Tag - pets

 
 

PETS

WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 25, 2014
U.S. physicists solve mystery of why cats rule, dogs drool
Popular web videos showing that "cats rule and dogs drool" have new scientific evidence to support that felinophilic sentiment, at least when it comes to drinking.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / ADOPT ME!
Sep 3, 2014
The more the merrier
When the Tamura family of Shizuoka adopted not only Hara (left, now named Ribbon) but Shiitake (right) as well, ARK workers cried tears of joy. And from the sound of it, the two dogs have indeed found joy in their new home. In search of "another pet to love" after the death of their dog, the Tamuras...
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WORDS TO LIVE BY
Aug 15, 2014
A dog's life should be a good one
Nao Yokoo, 34, trains and walks dogs in Tokyo. She also provides pet-sitting services, for which she stays at clients' homes and takes care of their dogs while they are out of town. Nao has never met a pooch she didn't love immediately and her mission in life is to make more dogs happier.
Japan Times
Events / Events In Tokyo
Jul 24, 2014
Interpets treats city animals
Japan is a paradise for pampered pets. There are dog manicure salons, dog spas, cat gourmet treats and many other ways to treat your furry friends. A trip to the nearest park will reveal plenty of owners walking dogs who are quite often dressed in fancy outfits. This means the Interpets event at Tokyo...
WORLD
Jul 24, 2014
Dogs are capable of feeling jealousy, U.S. study says
Dogs are a man's best friend, and research released on Wednesday says canines want to keep it that way.
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jul 11, 2014
From swimming to dancing, and hot springs to oxygen therapy, Japan has it all for your pet pooch
If you are worried that your dog isn't getting enough exercise or relaxation, here are a few places you can take the pooch for a run, dance, swim or even hot-spring soak.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / NATURAL SELECTIONS
Jun 14, 2014
The hormone behind man's best friend
The other day I saw a picture of a dead dog on Twitter. Gross, right? Not at all, for this wasn't just any old dog: This was Hachiko, perhaps the most famous dog in the world, and certainly the most famous in Japan.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 15, 2014
Video captures family cat saving California boy from dog attack
A California boy who was pulled from his bike by an attacking dog Tuesday was saved by his family's cat, which rushed in and attacked the dog, a video posted on YouTube showed on Wednesday.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WORDS TO LIVE BY
Feb 27, 2014
What we can learn from cats and dogs
Chikao Muratani is a veterinarian and owner of Anima Animal Hospital in Tokyo's Chuo Ward. Having worked in the United States for years, Dr. Muratani is fully bilingual and his spotless and beautifully designed clinic is known as a neighborhood hangout. People with pets are encouraged to pop by weekly...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 13, 2014
Docomo service keeps tabs on dogs
NTT Docomo Inc. unveiled a new service for dogs Thursday that enables owners to monitor their pets' health and location by smartphone.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
May 22, 2013
City dumps dog tax for yellow cards to deal with lazy owners
A city in Osaka Prefecture cracks down on negligent dog owners in a novel way.

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