Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support, or JEARS includes three Japanese animal welfare groups- Animal Friends Niigata, Japan Cat Network and HEART-Tokushima.
JEARS says it facing trouble finding accommodations for the surge of unwanted pets.
The 28-year-old forward, who had an operation on his back a few
jears ago, was injured again playing against Launceston in mid-March but has been told he can now resume training.