Our Lives | ADOPT ME! Sep 17, 2017
Someone for me: a Shiba Inu named Solar
Little Solar is a picture-perfect, diminutive Shiba inu. She weighs in at only 6 kilograms, a perfect size for apartment dwellers
Our Lives | ADOPT ME! Sep 3, 2017
Japanese Chin named Chipie finds a home in Tokyo
The dog formerly known as Parasol, a Japanese Chin mix, was first featured here in August of last year, when she was searching for a home. She has now found one with the Matsumotos of Tokyo.
World Sep 1, 2017
Activists decry Oregon court ruling to 'debark' noisy dogs
A ruling by an Oregon appeals court upholding an order that a couple muffle their continuously barking dogs through "debarking" surgery stirred outrage among animal rights groups on Thursday, which called the procedure cruel and unnecessary. The case stems from a long-standing feud between neighbors ...
Our Lives | ADOPT ME! Aug 27, 2017
Aerodynamic: a Doberman mix named Aero
He's "big, shiny and full of life" and incredibly playful and affectionate. If you like the outdoors and an energetic companion, then Aero is the dog for you.
Our Lives | ADOPT ME! Jul 26, 2017
Up, up and away: a Pomeranian named Balloon
Balloon came to ARK in bad shape, rundown and very poorly cared for. That was three months ago, and the transformation is astounding.
Our Lives | ADOPT ME! Jul 12, 2017
Joie de viva!: A Hokkaido cross named Viva
Viva is highly intelligent, affectionate, loves other dogs, and would be an excellent companion when she gets to know you and learns to trust you.
Our Lives | ADOPT ME! Jun 28, 2017
Chock-full of fun: a dog named Chucker
Eight-month-old Chucker came to ARK at the end of last year after being taken in off the streets.
Our Lives | ADOPT ME! Jun 21, 2017
Good times: Beagle Bik finds a home in Osaka Prefecture
Bik, now rechristened Carol, has been a great solace to a family that was grieving the loss of their canine best friend of nearly 15 years.
Our Lives | ADOPT ME! Jun 14, 2017
Hero at heart: a dog named Rikinosuke
Some ARK staff have called this 10-year-old mix of Norwegian elkhound and Australian cattle dog "the Chris Hemsworth of dogs," in reference to the actor's portrayal of Thor.
National / Science & Health Jun 6, 2017
Service dogs help people with dementia live at home
Assistance dogs are helping people with dementia live at home as the focus shifts from full-time caring to enabling patients to support themselves, according to a study presented at a recent international conference in Kyoto. Since the arrival of an assistance dog, a man in ...
Our Lives | ADOPT ME! May 28, 2017
Heart-warming: a shih tzu mix named Cockle
Weighing no more than a rather large cat, 2-year-old Cockle has something of a feline nature to him.
Our Lives | ADOPT ME! May 10, 2017
Just lonely: a dog named Shinta
Though he's a mature, healthy dog of 14 years of age, the one thing Shinta loves as much as people is toys.