Animal shelters have received reports of missing pets following a significant earthquake. The number of lost pet reports filed is 272. This is the total as of August 25, after the quake struck.

Less than half of the reported missing pets have been found. The earthquake in question had a magnitude of 7.1 and is referred to as the Kumamoto quake.

Further information about the situation and the affected area can be found through additional reporting, which provides more details on the aftermath of the earthquake and its impact on the community.