Is there anything you can do for dogs and cats in unfortunate circumstances?There is a club in the car manufacturer Mazda that supports protected dogs and cats that emit such thoughts.Currently, the number of dogs and cats bred in Japan is 18,133,000.Needless to say that he is a member of his family, he has also been enriched with pet -related products and services to live a better life.On the other hand, according to the Ministry of the Environment's announcement, 32,743 dogs and cats have been killed in the year from April 2019 to March 2020 **.We interviewed the "One Matsuda Club", which continued to work to find a clue to the solution.
From the gathering of volunteers to the "club" recognized by the company
Originally, Miki Dando, the company's public relations headquarters, and a cat -loving colleague, began with a meeting to see if there was anything to do for dogs and cats."The number of killings in Hiroshima Prefecture is now decreasing, but until a few years ago, there were quite a lot of nationwide, and it was considered a problem. There are many dogs and cats who have no place to go.So, I want you to know that there are options other than pet shops, and we have started our activities because we wanted to support organizations that are protecting in Hiroshima and Yamaguchi. "
In 2018, the "One Matsuda Club" was launched in 2018 as a volunteer gathering.The following day, he was recognized as a parliamentary club in the company in the company in November 2019 and in April 2021.The club is publicly recognized by the company and has no budget.The criteria for certification are not just a gathering of hobbies, but as a part of social contribution activities.For example, there are clubs such as land and rugby, but they also hold classrooms for children and support local people with local people.
Senior supporters of the club are Senior Innovation Fellow (executive) Hitomi Hitomi.He joked, "I was involved in the meantime ...", but he is a big dog lover.It is said that Chihuahua, who lives together, is the most loving family.
There are currently 103 members, of which 11 are external members.Recently, he has also interacted with other local companies such as otafuku sauce and morten, and has been putting flyers for foster parents recruitment information in the company.
Don't put out an unfortunate dog and cat from Mazda
The first goal is not to put out unfortunate dogs and cats from Mazda."I think that children can be allergic to animal, or it is difficult to live with pets for nursing care, and it may be impossible to do anything depending on the stage of life, but we make a network in the company and transfer properly.I try to find it ahead "(Mr. Kanpodo)
Introducing foster parents recruitment information on official blogs, e -mail magazines, and internal newsletters, including dog and cats protected in the area.There are also registered banks for Wan Matsuda Club members (including external members) and Mazda employees.The current number of registrations is 50 foster parent registration, and 11 volunteers registered.So far, 61 animals have been transferred (as of December 2021).
"In -house TNR activity" that protects cats and factories.
It also played an important role in the company.That is "in -house TNR activity" ***.In recent years, the Mazda Ujina factory has been a problem in recent years.Although it has not been caused by a personal injury, safety measures have been urgently needed, such as a car and a cat contact accident, and employees were hurt.However, there is no department that decides how to deal with cats in the factory.Meanwhile, it was the one -Matsuda club that was heard.
"In -house recognition has increased, and there was a consultation from the factory. At first, we talked about whether we could do TNR outside of our business as our volunteer activities, and the director of the factory, general affairs, and safety and health promotion department.He said, "I will cooperate with what I can do." I also added a boost of human views, and I was able to spend costs and man -hours. Adult cats are fertility castration due to TNR, kittens and illnesses.Cats who cannot surgery are engaged in searching for foster parents. "
Mr. Hitomi says, "Safety is very important for the company and factories.Until now, 40 cats have been infertile castration surgery and have transferred 22 cats.Some factories have a role in protecting cats as a business, and when cats enter the catcher, the club has been contacted.
Take care of the relationship with the community
On the other hand, the initiatives outside the company are also active.In 2019, a charity bazaar was held at the shopping street summer festival in Hiroshima city.Sales were donated to the protected cat cafe Nekori Public in the shopping street.At the finale of the summer festival, there was an event in which participants perform fireworks, and it was said that members created a candle stand to ignite fireworks.
