Formally est. July 2004, OAARS is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) and private organization approved by MCCS/FSS and Base Command, dedicated to improving animal welfare. OAARS works to rescue and care for abandoned, mistreated, or lost animals on Okinawa.

Leave no one behind.

For inquries, please contact the appropriate coordinator:

Dogs:
If interested in fostering dogs, please email oaarsdogfoster@gmail.com.
To inquire about adopting a dog, please email oaarsdogadoption@gmail.com

Cats:
If interested in fostering cats, please email oaarscatfoster@gmail.com.
To inquire about adopting a cat, please email oaarscatadoption@gmail.com

Intake:
For animal intake questions, turn-ins, or strays, please email oaarsintake@gmail.com

Volunteers:
If interested in volunteering at one of our events or at the Marine Thrift Shop, please email oaarsevents@gmail.com

Events & Fundraising:
If you would like more information on our events or would like to do a fundraiser in conjunction with OAARS, please email oaarsevents@gmail.com