新潟県佐渡保健所
佐渡地域振興局庁舎 1階廊下新潟県佐渡市相川二町目浜町20-1
Listed by Niigata Prefecture. Dates and availability may change; check the current official notice before travelling.
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前橋市動物愛護管理センター（まえばしっぽ）
前橋市動物愛護管理センター（まえばしっぽ）群馬県前橋市朝日町3-36-17
Advance phone booking is required. Reception starts at 9:30 a.m.; screening begins at 9:45 a.m. The orientation starts at 10 a.m. and lasts about one hour, followed by a cat meeting. Gunma residents only.
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Shimonoseki Animal Welfare and Management Center
Shimonoseki Animal Welfare and Management Center山口県下関市大字井田
Book the course by calling 083-263-1125 by the preceding day. Course check-in: 09:30–09:40; planned finish: 11:00. Fair check-in closes at 11:00; adoption starts at 11:00 and the fair is planned to finish at noon. Cat adoption requires a course certificate or the cat briefing. Interview and eligibility rules include age 18 or over and restrictions on households already keeping two or more dogs/cats. Bring ID, applicable pet-permitted housing documents and a carrier. Check the official additional pledge requirements for applicants aged 60 or over.
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Fukui Prefecture Animal Welfare Center
Fukui Animal Welfare Center, main office福井県福井市徳尾町18-1-1
Call 0776-38-2212 before visiting to confirm and book. The October notice prioritizes reservations; the ordinary visit guide requires them. We do not describe this as a walk-in event. Adoption has separate application and training requirements.
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長野市保健所 動物愛護センター
長野市保健所 猫舎・動物愛護交流棟（にゃんプラザ）長野県長野市若里6-6-1
No advance booking. Arrive by 11:30 a.m. Check which animals are currently available before visiting.
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仙台市動物管理センター（アニパル仙台）
仙台市動物管理センター（アニパル仙台）宮城県仙台市宮城野区扇町6-3-3
Reception is 9:30–11:30 a.m. Bring ID, a carrier and a laundry net; tenants and apartment residents also need proof that cats are permitted. Ask the official contact about booking and costs.
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Yamagata Prefecture Shonai Public Health Center / Shonai Animal Welfare Center
庄内地区動物愛護センター山形県東田川郡三川町大字横山字袖東7-1（庄内総合支庁分庁舎敷地内）
Call the Shonai Public Health Center's Environmental Health Section at +81 235-66-4748 in advance. Completing this orientation is required before adopting an animal from the public health center.
· Book by phone; the city arranges a 30-minute appointment time after application.
Chiba City Animal Protection and Guidance Center
千葉市動物保護指導センター千葉県千葉市稲毛区宮野木町445番地1
Telephone applications open October 6, 2026. The city does not state a closing date. Check the city's page for currently available kittens, then call 043-258-7817 between 09:00 and 17:00; applications are handled in order. After confirming eligibility, the city arranges a 30-minute meeting time by phone.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Animal Welfare Consultation Center
Tokyo Metropolitan Animal Welfare Consultation Center, Main Office東京都世田谷区八幡山2-9-11
Please call the Center's Main Office at 03-3302-3507 before attending to ask about participation and apply.
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Shimonoseki Animal Welfare and Management Center
Shimonoseki Animal Welfare and Management Center山口県下関市大字井田
Book the course by calling 083-263-1125 by the preceding day. Course check-in: 09:30–09:40; planned finish: 11:00. Fair check-in closes at 11:00; adoption starts at 11:00 and the fair is planned to finish at noon. Cat adoption requires a course certificate or the cat briefing. Interview and eligibility rules include age 18 or over and restrictions on households already keeping two or more dogs/cats. Bring ID, applicable pet-permitted housing documents and a carrier. Check the official additional pledge requirements for applicants aged 60 or over.
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NPO Kurashiki Neko Mamori no Kai
イオンタウン水島 ペットショップ ポチたま岡山県倉敷市水島高砂町3-11
The official notice says no booking is needed. Adoption terms apply, and cats are not handed over on the day.
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Organizer of the Rescue Cats and Families Adoption Fair (listed by Fukuoka City)
P2西長住店敷地内 Love Nature Charity棟福岡県福岡市南区西長住1-12-45
Fukuoka City's official portal says no booking is needed and free parking is available.
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川崎市動物愛護センター（アニマモールかわさき）
川崎市役所本庁舎神奈川県川崎市川崎区宮本町1番地
The city page does not state whether advance booking is needed for the adoption fair. Do not bring animals into the city hall. Check the official notice and flyer for the adoption schedule and participation terms before travelling.
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Organizer of ‘Cats Looking for Their Forever Homes’ (listed by Fukuoka City)
山根木材ホーム株式会社 福岡支社福岡県福岡市南区長住1丁目1-48
No advance booking is needed; visitors may arrive during the event hours. The listing says free parking is available.
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新潟市動物愛護センター
新潟市動物愛護センター ホール新潟県新潟市中央区清五郎343-2
No booking is needed. Check in before entering. Entry may be limited and queues may form when busy. Cats must remain in their cages.
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Matatabiya
ジョイフル本田瑞穂店 3階特設会場東京都西多摩郡瑞穂町殿ヶ谷442
Kawagoe City asks visitors to contact the organizer before attending. Confirm entry arrangements, participating cats and adoption terms with Matatabiya in advance.
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長野県 飯田保健福祉事務所
長野県飯田保健所長野県飯田市追手町2-678
For individual applicants living in Nagano Prefecture. Advance booking is required, with a limit of nine households on a first-come basis. Booking opens 10 days before the fair and closes at 5 p.m. on the preceding Friday. Adoption is subject to the prefecture's requirements.
