Author Archive: Shaney
Fugu’s Story
During the summer, my neighbours moved out. Three days after they left, their dog was still at the house. I asked around the neighbourhood and no one seemed to know what was going on. As I was going out of town the next day, I asked one of my other neighbours to look after him …
Cat for Adoption in Okinawa
From Terry: My wife and I were walking the dogs in a local riverside park where there are a lot of stray cats. Some kindly person feeds them, so most look in pretty good shape. There was one good-looking unusually coloured tabby I’d seen before that I pointed out to my wife, then she noticed …
Cat for Adoption: Ame
The now 6-month-old Ame arrived at the ARK shelter in the pouring rain when she was just 1 month old. She suffered from a near-fatal cold and underwent three operations on her eye, which had been affected by her illness. She was taken home every night by a foster parent in order to help care …
Dog for Adoption: Yu
What she lacks in size, Yu makes up for in heart. She has a huge one. This little tan dachshund is half the size of a big cat and certainly smaller than your average one. Indeed, there’s nothing average about Yu. Nine years old, she is a friend to all — dogs, cats, children, men …
Dog Found: Corgi
The dog in the following pictures was found in Tsukuba, Ibaraki on August 6, 2009 at 10:30pm. Please contact Angels with Fur Japan if you know who the owner is. Update: “Minto” found her owners! Apparently she escaped after being chased by a large dog. Her owners were out looking for her and happened to …
Nutro Cat Food Recall
If you feed your cat food from Nutro, please have a look at their website for information about a recall. Japan is listed as one of the affected countries.
Petsitting Connection Japan
When Lene Borup Kimura came to Japan, she noticed that there were no good options for people who wanted their pets to be comfortable while their owners went on vacation. To try to ameliorate this situation, at least in her local area (Yokohama and Tokyo), she started a petsitting service at her house. When Lene’s …
Animal Garden Niigata
Isabella Gallaon-Aoki runs Animal Garden Niigata, a boarding facility and shelter in Niigata. I asked her to write up some information in English to introduce her organization. Animal Garden Niigata is a western-style boarding facility at the foot of Mt. Kakuda, a 45 minute drive away from the centre of Niigata City. We offer spacious …
Dog for Adoption: Daisy
Daisy is desperately in need of a loving family — and quick! Here is a message from her current owner: I am hoping you can help me find a good home for my wonderful dog. We (my two sons and I) have a beautiful Shiba mix named Daisy. She’s seven years old. We got her …
Cats for Adoption: Risha, Sundance, Dillon
Sadia has been fostering these three kittens who are now ready for a new home. Risha A black female about 5 months old. Sister of Sundance and Dillon. She is the smallest of the litter, but the most intelligent, inquisitive, and playful. She loves to play with long fuzzy ribbons and feathered toys, but give …
