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✶ Here are other possible email examples. Below, you will find other ways to proceed as well as documentation that reveals the status of the rabbits (・ x ・) ➜
1/ As someone deeply concerned about the welfare of the rabbits on Ōkunoshima Island, I am writing to request concrete measures to improve their well-being. It is essential to ensure regular veterinary care, access to clean drinking water, and appropriate food to maintain their health. I also suggest collaborating with animal protection organizations to implement a comprehensive program of care and disease prevention. Additionally, creating protected areas or shelters could be considered to provide the rabbits with a safe and suitable environment.
Thank you for your attention to this request and for future actions in favor of these animals.
2/ I understand that the situation with the rabbits on Ōkunoshima Island is complex due to the large number of animals, but this should not prevent the implementation of measures to ensure their welfare. Every rabbit deserves to live in proper conditions, to have access to adequate food, regular veterinary care, and shelter when needed. They deserve to be happy and healthy, and I hope concrete actions will be taken to meet their specific needs and provide sustainable protection.
Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter.
3/ Upon learning about the situation of the rabbits on Ōkunoshima Island, I am particularly concerned about their well-being. I hope sustainable solutions will be implemented to ensure their protection, including the introduction of veterinarians on-site and measures aimed at improving their quality of life while preserving the island’s balance.
4/ I would like to express my support for the protection of the rabbits on Ōkunoshima Island. It is crucial to establish sustainable solutions for their well-being, such as introducing permanent veterinarians and a system to safely provide drinking water. The implementation of specialized services to manage these needs is vital to ensure their survival and long-term health.
5/ I recently discovered the situation of the rabbits on Ōkunoshima Island through social media, and I was deeply moved. While the island is unique, the commercial exploitation of the rabbits leads to many issues for both the animals and the environment. I believe a more ethical approach would be to transform the site into a nature reserve dedicated to wildlife and plant conservation. This place could become a model for conservation, offering naturalist and historical tours while respecting the integrity of the ecosystem and the welfare of the rabbits.
Thank you for your attention, and I hope this suggestion will be considered in the best interest of the local wildlife.
↪ [ENG] Here are the possible actions to take as of today to make a change / [FR] Voici les moyens d’actions possibles à ce jour afin d’agir :
- 🕊️ Share the information with those around you, including potential tourists planning to visit Japan soon (but not only).
- ✉️ Contact the Hiroshima Prefecture and express your concern by phone at 082-228-2111 (Japanese number) and through social media : Twitter : @hiroshima_prefs Facebook : Hiroshima Prefecture Official
- ✉️ Contact the Ministry of the Environment of the Japanese Government : Ministry of the Environment, via social media Twitter (@MOEJ_Climate) and LinkedIn or by mail : moe@env.go.jp
- or more specifically at the regional Chugoku-Shikoku Environmental Office : REO-CHUSHIKOKU@env.go.jp
- ✉️ Contact the company Kyukamura via their contact form or on instagram (@kyukamurahotels)
- ❔I would have suggested writing to the official Rabbit Island website, but the contact form no longer exists… -> Rabbit Island
- 🤍 Support the Dōkunoshima Rabbit Medical Fund by highlighting their account and content co-created by @junkohiking and @her.name.is.mercedes (Instagram pseudonyms) to address the situation.
- 🧾Or support financially through the fundraising set up : GoFundMe Okunoshima Rabbit Island Welfare
☝‼︎ [ENG] Please note that expressing your concern about the situation in your native language will demonstrate that this issue raises international questions, and that potential customers could be lost. / [FR] Il est important de noter que formuler vos préoccupations concernant la situation dans votre langue d’origine mettra en évidence l’ampleur internationale de cette problématique, et pourrait faire perdre des clients potentiels.
[ENG] If I receive new proposals or information, the list will be updated. / [FR] Si je reçois de nouvelles propositions ou informations, la liste sera mise à jour.
↪ [ENG] Testimonies on the state of the rabbits on Ōkunoshima / [FR] Témoignages sur l’état des lapins à Ōkunoshima :
- The article by Think Differently About Ship, The Dark Side of Rabbit Island [ENG]
- The YouTube video The truth about rabbit island [5 minutes, subtitles ENG]
- The vlog The Dark, Twisted Truth About Rabbit Island Japan by Lennon The Bunny [ 12 minutes, VO ENG]
- Rabbit Island…The Somber Truth par The domesticated rabbit [ENG]
- Ōkunoshima ou l’île de la dépendance par Neptori (Hmm, oui, désolée, il semble que je sois l’une des seules à avoir fait ce travail de recherche en français !? / Hmm, yes, sorry, it seems I’m one of the few who has done this research work in French !?) [FR]
If you have any additional information, updates, or would like to write to me about this, you can email me at : neptori@protonmail.com
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