Tag - adopt-me

 
Menu
Search
 
May 03, 2024
 

Today's print edition

Home Delivery
Subscribe for more access

ADOPT ME

Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Oct 6, 2019
Walks and pals, Tweezer seeks life's little pleasures
Tweezer is an 11-year-old dachshund who came to the shelter early this year when he was surrendered from the home of a hoarder.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Sep 29, 2019
The real McCoy finds a real family to love
Some years ago, Rebecca and Hiroaki Takeuchi looked to ARK to find a pal for their aging dog. They found dog's best friend in "a very stoic little fellow" they named Xen. When the older dog died this January, Xen became lethargic and desperately lonely.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Sep 22, 2019
Naomi the cat, named after the tennis star, is ready for some love
Eight-year-old Naomi came to ARK when her elderly owner could no longer care for her. She is named after famed tennis player Naomi Osaka, but any similarities beyond the name are hard to find. Her penchant for food has given her the figure of an athlete on extended leave.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Sep 18, 2019
It's a film, it's an island ... no, it's a lovable canine!
Does the name "Stromboli" elicit images of the volcanic island off the coast of Italy for you? How about the 1950 film starring Ingrid Bergman, or the delicious turnover?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Sep 11, 2019
Full tilt: Setamaru has energy to burn
Full tilt: Need a pickup? A break from the hum-drum? If so, then this ginger ball of energy is for you. He's called Setamaru, a name coined from the Tokyo Ward where he was found. Born sometime this spring, he's still new to life and he's taken it by the horns. And he wants more of it. He wants to get to know you, to own you and everything around him: cats, dogs, toys, bags — everything is there for him to experience. Setamaru can't get enough of life and he loves nothing more than to rocket around his foster home chasing toys and anyone who wants to join in the game. He does wind down, though, and then it's time to curl up with you. He loves people and needs friends — the more the merrier. Setamaru is far better than another jolt of caffeine because, in the end, he'll have you laughing as well. And that's no joke.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Sep 1, 2019
Kyoro is built for comfort
Built for comfort: Kyoro, an 8-year-old Chihuahua, only weighs in at 4 kg, which is less than many cats, but he can still pack a punch. Kyoro landed at ARK earlier this summer when his owner was hospitalized. The shelter was a crazy nightmare for Kyoro. The blur of activity, the racket, the lack of attention and all the unknowns were too much for him. He barked furiously, snapped at workers and was a tightly wound, desperately unhappy nervous wreck. Luckily, Kyoro was put into a foster home in Tokyo, where he was given the calm, comfortable, safe environment he needs. He mellowed immediately and now even falls asleep during his bath. Kyoro needs a real home, not a temporary one. He needs a companion who understands what it's like to be a little fellow in a big world and who can set his mind at ease.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Aug 25, 2019
Determined to 'adopt, not shop,' a young woman meets the cat of her dreams
Sarah, who had been found abandoned in a box as a tiny kitten in April 2017, was first featured in Adopt Me! last year. From being dumped, then rescued, then featured in The Japan Times, the dreamy-white glam girl caught the eye of Emmy van Gemert, a native of the Netherlands and Tokyo resident.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Aug 18, 2019
Satsuki the cat brings all the joy of May flowers
This rather intense-looking fellow is Satsuki, a name more often given to girls since "satsuki" is a type of azalea. However, it is also what we used to call the month of May according to the old Japanese calendar, and that was when our Satsuki was born.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Aug 11, 2019
A pup gets a new name, now he needs a new home
This lovable mutt came to ARK last summer along with a number of other dogs. They were all named after the former owner, who had died, and then had numbers added on. Thus, "Pondi Two" was born.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Aug 4, 2019
Colone is a cat that deserves better
There are some animals who spend years, even decades in a cage, even at ARK. They are the passed-over ones, the forgotten, those who have become lost in the shelter and amid the competition for adoption.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jul 28, 2019
A happy end for Panjuro, the little powerhouse
The attention-loving Panjuro, who was first featured here in October 2017, has found a home in Osaka with Yuka Mori (pictured here) and her father, Seiki Mori.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jul 21, 2019
