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Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Feb 7, 2021
Cumin the dog is starting to learn how wonderful life can be
He may look adorably goofy, with huge ears and a terribly skinny frame, but there has been nothing to smile about in Cumin's life until recently. At the tender age of 2 he has already had a rough time in life, but he's at ARK now and his gentle heart remains as strong as ever.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Feb 1, 2021
A cat who understands just how amazing freedom can feel
The green-eyed Nezuko is a pretty little cat who tends to look a bit rough, due in part to her background and in part to her tomboy nature.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jan 18, 2021
Hamo is the perfect complement to a friendly and quiet home
The beautiful white Hamo is actually quite shy, but if it’s a camera he's posing for then he’ll ham it up. Shy though he is, Hamo loves to be stroked and now that he’s in a smaller area with his best bud, Eso, he has become more and more affectionate.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / ADOPT ME!
Jan 11, 2021
When Koji's happy, everyone knows it
Koji is a 10-year-old Kishu dog weighing in at around 17 kilograms. He’s extremely smart and, once he trusts you, will make for a wonderful companion. He’s a straightforward kind of guy. His loves in life are simple, too: food and walks.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / ADOPT ME!
Dec 20, 2020
A quiet gentleman, Kupuna is looking for a peaceful home
The pure-white Kupuna was brought to Japan from Hawaii by a military family. When they were ordered to return to the States before a reposting, the airline refused to take the dog and cited earlier problems it had had with dogs, though none had anything to do with Kupuna.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / ADOPT ME!
Nov 29, 2020
A pair of kittens will make the perfect pets
Double double, no trouble: When a woman in Shiga Prefecture found 10 cats in a park, she contacted ARK and together they were successful in helping the litter. Two of those are black beauties that we're featuring in Adopt Me! this week.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Nov 23, 2020
Harris is hoping for a home for the holidays
This golden boy has just flown in from Osaka in the hopes of finding a home for Christmas.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Nov 16, 2020
You simply can't get enough of this Yokan
There's a very sweet Japanese dessert called yōkan that's delicious, but can take some getting used to. Our Yokan, however, may just be the sweetest cat you’ve ever met and he is irresistible from the get-go.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Nov 2, 2020
Tuck lost his best friend and now he's looking for a new one
Wary, standoffish, aloof, moody — though these are words often used to describe cats, they also describe many Japanese breeds of dog, including the Shiba. They also suit Tuck, but they only describe a part of him. There’s a lot more below the surface, waiting to be discovered by the right person.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 21, 2020
‘True Mothers’: An intimate look at two sides of adoption
Naomi Kawase's drama tackles child adoption and teenage pregnancy with seriousness and compassion, while drawing a stand-out performance from Aju Makita.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
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.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 16, 2020
In ‘True Mothers,’ Naomi Kawase examines what makes a family
Naomi Kawase draws on personal experience in her new film, an intimate look at adoption that blurs the line between documentary and fiction.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
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.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
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.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
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.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
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.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
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.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
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.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
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.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
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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