Currently, in Japan, dogs and cats are bred at a rate of 3 in 1 households, and pets are becoming more and more family-friendly.
As with humans, the phenomenon of "low birthrate and aging" is occurring, and while the number of newborns is decreasing,
The life expectancy is steadily increasing, partly due to the development of medical care and the effects of diets that consider nutrition.
On the other hand, tens of thousands of dogs and cats are killed every year in Japan.
Under these circumstances, Kanagawa Prefecture has been achieving “zero slaughter” for both dogs and cats in recent years.
The Riviera supports this "zero slaughter" initiative and holds an event.