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長野県 伊那保健福祉事務所
南信犬等管理所長野県上伊那郡箕輪町大字中箕輪14613-279
Book by phone no later than Friday, October 9. Anyone considering adoption should review Nagano Prefecture's requirements, including agreement from all household members, lifetime care and indoor housing.
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Nagoya City Animal Welfare Center
名古屋市動物愛護センター 愛護館愛知県名古屋市千種区平和公園二丁目106番地
No booking is needed. Drop in during either session: 10 a.m.–noon or 1–3:30 p.m. (the venue closes from noon to 1 p.m.). Before applying, check Nagoya City's eligibility and care requirements, including the general preference for city residents, suitable housing, agreement from everyone in the household, lifetime care and indoor-only care.
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Akashi Animal Center
Kobe Prison (Hyogo Correctional Exhibition)120 Okubocho Morita, Akashi, Hyogo
The venue is Kobe Prison, not the center. Booking, participating cats, costs and documents are not specified; ask 078-918-5797. Normal adoption involves intake, an interview and registration; attendance alone does not approve adoption.
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NPO Kurashiki Neko Mamori no Kai
カインズ岡南店岡山県岡山市南区海岸通2-4-15
The official notice says no booking is needed. Adoption terms apply, and cats are not handed over on the day.
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NPO Nekoken
株式会社ファクト（VORT 502）東京都新宿区大久保2-2-12
No booking required. Ask the organizer about particular cats, service areas and housing conditions beforehand.
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多摩市 市役所ねこ譲渡会
多摩市役所 西第3会議室東京都多摩市関戸6-12-1
No booking is needed to visit. Adoption terms include pet-friendly housing, agreement from all family members and lifelong care. Age, household and home conditions are reviewed.
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埼玉県動物指導センター
埼玉県動物指導センター本所埼玉県熊谷市板井123
No booking. Admission and re-entry are free. The event includes meetings and a review of the home environment. Applications are not first-come, first-served.
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Gifu Animal Welfare Center
Gifu Animal Welfare Center593 Kataji, Mino, Gifu
No attendance booking is needed for this consultation. Watch the official cat-adoption orientation video before applying, then complete the interview and eligibility checks. Attendance does not mean adoption is approved. Ask 0575-34-0050 about fees and preparation.
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Kitakyushu Animal Care Center
Kitakyushu Animal Care Center24-7 Nishiminatomachi, Kokurakita, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Book by October 8 at 093-581-1800. Booking hours: 09:00–16:00, first come, first served; four cat-applicant groups planned. Complete the telephone housing interview and bring identification and required documents. Applicants aged 65+ or living alone need consent and attendance from a person who can take over care.
· The cat session starts at 9:30 a.m. The official notice does not list an end time. Advance application is required.
Ehime Animal Welfare Center
愛媛県動物愛護センター愛媛県松山市東川町乙44-7
The center requires an orientation before applying to adopt one of its sheltered cats. Apply online by two days before or by the dedicated postcard by the day before, and read the eligibility requirements. The cat session starts at 9:30 a.m.; no end time is published. This is an orientation, not an adoption fair or cat visit.
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Isahaya Rescue Cat Adoption Fair
Yamakawa Community HallIsahaya, Nagasaki (Yamakawa Community Hall; ask the organizer for the street address)
The city notice does not state booking requirements, admission/adoption fees or adoption conditions. Call the organizer at 080-3370-9582 before travelling to confirm attendance and preparation. No-booking and free admission are not confirmed.
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Matatabiya
志木駅前会場（ジョルダン1階）埼玉県志木市本町5-21-14
Kawagoe City asks visitors to contact the organizer before attending. Confirm entry arrangements, participating cats and adoption terms with Matatabiya in advance.
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Nekowanko (listed by Abiko City)
我孫子市役所 駐車場千葉県我孫子市我孫子1858
The event is cancelled in rain. Abiko City's notice says prior contact is required to bring a cat to the venue. It does not specify booking for visitors, participating cats, adoption terms or costs, or whether an animal can be taken home that day; confirm these with the organizer.
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Cat'seye rescue-cat adoption fairs
ちば愛犬動物フラワー学園 おゆみ野ドッグサイト1F千葉県千葉市緑区おゆみ野中央1-15-2
No visitor booking. Read the official adoption questionnaire and confirm each carer's conditions.
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Edogawa City Koiwa Health Support Center cat adoption fair
小岩健康サポートセンター東京都江戸川区東小岩3丁目23番3号
Register online in advance or at the venue. Registration opens at noon and closes at 3:30 p.m. People planning to adopt are asked to arrive at opening; visitors who are only viewing or considering adoption should arrive after 1 p.m.
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Matatabiya
カインズ朝霞店 3階特設会場埼玉県朝霞市根岸台3-20-1
Kawagoe City asks visitors to contact the organizer before attending. Confirm entry arrangements, participating cats and adoption terms with Matatabiya in advance.
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Fukuneko Club (listed by Fukuoka City)
M'sコミュニティー福岡県福岡市西区姪の浜3-3-35
No advance booking is needed. The listed adoption terms include pet-friendly housing, consent from everyone in the household, timely spaying or neutering, indoor-only care and escape prevention. Single applicants need a guardian.
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Wanwan Sakuchan Ohisama no Kai and Kiiroi Neko Jara (listed by Kurume City)
久留米市動物愛護センター福岡県久留米市百年公園1-2
Kurume City's notice says no advance application is needed and participation is free. Follow the instructions distributed on the day. Confirm participating animals, adoption terms, costs and same-day handover with the private organizers.
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Shiawase Nyanko
谷中サロン「まいの間」2階東京都文京区千駄木2-31-3
If you hope to meet a particular cat, the organizer asks prospective adopters to arrive at 11 a.m., when the fair opens. No cats are currently announced as participating. Check the organizer's latest notice before travelling.
