2 year' journey - Rescue from Ohkunoshima
28 Injured and Sick Rabbits—and a Relay of Life for 34
July, 2024 thru June, 2026
Ohkunoshima Rabbit Rescue & Medical Support : July 2024 – May 2026
July 2024 – June 2026: Rescue Operations for Ohkunoshima Sick and Injured Rabbits & Financial Report
Our rescue operations：
Beginning in July 2024 with the rescue of "Ranpu”（so called Ran chan)—have enabled us to take in 28 sick or injured rabbits and ensure they received necessary medical care over the past two years. Including births that occurred while the rabbits were in our care, we have strived to save a total of 34 lives.
Financial Report (Cumulative Total of 2 Years)
(Amounts are combined between Ran chan fund and Ohkunoshima Rabbit Medicacl Fund)
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Total Donation： 9,253,029 yen
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Total Medical Expenses： 7,578,203 yen
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Total Other Expenses (Food, supply)： 926,558 yen
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Ending Balance as of June 2026： 748,268 yen（Medical 660,506 yen / Other Expenses 87,762 yen）
A Note of Gratitude:
Your desire to save even a single rabbit—demonstrated through ongoing monthly donations and astonishingly generous contributions—has been a source of great strength for us. While there are many of you whom we cannot thank directly due to not having your contact information, we would like to take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude.
Initially, the rescue group members were covering the various expenses themselves; however, thanks to separate contributions from those concerned about our activities, we have been able to maintain a proper environment for the animals' care.
Thanks to your support, we have been able to continue our rescue operations. We look forward to your continued support.
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.
Kinomi, merely 300g baby rabbit suffering GI stasis passed away despite vigorous effort to save him
Kinatsu, rescued in June, 2026.
She developed myiasis resulting from trauma to the face and ears; the infestation caused extensive tissue erosion extending beneath the facial and laryngeal muscles, leading to death the day after admission to the hospital.