Cat for Adoption: Toffle

The 1-month-old Toffle was born to a stray mother along the banks of the Sumida River. His chances of survival would have been about 25 percent had the kind homeless man caring for the mother not alerted ARK to the new arrivals. Oblivious to the sad fate that could well have awaited him, Toffle and his siblings were taken in and are currently in foster care in Tokyo. Their mother has been spayed and returned to her Sumidagawa caregiver. Toffle is a boy’s boy. He’ll play till he drops, but before he drops, he likes to come for a cuddle. He is not a fussy kitten and is quite happy to do his own thing or find a quiet space for a snooze. Along with Toffle, ARK has 11 other kittens — ginger, gray, white, black, long-hair, short-hair — including three Scottish folds. All are
looking for homes. The kittens will be ready for adoption in early July. Reservations are welcome!

Originally published in the Japan Times on Saturday, June 6, 2009. Photo by Stephanie Stepanka.

Interested in Adopting Toffle or Another Kitten?

Please email ARK at tokyoark[at]arkbark.net or call 080-6146-3889 (English) or 080-6517-8913 (Japanese). Tokyo ARK is a nonprofit organization founded by Brit Elizabeth Oliver. It is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming abandoned animals. All animals are vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped. Prospective new owners undergo a screening process.

The Japan Times supports stray and abandoned animals by publishing this photo box every Saturday in the Weekend/People section of the paper. The information is then archived here on the Angels with Fur site one week later, on the following Saturday.

See also: Other potential pets who have been featured on the Angels with Fur site

Success Story: Sakura

The Japan Times and Tokyo ARK have given Angels with Fur kind permission to reprint notices regarding pet adoptions (see: potential pets who have been featured on the Angels with Fur site). In addition to requests for adoption, they also publish success stories about pets who find new homes. Here is the latest success story.

Sakura (left), featured here in January, is no longer a homeless waif fending for herself on the streets of Tokyo. She is now secure in the loving environment at the home of the Adams family in Tokyo’s Minato Ward. Japan native and mother Michiko says that she and her husband, Jeff, from the United States, had promised their 8-year-old daughter, Yuki (right), a dog when they moved to Tokyo. Having moved extensively, Yuki had never ‘‘stayed in one place longer than two years.’’ Upon meeting Sakura, Michiko says they were impressed by her gentle and quiet nature. Sakura finally joined the Adams home two weeks ago. In that short time, Sakura has overcome much of her timidness and bonded with the Adamses, especially Yuki. ‘‘We literally grew to love her more every day and Sakura seems to understand now that this is her home,’’ says Michiko. ‘‘A couple of days ago, I was so moved to see Sakura, completely secure, sitting under the chair where Yuki sat practicing piano. The bonding between (the two) is a beautiful thing to watch. And I know Sakura’s unconditional love will give our daughter not only a sense of security but also an incredibly enriching experience for the future.’’

Originally published in the Japan Times on Saturday, May 30, 2009. Photo by Michiko Adams.

Interested in Adopting a Pet?

Please email ARK at tokyoark[at]arkbark.net or call 080-6146-3889 (English) or 080-6517-8913 (Japanese). Tokyo ARK is a nonprofit organization founded by Brit Elizabeth Oliver. It is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming abandoned animals. All animals are vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped. Prospective new owners undergo a screening process.

The Japan Times supports stray and abandoned animals by publishing this photo box every Saturday in the Weekend/People section of the paper. The information is then archived here on the Angels with Fur site one week later, on the following Saturday.

See also: Other potential pets who have been featured on the Angels with Fur site

Cat for Adoption: Mimi

This adorable, spayed, female cat was found in our housing compound. We believe she was either lost or abandoned, as she is not a typical street cat. Mimi is healthy, quick to purr and loves to be brushed. We’re looking for a permanent home for her or at least someone willing to keep her while we are away on home leave from mid-June until mid-July.

Interested in Adopting Mimi?

Please email ARK at tokyoark[at]arkbark.net or call 080-6146-3889 (English) or 080-6517-8913 (Japanese). Tokyo ARK is a nonprofit organization founded by Brit Elizabeth Oliver. It is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming abandoned animals. All animals are vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped. Prospective new owners undergo a screening process.

See also: Other potential pets who have been featured on the Angels with Fur site

Kittens for Adoption: Three Scottish Folds

This is the time of the year when pet welfare organizations are brimming over with kittens. Spaying and neutering of pets is not as common in Japan as it should be, so there are many thousands of unwanted animals born to pets and strays alike every year. If you know any pet owners in Japan, please talk to them about the benefits of spaying/neutering their pet.

Here are three Scottish Fold kittens who were put in a cardboard box and dumped outside a Lawson station at a few days old. They are now about 3 weeks.

Interested in Adopting a Kitty?

Please email ARK at tokyoark[at]arkbark.net or call 080-6146-3889 (English) or 080-6517-8913 (Japanese). Tokyo ARK is a nonprofit organization founded by Brit Elizabeth Oliver. It is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming abandoned animals. All animals are vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped. Prospective new owners undergo a screening process.