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熊本市動物愛護センター
熊本市動物愛護センター熊本県熊本市東区小山2丁目11-1
The cat adoption fair runs from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Bring identification, proof that your rental or apartment allows pets, and a suitable carrier. Staff decide adoption eligibility after reviewing care history and the household environment.
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Fukui Prefecture Animal Welfare Center
Fukui Animal Welfare Center, main office福井県福井市徳尾町18-1-1
Call 0776-38-2212 before visiting to confirm and book. The October notice prioritizes reservations; the ordinary visit guide requires them. We do not describe this as a walk-in event. Adoption has separate application and training requirements.
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Sanuki Animal Welfare Center
さぬき動物愛護センター（しっぽの森）香川県高松市東植田町1202-1
Advance booking is required. Online applications close three days before the session (1 October for 4 October). After that, contact the center by phone or in person; same-day applications may be possible if space remains. Phone: +81 87-849-1011.
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郡山市保健所 生活衛生課
郡山市保健所 1階ホール福島県郡山市朝日2-15-1
The event may be cancelled if few cats are available. Check current cats, attendance and adoption requirements with the city.
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NPO Yokosuka Animal Welfare Association
ヴェルニー公園神奈川県横須賀市汐入町1-1
No advance application is needed for the festival. It includes dog and cat adoption booths and a pet-health consultation. Ask each exhibitor about its booth hours and adoption terms.
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Shimonoseki Animal Welfare and Management Center
Shimonoseki Animal Welfare and Management Center山口県下関市大字井田
Book the course by calling 083-263-1125 by the preceding day. Course check-in: 09:30–09:40; planned finish: 11:00. Fair check-in closes at 11:00; adoption starts at 11:00 and the fair is planned to finish at noon. Cat adoption requires a course certificate or the cat briefing. Interview and eligibility rules include age 18 or over and restrictions on households already keeping two or more dogs/cats. Bring ID, applicable pet-permitted housing documents and a carrier. Check the official additional pledge requirements for applicants aged 60 or over.
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Ichinomiya City animal-welfare office
一宮市民会館 1階大会議室愛知県一宮市朝日2丁目5番1号
Visitors may attend just to look. Check the official notice or hosts for participating cats, adoption terms and steps after applying.
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長野県 北信保健福祉事務所
北信保健福祉事務所長野県飯山市静間1340-1
Advance booking is required by phone. Adoption conditions include lifelong care, spay/neuter and indoor housing.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Animal Welfare Consultation Center
Tokyo Metropolitan Animal Welfare Consultation Center, Main Office東京都世田谷区八幡山2-9-11
Please call the Center's Main Office at 03-3302-3507 before attending to ask about participation and apply.
· Book by phone; the city arranges a 30-minute appointment time after application.
Chiba City Animal Protection and Guidance Center
千葉市動物保護指導センター千葉県千葉市稲毛区宮野木町445番地1
Telephone applications open September 16, 2026. The city does not state a closing date. Check the city's page for currently available kittens, then call 043-258-7817 between 09:00 and 17:00; applications are handled in order. After confirming eligibility, the city arranges a 30-minute meeting time by phone.
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Minatoneco
赤坂マルチスペース アゲサロン東京都港区赤坂3-9-1 紀陽ビル2階
Booking preferred; 30-minute sessions. The 14:00–14:30 slot prioritizes pre-registered applicants. From 14:30, a visitor reservation is sufficient. Check the separate pre-registration process for matching.
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Nesta Neko no Kai
ネコビル 地下1階東京都杉並区本天沼1-1-13
Tokyo Metropolitan Government asks visitors to contact the organizer before attending. Confirm attendance and entry arrangements with the organizer in advance.
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Teraneko
城立寺（じょうりゅうじ）東京都江戸川区春江町2-39-28
Reception: 13:45–16:30. Wear socks. Booking requirements were not specified in the reviewed announcement; confirm with the organizer, not the temple venue.
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NPO Kurashiki Neko Mamori no Kai
岡山市立一宮公民館岡山県岡山市北区一宮638-1
Advance booking is required in 30-minute slots at 1:30, 2:00 or 2:30 p.m. Check the organizer's LINE booking details and confirm availability.
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NPO Nekoken
SANCHACO（サンチャコ）東京都世田谷区太子堂4-6-6
No booking required. Contact the organizer beforehand about a particular cat. Adoption is limited to the Tokyo area and subject to location and care requirements.
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Chibawan
苅谷動物病院グループ 市川総合病院 アドバンストケアプラザ千葉県市川市市川2-6-14
Visitors may attend without booking. Bring indoor shoes; no pets or unaccompanied children. Adoption involves a questionnaire, interview, later home delivery and a trial.
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Neko Neko Ichi rescue-cat fairs
多古町役場付属棟2F千葉県香取郡多古町多古584
First-time visitors are encouraged to contact ahead. Bring identification and read the official questionnaire, trial process and adoption conditions.
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NPO Peace Animals Home
ピース・アニマルズ・ホーム 災害時動物避難施設富山県高岡市本丸町4-11
Book a preferred time. Walk-ins are accommodated where possible, but reservations take priority. Use the Honmarumachi facility, designated volunteer contact or official contact form.
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Yume Neko adoption fair
伊場仙ビル 7階東京都中央区日本橋小舟町4-1
Tokyo Metropolitan Government asks visitors to contact the organizer before attending. Confirm attendance and entry arrangements with the organizer in advance.
