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Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
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.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
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.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
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.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
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.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
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.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
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...
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
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.
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...
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...
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.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
Amid same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
A lesbian couple, consisting of a 35-year-old woman (left) and 40-year-old woman, cover their faces with bouquets as they pose for wedding photos in Yokohama on Nov. 1.
China and Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol
The Russian corvette Gromkiy enters the Chinese port of Zhanjiang as part of a joint China-Russia naval exercise on Saturday.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
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She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
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