22 months' journey - Rescue from Ohkunoshima
26 Injured and Sick Rabbits—and a Relay of Life for 32
July, 2024 thru April, 2026
Ohkunoshima Rabbit Rescue & Medical Support : July 2024 – April 2026
Rescue Impact
Since July 2024, our mission—starting with "Ranpu"—has rescued 26 injured/ill rabbits from Okunoshima. Including 6 births under our care, we provided sanctuary and medical treatment for 32 rabbits in total over 22 months.
Financial Summary
We are deeply grateful for the global support.
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Total Donations: ¥8,465,722
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Total Medical Expenses: ¥6,967,208
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Operating Costs (Food/Supplies): ¥906,051
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April, 2026 Balance: ¥592,463 (Medical: ¥484,914 / Ops: ¥108,269)
Messge of Gratitude:
Whether through ongoing monthly contributions or remarkably generous one-time donations, your shared desire to "save even a single rabbit" has become our greatest source of strength. While we are unable to personally thank many of you due to a lack of contact information, we would like to take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude. Initially, operating expenses were covered by the rescue group ourselves; however, thanks to the specific financial support we received from those concerned about our activities—totaling 906,051 yen—we are now able to maintain a proper and healthy environment for the animals in our care.
Rescued rabbits from Ohkunoshima rabbit island
Ranpu-chan The photo on the left, taken in June 2024 on Okunoshima Island, shows her bearing a massive growth—likely a tumor or an abscess—on her ear. The photo on the right was taken in March 2025. Thanks to the generous donations and kindness of many people, she underwent surgery and treatment at a veterinary clinic specializing in rabbits. Although she made full recovery and lived happily for one year, she suffered from torsion of liver lobe and passed away in July 2025.
Fuuka -- rescued at 3 months old, suffering Pasteurella infection and hearing affected. September, 2024
Pic on the right in July, 2025
Fuuka happy at foster home today
Purin - Tumor on abdomen, cancer on back. Rescued in September, 2024. Successful removal of tumor on abdomen, but she passed away in October, 2024
Pururu(Cheeky) -- Periapical abscess, lung abscess, jaw bone dissolved. September '2024
Due to severe illness, she passed away from exhaustion in October, 2024
Fururi -- serious case of Pasterella infection December, 2024
Pic on the riht in March, 2025
Fururi happy at foster home today
Austin -- Open complex fracture of the right hind leg, high probablity of being a victim of mass murder incident. December, 2024
Pic on the right in April '2025. Amputation done.
Austin happy at foster home today
Fuuma -- Left front paw, missing two toes., high probability of being a victim of mass murder incident. February, 2025.
Pic on the right in April, 2026.
Fuuma happy at foster home today
Shifu -- Slit open from around the face down to the throat, high probablity of being a victim of mass murder incident. February, 2025.
Pic on the right in February, 2026
Shifu happy at foster home today
Kao -- Right front leg fracture
February, 2025
Pic on the right in August, 2025
Kao happy at foster home today
Kanon -- Laceration to the left medial canthus and eyelid; periostitis of the left side of the head. May, 2025
Pic on the right in November, 2025
Kanon happy at foster home today
Toa -- Rupture of a submandibular abscess. May, 2025.
Pic on the right in June, 2025
Toa happy at foster home today
Clara (Oreo) -- Nasal and middle ear osteolysis, high probability of hearing loss, missing molars, severe Pasteurellosis.
Rescued in September, 2025 but passed away only 3 days after rescue.
Kuran -- Right front leg fracture. September 2025
Kuran -- Died suddenly due to chronic hepatitis and pulmonary edema. September 2025
Sora -- Fracture of the right foreleg, trauma to the face and throat; possible signs of deliberate abuse. September '2025.
Pic on the right in January, 2026
Sora happy at foster home today
Miku -- Severe upper respiratory tract infection. Destruction of nasal structures. Severe inflammation in the left inner and middle ear. September, 2025.
Pic on the right in November, 2025
Miku happy at foster home today
Lala -- Fracture of the right foreleg; severe pneumonia; severe pasteurellosis; inflammation of the external and middle ear; laceration of the left ear caused by a sharp object. September, 2025.
Pic on the right in January, 2026
Lala happy at foster home today
Koro -- Left Eye Impairment, Sore Hocks. September, 2025.
Pic on the right in April, 2026.
Koro happy at foster home today
Haruka --abscess under the chin November, 2025.
Pic on the right in February, 2026
Haruka happy at foster home today
Mahiro -- Traumatic Suppurative Periarthritis November, 2025.
Pic in February, 2026
Mahiro happy at foster home today
Noa -- Trampled by tourists, it sustained fractures in four locations—including the femur and pelvis—and suffered internal bleeding, ultimately dying four days after its rescue in November, 2025.
Kiki -- Neck and Jawbone: Shattered (Highly Suspected Abuse)
November, 2025.
Pic on the right in January, 2026
Kiki still going through periodical dental treatment
Kirara - The dislocations of the ankle and toes are untreatable. On the dorsum of the foot, the skin has become exposed due to infection. December, 2025.
Kirara lost his life after amputation surgery in February, 2026.
Yukino - Abscess on the right leg; abscess under the jaw. January, 2026
Pic on the right in April, 2026
Yukino is happy at foster home today.
Kiko -- Pasteurella infection
February, 2026.
Pic on the right in March, 2026
Kiko still in treatment for Pasteurella
Saki -- Eleven abscesses, including a massive abscess on the back.
February, 2026.
Saki lost his life despite intensive treatment in March, 2026.
Koyomi -- compound fracture on right hind leg. April, 2026
Pic on the right in May, 2026, Koyomi after successful external fixation surgery on fractured leg.