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横浜市動物愛護センター
横浜市動物愛護センター神奈川県横浜市神奈川区菅田町75-4
No advance application is needed. Animals cannot be handed over on the day, and visitors must not bring animals.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Animal Welfare Consultation Center
Tokyo Metropolitan Animal Welfare Consultation Center, Main Office東京都世田谷区八幡山2-9-11
Please call the Center's Main Office at 03-3302-3507 before attending to ask about participation and apply.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Animal Welfare Consultation Center
Tokyo Metropolitan Animal Welfare Consultation Center, Main Office東京都世田谷区八幡山2-9-11
Please call the Center's Main Office at 03-3302-3507 before attending to ask about participation and apply.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Animal Welfare Consultation Center
Tokyo Metropolitan Animal Welfare Consultation Center, Main Office東京都世田谷区八幡山2-9-11
Please call the Center's Main Office at 03-3302-3507 before attending to ask about participation and apply.
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● Recheck due ·City information about volunteer-led rescue-cat adoption fairs. Confirm each carer's adoption terms and participating cats.
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● Recently checked ·A public contact for dog and cat adoption through registered groups. Individual adult-dog adoption is a separate process. Impounded-cat records are not adoption offers.
● Recently checked ·Joso City's official page lists rescue-cat and dog adoption fairs. Check the city page shortly before visiting because the event and participating animals are still unconfirmed.
● Recently checked ·Tsukuba City publishes animal-welfare information. Check the current official notice for confirmed adoption-event dates, venues and participation terms.
● Recently checked ·Official adoption information. Fair enquiries go to the Okayama Animal Welfare Foundation; special adoptions and volunteer listings use separate procedures.
● Recently checked ·A public adoption service for suitable dogs and cats held by Naha City. Call the city first to arrange a weekday visit. Animals may not always be available; interviews, an orientation and housing checks may apply. Confirm current listings and requirements with the official page.
● Recently checked ·The official list shows cats seeking homes; listed cats are spayed or neutered and vaccinated. Visits require a phone booking. Review the housing check and adoption conditions. The adoption wing is open on weekdays 9:00–11:30 and 13:00–16:30, and is closed on Tuesdays, Fridays and public holidays; occasional opening days may be added.
● Recently checked ·Apply to your local health center for document checks, training and an arranged meeting. Morioka City has a separate contact.
● Recently checked ·The prefectural public-health office serving the Miyako area. Its official page explains the local rescue-cat adoption fair and adopter requirements.
● Recently checked ·Official video training precedes adopter registration, valid for three years. Check individual applications and adoption conditions even when applying as a family.
● Recently checked ·Miyakonojo City's official FAQ directs people seeking a cat or dog, or a new home for one, to Miyakonojo Public Health Center (0986-23-4504). The address and phone were cross-checked with the prefecture's health-center list. The city FAQ was updated in 2019, so call to confirm current availability, where to apply, adoption conditions, appointments and meeting venues. The listed address is the enquiry office, not a confirmed cat-meeting or adoption-event venue.
● Recently checked ·City-cat adoption conditions, training and trials. Group and private-owner cats at fairs have separate conditions. People bringing cats for rehoming must book ahead. Distinguish city and prefectural contacts.
● Recently checked ·Official rescue-cat listings, kitten information and adoption procedures. Check availability and participation instructions on the relevant page.
● Recently checked ·Weekday cat visits require telephone booking. Cats cannot be reserved. Fair attendance differs from weekday visits.
● Recently checked ·A Kyoto Prefecture and City service for adoption, animal visits and responsible-care education.
● Recheck due ·Center animals and adoption criteria are listed separately from citizen-to-citizen adoptions. Check current availability and visit arrangements directly.
● Recently checked ·A public adoption service requiring orientation and registration before matching eligible rescued cats.
● Recheck due ·On Tuesdays, Maebashi City holds a pre-adoption class followed by a meeting with animals in its care (October 2026 dates: 6, 13, 20 and 27). Phone booking is required by 5 p.m. on the previous business day; up to two groups can attend. Sessions may be cancelled or booking may close, so confirm before travelling. Sunday adoption fairs are listed separately.
● Recently checked ·Takasaki City publishes cat adoption information and application steps. Weekday visits require a phone booking; Sunday applicant sessions take place on the second and fourth Sundays without booking. Applications are reviewed; these sessions are not same-day adoptions or animal visits.
● Recently checked ·Explains requirements and documents for adopting cats in city care. Cat viewing is 10:00–16:00. Cats may not be available; read the official guidance and call 084-970-1201 to confirm before visiting.
● Recently checked ·For residents and animals in Hiroshima Prefecture outside Hiroshima City, Kure and Fukuyama, this is the prefectural consultation contact. People living outside its service area, including outside the prefecture, may also seek adoption after attending the class. The free cat class runs Saturdays and, for the time being, Wednesdays from 13:30 to 14:30; Saturday fairs run 10:00–12:00 and 13:00–15:30. The class is also open to people not yet planning to adopt. Check current schedules and conditions with the official site.
● Recently checked ·Official listings of dogs and cats seeking homes, eligibility and adoption steps. Visits require advance booking, including weekends and public holidays; booking calls are accepted on weekdays from 10:30 to 15:00. Check current availability before visiting.
● Recently checked ·広島市・安芸郡府中町に住む人を対象に譲渡制度を案内しています。見学は事前予約制です。対象地域と条件を確認してから申し込んでください。
● Recently checked ·Book pre-adoption orientation, then discuss matching. Cats cannot be taken home on the day of orientation.
● Recently checked ·Official dog and cat adoption fair information from Kochi Prefecture, working with local rescuers. Visitor and rehoming-side procedures differ; ask the organizers about animals, conditions and costs.
● Recently checked ·Official guide to the Chuo and Nakamura centers. Phone before visiting because parking is limited. Confirm the venue, available cats, meeting arrangements and adoption procedures with the relevant center.