"If I suggested that I wanted to make such a thing, it was a manufacturing company, so a wonderful blueprint came up (laughs).I have you, "Nekori Public said, "The cooperation of Mazda, a long -established local company, has deepened the understanding of the surroundings."
It also works with elementary school PTA in the city.A tour event of the Kure Animal Protection Center was held, and 16 students and 10 parents participated.We had the opportunity to clean the kennel, walk the dog, and wipe the body.The students who participated said, "I was afraid of the dog but I liked it," and "I didn't know it so warm.""I think it's important to know dogs and cats since childhood and have them develop their sensitivity. If friends say" I've experienced this, "more and more children will be interested.Right now, it is difficult for real events to be held due to the influence of the new colon virus, but I would like to continue in the future. "
At the Kure Animal Protection Center, we also provide a dog walking volunteer.Although it is not seen in Hiroshima city, there are quite a few dog dogs living in the mountains in Kure City and Saijo in Higashihiroshima.Because these dogs are not used to humans, they are trying to open their hearts a little through walks and contact.
In addition, a photo contest has been held for the purpose of creating an exchange between members and improving club awareness.There were 92 applications, and the prizes were used by volunteer group goods to support funding to protection organizations.
Walking party to celebrate the age of 1 year of protected dogs
On December 12, a protected dog walking party was held at Ryuo Park in Hiroshima City.About a year ago, on a cold snowy day, eight puppies were protected in Saijo.For a while, I was kept at the members' homes, and after that I was greeted by foster parents.Six and its owners participated on the day for a walk party to celebrate one year old.
It was about 1kg when the transfer was transferred, but now it has grown larger from 11kg to 22kg.Some children are not very good at other dogs and people, so at first they get used to the atmosphere of the place slowly.As time goes on, the distance gradually shrinks.In the end, I saw each other and running around happily in a dog run.
I have met once in March this year, and since then, reunited for the first time in about nine months.Some foster parents have no experience breeding dogs.Last time, there were many topics that talked about "How are you raising?"The conversation bounces, "What is your favorite snack?" "It's just like your current face!
When I asked Mr. Hitomi for his impressions, he said, "I got a good person (dogs) take over, and when I saw the loved ones, I realized that the club activities were meaningful.I have to continue in the future. "
Thinking about both people and pets ...
One Matsuda Club that has been connecting and developing with the community beyond the boundaries of employees and the company.Mr. Dando said, "Mazda has a corporate vision of" providing people the brilliance of life through car life ", but pets and animals have something in common in the sense that they can shine to life.Some people sympathize and become members. Under the vision, we want to support protection activities and make cars on both wheels. "
Mr. Hitomi said, "In Japan, about 8.5 million dogs are bred, but no car is thinking about the owner or dog. It should be very important for the owner as a child.I hope that it will be able to create a car that will take a little more attention to pets because it is connected to the brilliance of life. For example, the control technology "G-Vectoring Control Plus (GVC Plus) (GVC Plus)" for stabilizing vehicles.] Contributes to tiredness and difficulty of car sickness. It is good for both people and pets, so I want to go further. What kind of interesting spot where you go out with a car that can drive comfortably.I have you search using the connectivity system "Mazda Connect". Have you enjoy driving more and more, and if something happens, we will support you with the safety support technology "Co-Pilot". That is the case.I want to provide total value. "
This activity says, "It makes sense to continue for a long time."It seems that they are communicating with young members so that they will not lose their clubs after leaving the company.The company will continue to focus on efforts in cooperation with government, volunteers, and animal hospitals.
* 8,489,000 dogs and 9,644,000 cats.In 2020, the National Dog Cat Breeding State Survey (Japan Pet Food Association) ** 5635 dogs, 27,108 cats.Dogs and cats, accommodation of injured animals, and disposal status (Ministry of the Environment) *** TNR: Trap / Neuter / Return.Capture cats without owners, such as stray cats, perform infertility castration surgery, and return to the original place.