Pets First Holdings Co., Ltd. Pets First Group Monthly Pet Report August 2024

[Pets First Holdings Co., Ltd.] Pets First Group Monthly Pet Report August 2024 ​
Pets First Holdings Co., Ltd. Press release: September 26, 2024 Pets First Group Monthly Pet Report August 2024 Pets First Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Mekuro-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Nobumasa Masamune), which has the philosophy of “Pets always come first,” has announced that the pet shop “P’s-first” under its umbrella will have a distribution process in place in August 2024. We will report on important indicators.
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■Results report on important figures in the distribution process for August 2024 From August 1st to August 31st, 2024, the number of pets handled by Pets First Group, that is, the number of pets accepted from contracted breeders, was 1,588, the number of pets contracted with P’s-first was 1,619, and the number of pets transferred to foster homes was 1,588. There are 9 dogs and 16 cancellations. On the other hand, although illnesses and illnesses were discovered and treatment was provided at our in-house medical center and Pets First Animal Hospital, unfortunately, the number of fatal accidents that occurred was 8, and the number of fatal accidents at stores etc. was 2. , the number of fatal accidents at Pet Care & Adoption Center Nikko was 0. The total number of fatal accidents was 10 animals, and the mortality rate was 0.62%. As of the end of August 2024, there are 51 pets living at Pet Care & Adoption Center Nikko, and 48 dogs are currently looking for foster parents, mainly those who have completed treatment or are in the recovery stage, one dog is currently undergoing treatment, and two dogs are currently in recovery mode. is planned to be kept for the rest of its life. As of August 2024, of the pets handled by the Pets First Group, there are not a single so-called unsold pet or pet whose destination is unknown. ■Pet fatalities and countermeasures in August 2024 In August 2024, the number of fatal accidents was 10 ( 1 compared to the previous month), and the mortality rate was 0.62% ( 0.08% compared to the previous month). The causes of death were 4 due to gastrointestinal disease, 3 due to infection, 1 due to hypoglycemia, and 2 due to other causes. *1 In line with our management philosophy, Pets First Group operates an in-house “Zero Fatality Project” led by our veterinarians with the aim of “zero pet fatalities,” and we use veterinary research to identify the occurrence of diseases and causes of death within the company. We are analyzing the incident and taking measures to prevent it from happening again. Unfortunately, both the number of fatal accidents and the mortality rate increased in August compared to the previous month. However, regarding respiratory diseases caused by aspiration, which had been an issue last month, we were able to reduce the number of fatal accidents from 5 to 0 by reviewing feeding methods and providing education to health management staff. is completed. However, in August, due to changes in weather and temperature, there were several cases where people’s physical condition suddenly deteriorated, leading to fatal accidents. Therefore, in September, we will conduct training on emergency response so that our health management staff can take appropriate initial responses in the event of a sudden change in a pet’s physical condition, and we will also reconsider our in-house manual on health management. Masu. *1： ■Initiatives to protect the mental and physical health of pets: “Raising transaction standards for pets over 60 days old” ～Progress report for August 2024～
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/64020/48/64020-48-d5da7b4f6ac198d7c5e1fa4928530b72-1484×712.png In order to protect the physical and mental health of pets, and as a countermeasure against the issue of age fraud in the pet industry, we have changed the age of pets we trade from 57 days old or older to 60 days old as stipulated by law. We announced in our newsletter on April 23 of this year that we would be increasing the rate in stages. *2 We will report on the month’s progress in the Monthly Pet Report news release. The percentage of babies 60 days or older in our transactions was 15.9% as of March of this year, prior to the start of this initiative, but this increased significantly to 66.3% in August. We will continue with this initiative, and by the end of February 2025, we plan to have a 100% transaction ratio for both puppies and cats that are 60 days or older. Please see the newsletter dated August 7th for details on the reasons why we are voluntarily raising the transaction age standards and our system for ensuring health management and compliance. *3 *2: News release issued on April 23, 2024 ​ *3: News release issued on August 7, 2024 ■Pet treatment in August 2024 and whereabouts of recovered pets To achieve zero fatalities, it is essential not only to prevent diseases, but also to save the lives of sick pets through veterinary medicine. In such cases, our group provides treatment at the Wellness Management Center and Pets First Animal Hospital, and in August, 29 pets were restored to health. After a sufficient period of recuperation, recovered pets are welcomed to P’s-first or Pet Care & Adoption Center Nikko, our group’s care facility, to an understanding person. Below is an example of a pet that recovered after treatment. [Hypoglycemia/Treatment at Tokyo Medical Center within the Wellness Management Center]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/64020/48/64020-48-0dd0d26f848740ec51748ba6bc819bd8-797×766.jpg Tokyo Medical Center Kiyoka Miura Veterinarian During my morning patrol, I found the management staff in a exhausted state. It appeared that he had become hypoglycemic due to diarrhea, so they gave him glucose to drink as an emergency measure and took him to the medical center. Also, since it was early in the morning, the veterinarian hadn’t come to work yet, so a nurse kept him warm until he went to work. After that, I was treated with an intravenous drip and an anthelmintic drug because I had a gastrointestinal parasite called Giardia. He has now recovered well and is looking for his family at the store. The longer the hypoglycemia continues, the worse the condition will become. I was able to recover because the management staff and nurses noticed my problem right away and took appropriate measures.