● Recently checked ·Generally for adult Saga residents, with household consent, suitable housing and indoor cat care. Social-media listings may already be adopted; phone to confirm availability and health information.
● Recently checked ·Official information on rescue-dog and rescue-cat fairs held with registered local animal-welfare groups.
● Recently checked ·Kawaguchi City supports adoption activities by its registered animal-welfare partner groups and publishes city-sponsored rescue dog and cat fairs. Check the city's latest notice and each group's terms for participating animals and adoption requirements.
● Recently checked ·Saitama's official information on adoptable cats, registered rescue groups and adoption procedures.
● Recheck due ·Saitama City publishes its rescue-cat adoption service, eligibility and official event details. This is a separate municipal service from Saitama Prefecture's animal guidance center.
● Recently checked ·Shiki City hosts an adoption fair for dogs and cats cared for by registered groups. Confirm each group's terms before applying.
● Recently checked ·越谷市が市内で行う猫の譲渡会と、飼い主のいない猫を迎える際の注意事項を案内しています。開催案内に参加団体や参加猫の詳細がない場合は各保護主へ確認してください。
● Recently checked ·The prefecture's current page lists cats seeking homes. Visits and adoption consultations require an advance booking by phone or online. Availability changes, so check the official page before travelling and contact the center about current eligibility and fees.
● Recently checked ·Pre-adoption training is required to adopt or meet cats. Regular sessions are described as starting at 14:00 on the third Wednesday of each month; call the environmental health office (0233-29-1261) beforehand. Confirm the actual date, venue and any extra sessions by phone. Adoption also requires consent from an alternate carer under 65 who can take over if you cannot continue caring. Check the official cat list and individual conditions; listed cats may already be adopted. The address is the enquiry office, not a confirmed training or cat-meeting venue.
● Recently checked ·The prefectural office lists a pre-adoption orientation for dogs and cats on the third Friday of each month, 13:30–15:00. Call the Public Health Center's environmental health section at +81 235-66-4748 in advance. Completing the orientation is required to adopt from the center. Dates and animal availability may change; confirm with the official office before travelling.
● Recently checked ·Contacts in Murayama, Mogami, Okitama and Shonai. Attend orientation and register before matching. A suitable cat may not be available immediately.
● Recently checked ·A public dog and cat adoption contact. Phone 083-263-1125. Cat adoption requires a pre-adoption course certificate or attendance at the cat adoption briefing. Book the course by phone by the preceding day. An interview and eligibility rules apply. Confirm available cats, briefing dates and documents with the center. The official address identifies Ida, Shimonoseki; street number and map coordinates are unverified.
● Recently checked ·Apply to the office listing the cat. Individual adoption and rehoming-group registration are separate. Confirm identity documents, conditions and the actual meeting location, which may differ from the listing office.
● Recently checked ·Check eligibility, apply, attend training and submit documents. Residence, guardians, housing and existing cats affect eligibility. Post-adoption reporting is required.
● Recently checked ·Training, advance registration and screening precede matching. Check indoor-care, housing, household consent and follow-up requirements before applying.
● Recently checked ·Training precedes adoption. Procedures and fees vary between the center and local offices. Discuss the cat's health information and the relevant office's conditions.
● Recently checked ·City-operated dog and cat adoption contact at 3910 Tagamicho. Telephone 099-264-1237; weekday reception 08:30–17:15. Adoption bookings are not accepted by telephone. The official notice requires meeting the cat and about 30 minutes of training, with city residents prioritized. Check current availability and rules on household agreement, housing permission and indoor care. This city facility is separate from the prefectural center.
● Recently checked ·Generally for prefectural residents. Orientation and an interview precede adoption; check household, housing and cat availability requirements.
● Recently checked ·Official cat adoption and regional contacts. Review the application, housing requirements and household agreement before enquiring.
● Recently checked ·Niigata City lists cats currently seeking homes (page updated September 12, 2026). Cats may be housed at either the Animal Welfare Center or the Animal Interaction Center. Adoption follows document review, a pre-adoption class and interview; cats cannot be touched during the meeting. Call ahead to confirm availability and location.
● Recently checked ·Niigata Prefecture publishes cat adoption-fair dates and accepts individual adoption enquiries when animals are seeking homes. Check the official notice for changes and current availability.
● Recently checked ·Official cat listings and adoption procedures, including documents and an interview. Check the preparations before applying.
● Recently checked ·Kanagawa's official listings for adoptable cats and dogs, online orientation and adoption events.
● Recheck due ·Sagamihara City publishes cat adoption interviews for cats in residents' care and adoption fairs for cats in city care. Check eligibility, event cats and venue details on the official notice.
● Recently checked ·Cat adoption requires an advance interview appointment. Check household consent, housing rules and the official eligibility requirements before contacting the center.
● Recently checked ·Advance adopter registration is required; adoption cannot take place on the registration day. Call before visiting to confirm the process.
● Recently checked ·Book pre-adoption training before meeting cats. Residence, housing, family consent and sometimes a guardian are required. Check availability before visiting.
● Recently checked ·Aomori City lists dogs and cats seeking homes. Publicly cared-for animals and the owner-run rehoming board have different procedures, and listings may already be adopted; check the official page before contacting the service.
● Recently checked ·The official list showed no cats available on October 5, 2026. Register interest by calling 0178-38-0721 or through the hygiene office. City residents have priority. Training within the previous year, family consent, suitable housing and ID are required. Single-person or all-60-plus households need an eligible alternate carer. Check all official conditions and current availability. This is an enquiry address, not a same-day cat-meeting venue.
● Recently checked ·Hamamatsu City publishes current cats seeking homes. Applicants register in person; phone reservations are not accepted. If approved, collection is from the following day or later. Check current availability and requirements on the official listing before visiting.
