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DOGS FOR ADOPTION

Charlotte is a Kai ken, a native Japanese breed traditionally used for hunting wild boar.
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Apr 10, 2025
This Kai ken’s a perfect 10
Energetic but also gentle, 3-year-old Charlotte has an endearing personality and a bright future ahead.
Basilio is believed to be a Kai ken, one of the six dog breeds native to Japan.
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Mar 28, 2025
A tawny Kai ken discovers his courage
Rescued from a hoarder’s home, Basilio is easing up and learning to enjoy life again.
After living a sheltered life with her previous owner, Crispin is just now getting used to being out in the world.
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Mar 12, 2025
A shy Shiba mix is ready to bloom
Seven-year-old Crispin is learning to explore the world and receive affection after a sheltered upbringing.
Mushroom loves walks and gets along with people of all ages.
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Feb 20, 2025
Make room for Mushroom the dog
This laidback Shiba gets along easily with all kinds of people and dogs.
At 29 kilograms, Fanta’s size may be intimidating, but he’s easygoing and full of tenderness.
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Jan 31, 2025
Fanta-stic cuddler seeks new home
This gentle giant loves squeaky toys and will make a wonderful companion.
Nine-year-old Paprika loves food and is sure to bring a smile to your face.
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Jan 16, 2025
Always happy, always smiling
Paprika, sure to bring smiles, is looking for a new home.
Curious and friendly, Chicory is very nice to other dogs, which cannot be said for other Shibas.
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Dec 16, 2024
A smiley Shiba that plays nice and loves everyone
Chicory has all the cuteness of his Shiba breed without the usual prickly temperament.
This 6-year-old pug loves being held, snuggling with his favorite blanket, relaxing on a sofa and going for strolls.
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Nov 25, 2024
After some rough times, Tosca needs a home for Christmas
This 6-year-old pug loves being held, snuggling with his favorite blanket, relaxing on a sofa and going for strolls.
One of the cutest Shiba dogs at ARK, Pomelo is very true to her name.
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Nov 4, 2024
Bright and zesty Pomelo knows what she wants
Pomelo was named rather randomly when she arrived at ARK. Little did we know that the name was spot on. The description of the citrus fruit that comes up online — “bright, tangy and refreshing, with an acidity and zestiness that adds an invigorating quality” — fits this girl to a T.
Sesame has small ears short legs — and a big heart.
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Oct 21, 2024
Sesame is a grown-up dog with a puppy’s heart
After spending several months in a pound, Sesame is eager to communicate and desperate for love.
With his robust physique and loving spirit, Yukichi will make one lucky family very happy.
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Oct 7, 2024
Yukichi was lost and found on the streets of Kyoto
With his adorable face, big round eyes, and healthy appetite, Yukichi will make a wonderful addition to a loving family.
An understanding family and loving home will help Amber heal her wounds.
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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.
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.
Bean might be 5 years old, but he still has the energy and personality of a puppy.
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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.
If only there was that special someone who could show Cauliflower the same love he gives to everyone he meets.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
In a first, Japan issues cease-and-desist order against Google
The Google logo is seen at the company's Bay View campus in Mountain View, California. Japanese authorities on Tuesday issued a cease-and-desist order to Google over an alleged violation of the country's anti-monopoly law.
'Chikan' incidents rise as Japan grapples with mental health and cultural challenges
Overcrowded trains and a lack of legal consequences for groping in Japan have led to a rise in "chikan," or groping, which has been linked to a mental condition and compounded by cultural stigmas.
China halts critical rare earth exports as trade war intensifies
Workers transport soil containing rare earth elements for export at a port in Lianyungang, in China's Jiangsu province, in October 2010.
A new tour of Tokyo’s most underground attraction
When you stare into the abyss at the bottom of the No. 3 shaft of the Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel, the abyss stares back.
Japan’s population shrinks for the 14th consecutive year
Japan’s population has been falling year on year since 2011 after peaking in 2008.
China’s new bridge-forming barges offer new options for Taiwan invasion
This satellite image taken on March 25 shows three Chinese barges connected via extendable bridges in waters off Zhanjiang, in southern China's Guangdong province. Experts say the new barges could be used to land heavy equipment and thousands of personnel in a possible invasion of Taiwan.
The man who helps Japanese figure skaters stay sharp
Kimitaka Sakurai displays a sharpening stone for working on skate blades, in Yokohama on March 28. Regular sharpening is crucial for maintaining optimal performance and reducing skaters’ risk of injury on the ice.
Japan’s population shrinks for the 14th consecutive year
Japan’s population has been falling year on year since 2011 after peaking in 2008.
A new tour of Tokyo’s most underground attraction
When you stare into the abyss at the bottom of the No. 3 shaft of the Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel, the abyss stares back.
Two-thirds of fourth to sixth graders in Japan use social media, survey finds
The survey showed that more children are starting to use social media at an earlier age.

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