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Oct 19, 2020
A cutie of a kitten for that special person
Choco is new to the world, about 3 months new. And, incredible though it may seem, he was already spotted by a scout who knew talent the moment he saw it.
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Oct 4, 2020
Eringi is looking for a home and a buddy
Handsome Eringi is another of the “wild things” that often end up at ARK. More accurately, he’s one of six puppies that were born at a temple. Once out in the wild, he came to the shelter exactly seven years ago this month.
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Sep 28, 2020
A classy cat with a nose for food and fun
Botamochi came to ARK only a few months ago, after his owner unfortunately had to be hospitalized. The 9-year-old handsomely marked male is taking the upheaval in stride.
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Sep 21, 2020
Enoki sets his sights on the great outdoors
To look at Enoki is to hear the howl of the wolf, the yip of the coyote or, in essence, the very call of the wild.
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Sep 7, 2020
A light at the end of the tunnel for one happy dog
After losing his home and owner to a fire, Beacon sat in the ARK shelter for nearly three years. His debut in the Adopt Me! column, however, brought him a much-needed twist of fate.
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Aug 31, 2020
Ran is ready to find a place to settle down
Ran, likely born to a stray, came to ARK as a kitten three years ago along with her two siblings.
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Aug 24, 2020
This dog story needs a happy end for Woody
Woody is a handsome dog. He and his best friend, Buzz, came to ARK in 2011 after the death of their owner, a homeless man who had loved and cared for them.
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Aug 10, 2020
There's more than one way to a cat's heart
This gorgeous green-eyed fellow’s name is Mitsuo. He was rescued as one of eight kittens back in 2017 and though his kind rescuer was able to find homes for his seven siblings, Mitsuo was the odd one out.
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Aug 3, 2020
A purrr-fect lesson in caring
Morty is a black cat that was first featured in this space in September 2018. At the time, the Adopt Me! entry also made mention of his equally beautiful sister, Ursula.
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Jul 26, 2020
Anzu is a sweet dog looking for the simple life
It takes a special person to look past the superficial and see through to the essence, whatever the situation may be. In this case, it’s a 15-year-old beagle named Anzu.
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Jun 29, 2020
Odairi is hoping for a pal to hang with
Odairi is a lovable tabby who had to be given up when his owner became ill. A "dignified and mature cat" at 12 years old, Odairi is currently in foster care and, after losing his best feline friend, is in serious need of some love and lots of one-on-one attention.
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Jun 7, 2020
Here's hoping this Seven can find some luck
Seven is another of the shy animals that has languished for years at ARK.
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Jun 1, 2020
Koten the cat knows how it feels to be the shy one
Koten is a shy cat. Luckily, that's not her only attribute. This 5-year-old is also incredibly adorable when she warms up to you.
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May 24, 2020
A dog that's keen to share his joy
Keane is a Shiba mix who came to ARK four years ago, and though you would never guess it from seeing him in action, he is a senior dog.
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May 18, 2020
A shy cat who's worth getting to know
Ten-year-old Namuru came to ARK many years ago as one of six cats taken in when their owner became ill. Namuru is much like the shy girl at a school dance, a flower, but, yes, standing by the wall.
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May 11, 2020
Rapi gets the conversation started in her new home
The gorgeous black-and-white Rapide was first featured in Adopt Me! in December 2017, and she has now found a home with the Sugiura family of Yokohama.
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May 4, 2020
Bernard the dog is a lovable 'goofball'
Bernard is a handsome young fellow who arrived at ARK with his four siblings three years ago. The pups had been born to a stray mother in Yamaguchi Prefecture and were only a month old at the time of arrival.
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Apr 27, 2020
A bold look for a great cat
Nisshi is a 5-year-old cat who came to ARK when he was only a month old. He was featured once before in this column in late 2016, however he's unfortunately still in the shelter.
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Apr 20, 2020
Valiant is his name, valiant is his character
Valiant is just like his name: handsome, affectionate and energetic. He came to ARK four years ago when he was just a month old and, unfortunately, he's been there ever since. When he first arrived at the shelter, he had been brought in with a bunch of other dogs. You see, they were all rescued from a senile priest who really did nothing for the dogs as they were left to run wild and fend for themselves.
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Apr 4, 2020
You can always give an old dog new digs
Pickles, who had been featured in Adopt Me! twice before — most recently two years ago — has at long last found a home.

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