The Kumamoto Animal Welfare Center (Kumamoto Doubutsu Aigo Senta - 熊本動物愛護センター, reknowned throughout Japan for its no-kill policy) is facing a quandry over surplus kitties. Kumanichi reports that its capacity of 32 felines has swelled to 80 (58 adults and 22 kittens), with surplus mousers being caged in spaces meant to isolate infectious pets. The increase is attributed to “cat hoarding”; cases in which the center has taken custody of over ten cats has recently numbered three, with one managing to accumulate an astonishing 26 pusses, about 24 more than anyone really needs.
Nueter or spay your pet - and if you adopt one from the center, that procedure will have been complete. Tabbies make wonderful Christmas presents. Contact info is at the link. (Pictured below: option to cats, also available.) - William