Mav is a 7-month-old mixed-breed that was likely mistreated — and earlier, he showed it.

Now that he knows he is not going to be harmed, his timidity and defensiveness have all but disappeared and his fun side has come out.

Mav is an intelligent dog that watches people and is great with other dogs. He loves to jump and likely is part-border collie, a pedigree that with his intelligence makes him a very quick study. Mav is infinitely trainable. With a person who knows and loves dogs, he will definitely go to the top of the class!

If you are interested in adopting Mav, email ARK at [email protected] or call 050-1557-2763 Monday to Saturday (bilingual) for more information. Tokyo ARK is an NPO founded by Briton Elizabeth Oliver. It is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming abandoned animals. All animals are vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. Prospective owners are requested to undergo a screening process.