● Recently checked ·A prefectural contact for adoption and care enquiries. Confirm consultation hours and procedures before visiting.
● Recently checked ·General visits and booked adoption interviews are different. Complete video training and an application first. No handover on interview day; check fees and follow-up reports.
● Recently checked ·Chiba's official adoption service working with registered volunteers and rescue-cat adoption events.
● Recheck due ·Chiba City publishes cats seeking homes, kitten meeting dates, application opening dates and adoption requirements. Meeting times are arranged individually after applying, and dates may be cancelled if no kittens are in care.
● Recently checked ·Funabashi City explains public adoption procedures, eligibility and advance booking for adoption fairs.
● Recently checked ·Osaka's public center explaining adopter registration, learning, matching and rescued-animal adoption.
● Recheck due ·A rescue-cat adoption event listed by Osaka City. Check the official notice for timed-entry tickets and capacity.
● Recently checked ·City adoption and responsible-care classes. Check bookings and conditions with the city service, separate from the prefectural center.
● Recently checked ·Official city information on dog and cat adoption fairs co-hosted with local volunteers.
● Recently checked ·Pre-screening and orientation precede booked adoption events. Residence, age and existing pet numbers affect eligibility; check both conditions and booking.
● Recently checked ·Prefectural adoption contact for Hita, Kokonoe and Kusu. Call 0973-23-3133 on weekdays 08:30–17:15 or use the email listed on the official page. Interviews, screening, training and animal meetings are by prior appointment. The official list dated 10 September 2026 showed no cats; call to check current availability. This local contact is separate from Oita Animal Welfare Center.
● Recently checked ·Nagasaki City regularly lists cats seeking homes. Visits are on weekdays from 10:00 to noon and 13:00 to 16:00; call ahead to discuss and book. Applications are reviewed and include an interview, so adoption does not happen on the visit day. Check the official page for current availability.
● Recently checked ·The prefecture's non-commercial rehoming guide. People registering a pet for rehoming must live in Nagasaki. The prefecture does not mediate private negotiations or later disputes; both parties must check conditions and health information.
● Recently checked ·Nagano Prefecture lists cats and dogs seeking homes and reservation-based holiday adoption fairs with limited capacity. Contact the details shown for each animal before arranging a visit.
● Recently checked ·Nagano Prefecture lists animals seeking homes and recurring adoption fairs at the Nanshin animal management center. Fairs require advance booking and may be cancelled if no animals are available; check current dates and animals on the official page.
● Recently checked ·Nagano City publishes holiday adoption fairs and adoption information for animals at its public health center and local volunteers.
● Recently checked ·Book a cat visit in advance. Check the care class, adoption process, eligibility and costs with the center.
● Recently checked ·Nagano Prefecture lists animals seeking homes and reservation-based holiday adoption fairs.
● Recently checked ·Call the food and animal hygiene team at 0268-25-7153 on weekdays, 09:00–16:30. Cats held by the public health office and cats rehomed by their current owners follow different enquiry routes. Always confirm availability by phone. Applicants normally must live in Nagano and have cat-permitted housing; check identification and all conditions. Commercial or breeding purposes are not accepted. The address is an enquiry office, not a guaranteed cat-meeting location. Cat numbers, health and successful adoption are not guaranteed.
● Recently checked ·Kurayoshi Health Office's public dog and cat adoption contact: 0858-23-3149. Call the office directly before visiting to meet an animal. Advance registration for prospective adopters is also available. Animals held by the office are listed separately from animals living in private homes or with adoption volunteers. Ask about available cats, eligibility, reception hours, costs and meeting venues. The address is the health-office location, not a guaranteed animal-meeting venue. Map coordinates are unverified.
● Recently checked ·A public adoption contact listed by Tottori Prefecture. Phone: 0857-30-8551. Ask about available cats, eligibility and the appropriate office before applying. Prospective adopters can register by phone even when no suitable cat is listed; notifications run for one year. This is a consultation service, not a dated adoption fair. The visit address and map coordinates have not been verified; confirm the location and procedure by phone.
● Recently checked ·A public care and adoption facility. Direct interaction with cats is for registered prospective adopters. It does not accept animals brought in directly.
● Recently checked ·A public adoption contact listed by Tottori Prefecture. Phone: 0859-31-9320. Ask about available cats, eligibility and the appropriate office before applying. Prospective adopters can register by phone even when no suitable cat is listed; notifications run for one year. This is a consultation service, not a dated adoption fair. The visit address and map coordinates have not been verified; confirm the location and procedure by phone.
● Recently checked ·A public office for adoption enquiries and advance meetings. Always contact the responsible staff on 0855-29-5558 before visiting (weekdays 8:30–17:15). Complete the pre-adoption course and obtain its certificate before proceeding with adoption. Check the official eligibility rules, including family consent, housing and indoor care for cats. Ask about current animals, course dates, meeting location and costs. The address is the health-center office, not a guaranteed event or animal-meeting venue. Map coordinates are unverified.
● Recently checked ·For adoption enquiries call 0853-21-8788. Apply in advance for the pre-adoption course through the veterinary hygiene office in the health-center annex on 0853-31-6073. The course is held at the prefectural animal-welfare building on the health-center grounds. Center adoptions and listings of animals living in private homes are separate. Confirm current animals, course dates, eligibility, meeting appointments and venues, and costs before visiting. The address is the health center; individual meeting venues and map coordinates are unverified.
