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ADOPTION

Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Mar 19, 2017
'Take me in,' she said: a cat named Futen
Normally, cats and dogs are brought to ARK or are rescued by the group. Futen, however, suddenly appeared on the doorstep of an ARK staff member and asked to be let in.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Mar 12, 2017
Cuddle me quick: a dog named Tucker
Seven-month-old Tucker is one of two siblings who came to ARK as strays. Now, he and his brother are looking for a roomy home, either separate or together.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Mar 5, 2017
Spick and span: Cats find a home in Kyoto — and keep it clean
Kinomi and Konoha were featured here in 2015. Since then, the two have been lucky enough to find a home in Kyoto.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Mar 1, 2017
Building a family with a difference: American couple in Japan explain decision to adopt child with disabilities
Confronted with hard questions about why they felt the need to adopt, the O'Briens chose to raise Sam, a child with Down syndrome.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Feb 26, 2017
Devilish duo: an inseparable pair of cats named Kaisei and Muniko
Kaisei and Muniko, both about 7 months old, came to ARK separately but are now pretty much joined at the hip.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Feb 19, 2017
Here for you: a dog named Yukichi
Yukichi is something of an ideal little dog: healthy, happy, never destructive — one who would be happy with canine company or without.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Feb 11, 2017
Resorting to adoption to avoid inheritance tax
Revisions to the inheritance tax went into effect in 2015, and related statistics for that year were recently made public by the National Tax Agency.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Feb 1, 2017
Wild thing: a tabby cat named Raming
No cream-puff pussycat here, Raming is a cat for the true cat lover, a lover of passion, a lover of the hunt.
Japan Times
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Jan 22, 2017
Border-free: a dog named Jun
In September, the handsome Jun arrived in Japan from Malaysia after an international effort to rescue him and others from what were reported to be extremely dire conditions.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Dec 25, 2016
Days of laughter: Cat Parco finds a family
Parco, first featured here in September, has found a home in Tokyo with Osamu Ando and his wife, Kanae.
Japan Times
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Dec 21, 2016
Merman with an 'M': a red tabbie in need of a home
Red tabbies are often very fun-loving, and 7-year-old Merman is no exception.
Japan Times
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Dec 18, 2016
Cry me a river: a crossbreed named Beaujolais
Beaujolais was the much-loved dog of a homeless man who was given the opportunity to leave the streets but was forbidden from taking his dog.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Dec 14, 2016
Only you: a cat named Koten
The beautiful Koten, only a year and a half old, has been described as a 'great mix of independent and affectionate.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Dec 10, 2016
Could easier adoptions stem child abuse in Japan?
The national news has recently reported a number of stories about young children dying at the hands of their parents or guardians, either from neglect or direct physical violence. It's hard to say if these tragedies constitute a trend since detailed child abuse statistics weren't really available until...
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Dec 4, 2016
Are you listening?: a cat named Nisshi
Nisshi lives in the Osaka shelter but he would love to find a family in time for Christmas.
Japan Times
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Nov 27, 2016
Star light, star bright: Dog called Goma finds a home in Tokyo
The stars finally smile down on Goma as he finds a home and family with Eri and Hideaki Terao of Tokyo.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Nov 20, 2016
Ready to roll: a dog named Pele
Still a bit timid, Pele is happy now and ready for a home of his own. With time, we think he's likely to be quite the crowd-pleaser.

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