A dog with a kind heart and in need of a pal
This sweet little girl came to ARK a long time ago and, for no good reason, she's still at the shelter. It seems she has simply been overlooked.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jul 14, 2019
A quiet kitty looking for better days
It took a long time for this cat to show his incredibly photogenic side, but sadly, Marumaru has had nearly two years to get used to his no-longer-new surroundings.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jul 7, 2019
Cuddle up with a Totoro of your own
This beautiful Japanese spitz is as charming and adorable as he looks. As if that weren't enough, his name is Totoro, after the famous anime character, the friendly spirit of the forest.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jun 30, 2019
The cool cat bound to make your home stylish
Kenzo is a 4-year-old ginger tabby who was found roaming the streets alone.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jun 23, 2019
Here's to the tabby cat that brightened up one family's home
The gorgeous tabby cat Tournesol was first featured here in June 2015. We are happy to report that he was adopted and has been living in Hyogo Prefecture with the Matsumoto family.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jun 16, 2019
This canine Christmas is joyful in any season
It's nearly summer and though June's not the usual time for thinking of Christmas, we have some for you. It comes in the shape of a golden retriever mix who's friendly, gentle, healthy and a perfect compact size at only 19 kilograms. And, he's brimming with that excited tingly feeling you may remember from Christmas morning.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jun 12, 2019
Two feline friends looking for someone to love them
It's said that in all relationships, there's one side needs the other more. Looking at the odd pairing of 3-year-old Nick and the 4-year-old Raming, it's crystal clear who the needier feline is: It's Raming.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jun 2, 2019
Titus the dog is a titan when it comes to personality
Two-year-old Titus is relatively new to ARK. He came to the shelter in February after his owner was hospitalized and then had to give him up.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
May 26, 2019
An Akita dog finds her pack
The big, beautiful Capella, an Akita dog who has been rechristened "Sumi," was first featured here in February 2018. She has now been adopted and lives in Kanagawa with Mika Iwamoto; her husband, Setsuo; and their other two dogs, Sena and Saku.
Weak yen fattens tourist wallets in Japan
People visit the Ameya Yokocho market in Tokyo's Ueno district during the Golden Week holiday on Tuesday.
Biden calls ally Japan ‘xenophobic’ along with rivals China and Russia
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks in Syracuse, New York, on April 25.
Number of vacant homes in Japan hits record high of 9 million
A vacant house in Tokyo is seen demolished in January 2020.
Saudi Arabia steps up Gaza-related arrests as Israel ties edge closer
The arrests for Gaza-related posts indicate Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s regime will take a hard line against citizens not toeing the line when it comes to normalizing ties with Israel.
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines
A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on Wednesday, as extreme heat hit the Philippines.
Kishida sets sights on energy and climate in South America trip
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will use a policy speech in Sao Paulo to set out his vision for ties between Japan and South America, almost 10 years after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe advocated for stronger ties between the two in the same city.
Yellow sand allergy: A health issue made worse by climate change
A screenshot of the Meteorological Agency's satellite image of clouds and yellow sand (in pink) on Sunday.
Climate change, chalky grains and the risks for Japan’s rice farmers
A farmer plants seedlings in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture. Japan’s self sufficiency rate for rice is nearly 100%, compared with 38% for food overall, on a calorie basis.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Theaster Gates’ ambitious ‘Afro-Mingei’ brings Black Chicago to Tokyo
Theaster Gates' “A Heavenly Chord” lines up church pews before seven speakers and a Hammond B3 organ, a type of electric organ prevalent in Black American churches.

Podcast

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Longform

When trying to trace your lineage in Japan, the "koseki" is the most important form of document you'll encounter.
Climbing the branches of a Japanese family tree
By Alex K.T. Martin

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

Cultural properties:A Fujiya Hotel insider’s view
Cultural properties:A Fujiya Hotel insider’s view

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS note

Read more

SUPPLEMENTS BINDER