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ADOPTION

An understanding family and loving home will help Amber heal her wounds.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Sep 16, 2024
After a rough upbringing, Amber is looking for a loving home
Believed to be around 12 years old, Amber's gentle nature belies a difficult past.
By 2018, the number of children registered for adoption had dropped to around 15,000, down from about 44,000 in 2009, according to official statistics.
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Sep 6, 2024
China stops foreign adoptions, ending a complicated chapter
The ban raises questions for many of the hundreds of families in the United States who were in the process of adopting children from China.
Verdi took some time to warm up to ARK volunteers, but you'd never know to watch him now.
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Sep 2, 2024
Verdi is looking for a home as affectionate as him
No wallflower, Verdi has proved himself a star among ARK personnel.
Barley (right) has successfully made the move from pup waiting for his forever home to convincing his foster mom to take him permanently into her own house.
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Aug 12, 2024
Barley has gone from foster pup to family member
Now at his new forever home, days are easy for Barley. A bit hard of hearing, this pup curiously has no problem hearing the rustle of a wrapper coming off a treat.
If you’re looking for a great dog, run — don’t walk — to adopt Jasper before it’s too late.
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Aug 5, 2024
Golden boy Jasper won't take long to find his new home
Affectionate, smart and super friendly, Jasper is not expected to stay at ARK long before some scoops him up.
Apple’s nature is as gentle as her coloring despite having survived some very horrid conditions.
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Jul 29, 2024
Shy but sweet, Apple is a treat looking for a home
Despite her wariness, Apple is prone to bouts of talkativeness with a meow that is just the cutest.
Bean might be 5 years old, but he still has the energy and personality of a puppy.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jul 15, 2024
Bean has all the potential for a magical companion
If you need someone to perk you up throughout your days together, Bean may be the perfect pup for you.
Housed in ARK’s shelter in western Japan, Jade waits day after day for someone to come along and give her a proper home.
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Jul 8, 2024
Jade knows the love you take equals the love you make
Jade's search for someone to return the love she wants to show people is such a contrast to her initial shyness that it might seem out of character at first.
If only there was that special someone who could show Cauliflower the same love he gives to everyone he meets.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Jul 1, 2024
Won't you find Cauliflower someone to love?
Cauliflower is good with most dogs, adores people and would probably suit just about anyone — young, old or even a family with children.
Ruby might be shy at first, but as long as you have some treats, she'll warm up to you in no time.
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Jun 24, 2024
When Ruby warms up to you, you've got it made
Once this tricolor girl finds that special person who will adopt her, Ruby is sure to settle in, breathe easy and make a gentle, precious and very pretty companion.
Rose (pronounced like the wine) is nothing to fear.
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Jun 17, 2024
A Rose by any other name
As lovely as a flower and as smooth as wine, Rose would make a wonderful, loving companion for someone who can recognize the precious gem she is.
Yumi Oshida and Truffle enjoy walks together through their neighborhood whenever they can.
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Jun 3, 2024
Truffle is settling in at his own pace
Despite losing a pet, it wasn’t long before Yumi Oshida started wondering whether she should open up her home to another furry companion — thankfully for Truffle, she did.
Mascara really needs a home where she can enjoy her golden years.
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May 27, 2024
Make some room in your heart for Mascara
Despite the hardships she’s overcome (and maybe because of them), Mascara really needs a home where she can enjoy her golden years.
Edison just turned 15, which is hard to believe given the energy he has on his walks.
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May 20, 2024
After the Noto quake, Edison needs a new loving home
The fact that he used to be kept outside may be the reason behind why he loves nothing more than a warm blanket and a heater.
Lucio is still a bit on the shy side when it comes to humans. Cats are no problem, however.
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May 6, 2024
Lucio the cat's eyes are bound to charm
His eyes a deep blue, little tufts of fur on the tips of his ears, it's hard not to spend hours staring at this sweet little kitten.
Snoopy watches people very closely, and when he’s out on walks he’ll keep his nose to the ground.
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Apr 29, 2024
Snoopy is sniffing out his forever home
Whether it's racing around or chasing balls, Snoopy is one super-energetic pup.
A freelance web designer who works at home, Risako Uegaki says Tora likes her to supervise my work from his special spot on the bed.
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Apr 22, 2024
Tora finds a special kind of love
When Risako Uegaki learned that Tora was found to have late-stage cancer, she put up her hand to adopt.
Yogi’s absolute favorite thing is food, but he’s not crazy about other dogs, so he’d probably do best on his own.
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Apr 8, 2024
Yogi is smarter than the average dog
This fluffy guy also has a super cute way of getting your attention — he’ll bring you his toys and invite you to join in on his favorite games.
Grigio is 5 years old, a hefty 4.5 kilograms and a breed called a Munchkin characterized by extremely short legs.
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Apr 1, 2024
Grigio is as complex as the wine he's named for
Grigio is understandably confused and standoffish right now, but he’s mellowing amid unfamiliar surroundings.

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A woman passes an "akichi" (vacant lot) in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. The capital is littered with such small lots in part because of Japan's aging and shrinking population.
Dealing with rising land vacancies as Japan shrinks