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/64020/48/64020-48-cebb312d8cbcb45e26f4ca86bfbbe7cb-642×450.jpg Pomeranian recovers and searches for family at store Some pets that recover after treatment will require ongoing treatment and regular check-ups. Such pets will be transferred while being cared for at Pet Care & Adoption Center Nikko. In August 2024, we were able to find foster parents for nine pets who understood their symptoms and personalities. We would like to introduce messages received from foster parents and comments from the veterinarian who was in charge of treatment. [Mugi-kun (Munchkin)] After treatment at Tokyo Medical Center due to “cardiac pleural adhesion”, transfer at Pet Care & Adoption Center Nikko
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/64020/48/64020-48-5c27d4df21eef9a6227511fa64b9eb8d-1477×1108.jpg Message from foster parents I’ve been wanting to own a cat for some time, and I found a cute-looking cat called “Mugi” (renamed from “Ikura”) on the website of the nearby Pet Care & Adoption Center Nikko. When we actually went to meet him, he seemed a little cool, and we felt like he had a personality that suited our lifestyle, so we welcomed him. We decided to adopt Mugi because it was easy to talk to the staff at the center who was taking care of him and the
veterinarian who was examining Mugi. I had him rest in a cage for about two weeks after we got him, but perhaps because he has gained strength, he is now doing well and can run around the house without disrupting his breathing. He always followed us and before we knew it, he was sleeping next to us and became a spoiled child. I accept that having a chronic illness is part of the child’s individuality. Not only Mugi, but all the children at the center were also cute and seemed to be in good spirits. I think it would be nice to have a child who can play with Mugi, so I’m planning to bring Mugi to Pet Care & Adoption Center Nikko again next time!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/64020/48/64020-48-ee3fc819de0d6620e98160f4dcc60551-500×500.png Tokyo Medical Center Makoto Hayashida Veterinarian Mugi was suffering from tachypnea, so an X-ray examination revealed that part of his right lung had collapsed. Since then, medical treatment has been attempted, but there was no complete recovery. However, Mugi-kun doesn’t seem to be particularly concerned and has no health problems, so we looked for foster parents who would understand Mugi’s condition, and he was adopted by a very nice family, which made it very difficult for us as well. I feel so happy. At the Wellness Management Center, she was a very spoiled child and played a lot when we went outside, so I hope she will have fun and be happy every day.
Currently, at Pet Care & Adoption Center Nikko, in addition to pets that require care, we are also looking for foster parents for rescued dogs and cats taken in from health centers, etc., and pets that have been given up due to unavoidable circumstances. By finding a family that will give them long-term love as soon as possible, and supporting their pet life after that, we will be responsible for all the pets our group deals with, without exception. . [Information on pets currently looking for foster parents] ● List of pets looking for foster parents ● Pet Care & Adoption Center Nikko Official Instagram ● Pet Care & Adoption Center Nikko Official Youtube Our group will continue to make improvements so that we can protect the lives of pets through disease prevention and veterinary care, and find families for all the pets we take in so that they can live happy lives. At the same time, by continuing to disclose information, we will operate a healthy pet shop. ​ ​ ■Company information [Company name] Pez First Holdings Co., Ltd. [Location] 9F Orix Meguro Building, 1-24-12 Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0063 [Capital] 100 million yen [Representative]
Representative Director, President and CEO Nobuma Masamune [Number of employees] 1,251 (including 61 veterinarians and 55 pet nurses *including outsourced work) As of the end of August 2024 ●In collaboration with the Japan Assistance Dog Association, we trained 13 hearing dogs and 1 service dog and provided them to users ● Pets First Animal Hospital ● Monthly pet report ● Newsletter archive page ・vol.1 Efforts to protect the lives of pets – What happens to unsold pets ・vol.3 Opening of Pets First’s first medical center “Pets First Animal Hospital Daikanyama Advanced Medical Center” ・Vol.4 “Pets First Animal Hospital Fukuoka Onojo Clinic” opening ~ Why expand the animal hospital ~ ・vol.5 First adoption event held ~ Why did we open Pet Care & Adoption Center Nikko? ・vol.6 Our animal hospital group’s efforts in advanced medical care ・Vol.7 Joint research efforts with Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University on the incurable cat disease FIP ~ From an incurable disease to a curable disease ~ ・vol.8 Efforts to prevent genetic diseases in pets – To prevent pets from suffering from serious genetic diseases – ・Vol.9 2023 Monthly Pet Report Summary ~ Efforts to eliminate diseases and fatalities without leaving any unsold animals ~ ・vol.10 Our thoughts on the 8-week (56-day) age regulation for pet sales ~ Notice regarding raising the transaction standard to 60 days old ~ ・vol.11 Countermeasures against the problem of age fraud in pet auctions and breeders in the pet industry ~ Progress report on “raising transaction standards to 60 days of age or older” ~ ・vol12 Efforts to help all pets live happy lives ~ To eliminate so-called impulse purchases and pets losing their owners ~ ​ ■Contact information [About the contents of this publication] Pets First Co., Ltd. Public Relations Department Phone number:
03-6417-3503／E-mail: pr@pfirst.jp Person in charge: Kasuya, Nishikawa,
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