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Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Mar 30, 2020
A port of call for a new friendship
"Peaches and cream" is how one would describe Kenzo, a stunning beauty with eyes that are a rare pale green. Kenzo had been found wandering the streets alone as a wee kitten and was brought to ARK. He’s now 5-years-old and really wants — and deserves — a home. Kenzo is cautious at first, but once he gets to know you, it’s in order to love you — and love you he will try. Kenzo’s expressions of love will have you laughing. Picture a grown cat, without warning, that suddenly throws itself to the floor and flops over, belly up. Yes, he wants you to rub his belly! Unfortunately, the only other rub with Kenzo is that his kidneys are weak. It’s nothing that can’t be managed easily, though, you just need the right food and at no great cost. Stress and loneliness are constant aggravators when it comes to the when health of shelter animals, even the strongest among them. Being of a more delicate constitution, Kenzo desperately needs something more than a shelter, he needs a safe haven where he can at long last escape the “ignoble strife” and be “far from the madding crowd.”
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Mar 25, 2020
An old dog makes for a solid companion
Chibikoro arrived at ARK some 13 years ago when he was just a young pup. He’d been rescued from a place in Tokushima where dogs lived and bred at will with no real human contact. Sadly, this quiet, gentle dog is still at the shelter. Described as a “real sweetie,” Chibikoro is slow to engage with people, which most likely played a part in his not finding a home all these years. About 14 years old, he would make a wonderful companion, older animals usually do — even the shy ones — and Chibikoro’s trust barrier is easily breached through food. Making friends with this kind soul would undoubtedly be a rewarding and satisfying experience. Please give Chibikoro a home. Spending a life in a shelter is barely one, even if it’s as nice as ARK.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Mar 9, 2020
'Justice for all' means getting Mikio a real home
Rescued as a tiny kitten, Mikio has been at the shelter nearly his entire life. And that's despite the fact he was featured on these pages nearly two years ago.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Mar 2, 2020
A three-legged calico brings joy to an Osaka couple's home
After being featured in The Japan Times Adopt Me! column in October 2018, a beautiful calico cat named Leggy has now found a home with Shiori Hamasako and her husband, Morgan Ruler.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Feb 17, 2020
Shy Sue is ready to form a bond with a special person
Sue and her two siblings were rescued one rainy day as kittens more than two years ago. The three of them still currently call ARK home.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Feb 13, 2020
Only you can light up Beacon the dog's life
Beacon came to ARK in March 2017 after losing his home and owner to a deadly fire. It surely had to have been a traumatic experience for the dog, as he trembled constantly during his early days at the shelter.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Feb 3, 2020
The shyest cats will always offer an open heart
Frostini is a pretty fellow who came to ARK when he was still tiny, almost seven long years ago. He was extremely timid at first, a trait that can have dire consequences at a shelter.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jan 27, 2020
Happiness is a new friend with a wagging tail
Pondi Two, or Hyotan, as he was nicknamed, was rescued from a hoarder and first featured here in Adopt Me! last August. Since then he's been adopted by Tomomi and Soshi Eto of Kawasaki and rechristened Gigi.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jan 20, 2020
Pele is one pup you'll want on your team
Regular readers of The Japan Times may remember Pele. This handsome dog was featured here more than three years ago when he was just a pup at 1 year old. Sadly, he's still sitting in the shelter waiting for the right person to come along and give him a real home.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jan 6, 2020
Is it a bird? A plane? No, it's a super dog!
This handsome fellow is William and he's all dog! He's been described as a "big, boisterous ball of fun and energy." However, "super" is the word most often used to describe him.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Dec 30, 2019
Better Latte than never: A new cat helps a family in need
Tenri, who was first featured here in June of 2018, has found a home with the Shimaoka family of Hyogo Prefecture: father, Kenji, and his three children Kentaro, Yuna and Himari.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Dec 23, 2019
Luke the cat is looking for a new place to call home
He has a round baby face and the cutest meow, but Luke is no youngster. He has been at ARK for a decade through no fault of his own.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Dec 16, 2019
Argos is hoping for a miracle this holiday season
The fact that Argos is here at all is something of a miracle. Dumped before dawn at ARK in May, this white Japanese Akita, believed to be about 5 years old, was in horrific condition.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Dec 2, 2019
Fate brings a new family member into the Fujimuras' home
Lionel, who was featured in this space in March as one of the last of his siblings still waiting to be adopted, has at last found a new home with Fuka Fujimura and her father, Keisuke.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Nov 25, 2019
Chimney hopes to smoke out a soulmate
Six-year-old Chimney has been described as a "beautiful, solid, love-you-forever type." One look at his photo and "beautiful" is sure to spring to mind. And Chimney most definitely is tried and true when it comes to affection. But, it does take time for him to reveal his sweet side.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Nov 18, 2019
Voom is looking for room to grow ... and play
Voom is a handsome young dog who came to ARK as a young puppy nearly four years ago. Though it happens far too often, for such a good-looking and gentle-mannered dog, for years is a long time to sit in a shelter. But, Voom was born wild, truly feral, and his instincts were honed from birth for survival.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Nov 3, 2019
Gimme shelter
Chiikun is an 8-year-old, green-eyed, brown tabby that has been at ARK for far too long — eight years as a matter of fact. ARK is nice but it's NO place to call home.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Oct 27, 2019
A happy ending for a sweet little Herb
The lovely Herb, who was featured in this column in January of this year, has found a home.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Oct 20, 2019
Born at a temple, Gobo the dog is ready for a home
The gorgeous Gobo was featured here many months ago but still has not found a home after five long years. Gobo's only fault, if you could call it that, is his wariness. He doesn't run with wagging tail to greet people.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Oct 13, 2019
Caring for Candle and Chimney is a family affair
Candle is a 6-year-old cat who came to ARK with her equally gorgeous brother, Chimney, when they were only about 3 months old. The pair look a lot alike and are inseparable. If there's one difference then it's that Chimney is rather camera shy. Whenever he senses a photo session is in the works, he disappears. Even if he's found he won't sit for a photo.
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