● Recently checked ·A public adoption enquiry office for Oda, Kawamoto, Misato and Onan. Call the responsible section on 0854-84-9806, Monday–Friday 8:30–17:15; it does not respond on weekends or public holidays. Animals offered by the health center and those living in private homes are listed separately. Private-home listings are not adoptions from the health center. Official links may be absent when no animals are listed; this does not mean the office is closed. Call first about availability, eligibility, courses, appointments, costs and meeting venues. The address is the health center; map coordinates are unverified.
● Recently checked ·The jointly established Shimane Prefecture and Matsue City public health center requires an adoption-preparation course. Check current animals, course dates and application deadlines on the official page.
● Recently checked ·Official links and contacts for local health centers. Availability and requirements vary; contact the relevant center even if no listing appears.
● Recently checked ·A cat adoption fair run by volunteer groups participating in the city's support program for cats without owners. The city does not broker adoptions; confirm participating cats and each group's terms on the official page.
● Recently checked ·Hino City publishes the date, venue and visitor guidance for its cat adoption fair. Check the latest city notice and each carer's adoption terms.
● Recently checked ·Tama City publishes a cat adoption fair co-hosted with local rescue groups and individual volunteers.
● Recently checked ·Tokyo's public service for rescued-animal adoption, pre-adoption orientations and registered-group event information.
● Recheck due ·Submit the adoption and training application at least one week before the event. Previously trained applicants must phone before individual matching. Check cat attendance, conditions and care fees.
● Recently checked ·Tochigi's official cat adoption, pre-adoption learning and adoptable-animal information.
● Recheck due ·Utsunomiya City lists adoptable animals, eligibility and procedures. Call to book before visiting; cats must be kept indoors. Check the official page for current animals and requirements.
● Recently checked ·Apply for cat training through the Nara Super App, then watch the emailed video. Housing documents and matching are required; this is not a general petting visit.
● Recently checked ·Toyama City links to official cat rehoming and owner-matching information. Check each official page for current cats, contact details and adoption terms. The health center's fairs are announced separately for each date.
● Recently checked ·A public consultation service for rescued-cat adoption. Call 076-462-3467 on weekdays 08:30–17:00, excluding holidays. Visits require an advance phone appointment; walk-ins are not accepted. Visit slots are 10:30, 13:30 and 15:00. Check the official eligibility rules, including prefectural residency and pre-adoption training. A particular cat cannot be reserved; availability and adoption are not guaranteed. Map coordinates are unverified; confirm the location by phone.
● Recently checked ·Public cat adoption and care consultations. Visits and matching may be handled by the linked commissioned organization; confirm the venue, classes and events first.
● Recently checked ·Public dog and cat adoption consultation for Reinan. Call 0770-22-3747 and ask to be connected to the Animal Welfare Center. Office hours are weekdays 08:30–17:15, excluding holidays and year-end closures. Pre-adoption training is required; confirm appointment times, eligibility and available cats by phone first. The service covers Tsuruga, Mihama, Wakasa, Obama, Oi and Takahama. This is not a dated fair or a guarantee that cats will attend. Map coordinates are unverified.
● Recently checked ·A public service for cat and dog adoption, cat seminars and responsible-care education in Fukuoka.
● Recheck due ·Fukuoka City separates center, partner-group and public rehoming routes. For cats held by the center, contact the center by the previous day; orientation, matching, an application and a home-environment check follow. Requirements include indoor-only care, pet-permitted housing and lifelong care. A trial may be available for center animals aged one year or older. Current animals and requirements are on the official portal; the public rehoming board is a separate route.
● Recently checked ·Kitakyushu City's public dog and cat adoption contact. Call 093-581-1800 for a housing interview and eligibility check. Weekday individual adoption and the telephone-booked fair have different attendance procedures. Confirm opening hours, availability, documents and fees before visiting.
● Recently checked ·Book by phone, complete orientation and meet the animals before applying. Orientation can be in person or through the official video and questionnaire.
● Recently checked ·Koriyama City publishes cat adoption-fair dates and information on individual adoption consultations.
● Recently checked ·Akashi City's public dog and cat adoption contact. Call 078-918-5797 for intake and an interview. Eligibility includes age 20+, permitted housing, household consent and indoor cat care. Single-person households and applicants aged 66+ need a successor carer's consent form. Confirm fees, conditions and availability. Registration or attendance does not guarantee adoption.
● Recently checked ·Hyogo's official guide to adoptable animals, procedures and consultation offices across the prefecture.
● Recheck due ·The city explains adoption of rescued animals through the Kobe Animal Coexistence Center. Check visits and applications at the official contact.
● Recently checked ·Official animal listings, interviews and trial-adoption guidance. Check the different procedures for visiting and adopting before travelling.
● Recently checked ·A care class within the past year and housing checks precede meetings. No cat reservations or trial scheme. Discuss availability and visit dates first.
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Independent groups are listed when their organizer, announcements and adoption process can be checked on official sources. Listing is not a guarantee of safety or adoption. Confirm service areas, costs and care requirements directly.
Operated by the Nagoya Veterinary Medical Association under commission from Nagoya City; supports rescue groups and adoption fairs.
● Recently checked ·A rescue group named by Shimotsuma City and the CAINZ Kumimachi adoption project as the organizer of official rescue-cat fairs. Listing is not a safety certification.
● Recently checked ·An organization that holds rescue-cat adoption fairs and briefings and seeks temporary foster volunteers in Kurashiki and Okayama. Events are checked against its official notices. Inclusion is not third-party certification or a guarantee of safety or adoption outcomes.
● Recently checked ·Publishes indoor-care and housing conditions, screening and trial arrangements. No same-day handover. Confirm meeting location and current fees; rescue consultation has a separate contact.
● Recently checked ·Listed by Kawagoe City as a registered animal-welfare group. The city asks attendees to contact the organizer before visiting and notes that adoption terms vary. Listing is not third-party certification.
● Recently checked ·A volunteer group publishing cat adoption listings and fairs. Confirm each cat's availability and conditions through the official list and cat team. Telephone enquiries: 10:00–17:00; caller ID required. Leave a voicemail if unanswered. The group has no shelter, does not take in or temporarily board animals, and is not an emergency service. The listed address is its office, not a fair venue. Visiting arrangements and map coordinates are unverified.
● Recently checked ·An NPO that co-hosts the animal festival with Yokosuka City and the Yokosuka-Miura Veterinary Association. Dog and cat adoption booths are run by their respective exhibitors; participating animals and terms vary.
● Recently checked ·Independent foster carers hold fairs with free admission and no booking. Adoption medical costs are separate; check the questionnaire and each carer's terms.
● Recently checked ·Cat adoption fairs with questionnaires, interviews, home delivery and a trial period. No same-day handover. Check medical cost contributions and each venue's attendance rules.
● Recently checked ·A volunteer-run Chiba adoption guide with questionnaires, trials and final adoption steps. First-time visitors are encouraged to contact ahead. Medical cost contributions apply.
● Recently checked ·A volunteer group listed in Abiko City's official notice for a cat adoption fair. The notice does not establish legal status, independent certification or individual adoption terms. Listing is not a guarantee of safety or adoption outcomes.
● Recently checked ·Adoptions of cats rescued from public shelters. Apply for visits through the official form; check documents, housing conditions and costs first.
● Recently checked ·Submit a questionnaire and book a family meeting to discuss matching and housing. Adoption and delivery costs are separate; confirm the Osaka, Sasayama or Tokyo contact and venue.
● Recently checked ·The group's official information says it organizes fairs for privately rescued cats and dogs and supports adoptions from public facilities. Listing is not third-party certification.
● Recently checked ·The organizer and enquiry contact for a rescue-cat fair listed by Isahaya City. Telephone: 080-3370-9582. Ask the organizer about available cats, adoption conditions, costs and enquiry hours. The link is the city's event notice, not a safety certification. The group's address and any permanent meeting venue are unverified.
● Recently checked ·The Chuo City notice identifies these community promoters as the organizers of its rescue-cat adoption fair.
● Recently checked ·A local animal-welfare group whose activities and event dates are listed by Machida City. Listing is not an endorsement or safety certification.
● Recently checked ·A volunteer rescue group around Minato. Official event booking and adoption guidance are available; visitor reservations and pre-registration for matching are separate.
● Recently checked ·The event is listed in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's official adoption-fair guide. Contact the organizer before attending and confirm participation terms and costs. Listing is not third-party certification.
● Recently checked ·Adoption fairs around Tokyo, with published service areas, indoor-care requirements, trial procedures and cost breakdowns. No same-day handover.
● Recently checked ·An activity group providing a meeting place for cats cared for by individual volunteers around Sendagi and Yanaka. Adoption terms vary by carer. Listing is not third-party certification.
● Recently checked ·Rescue-cat fairs around Edogawa, with published application, review, cost and delivery procedures. Conditions vary by foster carer and cat.
● Recently checked ·Apply for an individual interview before matching and adoption. General shelter visits are separate. Read household, housing and cost requirements first.
● Recently checked ·The event is listed in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's official adoption-fair guide. Contact the organizer before attending and confirm participation terms and costs. Listing is not third-party certification.
● Recently checked ·Rescue-animal visits and adoptions in Takaoka. Indoor-care requirements and applications are explained officially. Check each event notice for the correct booking contact.
● Recently checked ·A private group supporting dog and cat rehoming and responsible care in Fukui, Sabae and Sakai. The prefecture's official volunteer directory lists 070-5630-2429. Our link opens that directory. Ask the group about meetings, adoption conditions, costs and available cats; office visits are unverified. Directory inclusion is not safety certification.
● Recently checked ·Fukuoka City's official adoption-event portal lists AniWalk's dog-and-cat fair on October 18, 2026. Kurume City Minakuru also publishes details for the co-hosted event. Listing is not third-party certification; confirm participating animals and adoption terms with the organizer.
● Recently checked ·Fukuoka City's official animal-welfare portal lists the group's cat-adoption events. Its legal status and any third-party certification are not established by the listing. Confirm the cats, terms and costs with the organizer.
● Recently checked ·Fukuoka City's official animal-welfare portal lists a joint adoption fair by the two groups. Listing is not third-party certification. Confirm adoption terms and costs with the organizers.
● Recently checked ·Cat adoption fairs on October 11 and 25, 2026, are listed on Fukuoka City's official portal. The listing does not identify the organizer's legal name or status. Confirm adoption terms and costs using each notice's contact details. Inclusion is not third-party certification.
● Recently checked ·A cat-adoption event is listed on Fukuoka City's official animal-welfare portal. The listing does not establish the organizer's legal status or third-party certification. Confirm adoption terms and costs directly.
● Recently checked ·Kurume City lists these private groups as the October 2026 event organizers. The city animal-welfare center is the venue; this is not an adoption event for animals in the center's care. Legal status, independent certification and individual terms are not established by the listing.
● Recently checked ·Explains interviews, trials, home delivery and adoption procedures. Age, single-household eligibility and costs depend on the individual carer.
● Recently checked ·Publishes rescue-cat applications and meeting procedures. No same-day adoption. Check existing-cat documents, age conditions and medical cost contributions.
● Recently checked ·neko.fan does not list live-animal sales, breeders or sales brokers. This section is only for rescue and responsible adoption.
Independent groups are listed when their organizer, announcements and adoption process can be checked on official sources. Listing is not a guarantee of safety or adoption. Confirm service areas, costs and care requirements directly.
Schedules, capacity and eligibility may change. Confirm directly with the organizer before travelling.