See also: Other potential pets who have been featured on the Angels with Fur site

Cat for Adoption: Mila

Mila is a 12-year-old tortoiseshell and, in the words of the shelter staff, she’s ‘‘dynamite.’’ That means you won’t find a nicer cat. Friendly, sweet, interested in people, Mila was hit by a car and came to ARK nine years ago. Nine long years in the shelter, which, though safe, is nothing near the same as a loving home. Unfortunately, Mila is afraid of other cats, so has had to live alone for many years. When a staff member comes to the cage, she will jump on his or her shoulders, so happy is she to have someone with her. Oddly, Mila can hold her own with dogs, but her greatest love is people. Mila is sure to adapt to a new home quickly. She is in Tokyo and hoping someone out there will give this dear and charming older cat a home of her own.

Originally published in the Japan Times on Saturday, May 23, 2009. Photo by Machiko Nakano.

Interested in Adopting Mila?

Please email ARK at tokyoark[at]arkbark.net or call 080-6146-3889 (English) or 080-6517-8913 (Japanese). Tokyo ARK is a nonprofit organization founded by Brit Elizabeth Oliver. It is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming abandoned animals. All animals are vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped. Prospective new owners undergo a screening process.

The Japan Times supports stray and abandoned animals by publishing this photo box every Saturday in the Weekend/People section of the paper. The information is then archived here on the Angels with Fur site one week later, on the following Saturday.

See also: Other potential pets who have been featured on the Angels with Fur site

Kittens for Adoption: Fran, Noah, Fizz, Toffle

This is the time of the year when pet welfare organizations are brimming over with kittens. Spaying and neutering of pets is not as common in Japan as it should be, so there are many thousands of unwanted animals born to pets and strays alike every year. If you know any pet owners in Japan, please talk to them about the benefits of spaying/neutering their pet.

Here are four one-month old kittens (siblings) who are looking for new homes, either alone or in combination.

Fran

Noah

Fizz

Toffle

Interested in Adopting a Kitty?

Please email ARK at tokyoark[at]arkbark.net or call 080-6146-3889 (English) or 080-6517-8913 (Japanese). Tokyo ARK is a nonprofit organization founded by Brit Elizabeth Oliver. It is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming abandoned animals. All animals are vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped. Prospective new owners undergo a screening process.

See also: Other potential pets who have been featured on the Angels with Fur site

Cat for Adoption: Miele

Miele, a 9-month-old ginger tabby, found a home initially when she was just 1-month old. Unfortunately, her new owner was not committed to keeping her and booted her from that home on a whim — when an overseas holiday trip came up. But, this slender beauty has landed on her feet in a foster home and is impressing everyone with her friendly, calm nature. She is good with other cats, confident and friendly around people, although she is shy at first. It’s painful to become attached only to be discarded like an article of worn clothing, but this little honey will surely be better off with someone who sticks with her come what days (or holidays) may.

Originally published in the Japan Times on Saturday, May 9, 2009. Photo by Machiko Nakano.

Interested in Adopting Miele?

Please email ARK at tokyoark[at]arkbark.net or call 080-6146-3889 (English) or 080-6517-8913 (Japanese). Tokyo ARK is a nonprofit organization founded by Brit Elizabeth Oliver. It is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming abandoned animals. All animals are vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped. Prospective new owners undergo a screening process.

The Japan Times supports stray and abandoned animals by publishing this photo box every Saturday in the Weekend/People section of the paper. The information is then archived here on the Angels with Fur site one week later, on the following Saturday.

See also: Other potential pets who have been featured on the Angels with Fur site

Cats for Adoption: Twinkle and Piglet

Twinkle and Piglet are not brother and sister but both of them have been through a lot and have the scars to show for it. In fact, both of these sweet 10-month-old kittens could be awarded medals for not only having survived ordeals, but having survived them with warm hearts and loving personalities intact. The female Twinkle (left) was rescued as a sick stray kitten with a cold so severe she lost one eye and only has partial sight in the other. The pure-white Piglet, a male with two different colored eyes, has a slight mobility disorder and difficulty walking straight. He had been forced into a tiny plastic box with his siblings and left on a mountainside in the dark of night until he was found and taken to the police. Still, not much slows these good friends down and their disabilities don’t interfere with their care in any way. Indeed, Piglet can get from point A to point B better than most salary-men on a Friday night. Twinkle and Piglet both love people, and Twinkle even plays with puppies. They need a special person who will keep them together and look past their disabilities to their pure natures and the love they have to give. Please give them a chance.

Originally published in the Japan Times on Saturday, April 11, 2009. Photo by Kyoko Harada.

Interested in Adopting Twinkle and Piglet?

Please email ARK at tokyoark[at]arkbark.net or call 080-6146-3889 (English) or 080-6517-8913 (Japanese). Tokyo ARK is a nonprofit organization founded by Brit Elizabeth Oliver. It is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming abandoned animals. All animals are vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped. Prospective new owners undergo a screening process.

The Japan Times supports stray and abandoned animals by publishing this photo box every Saturday in the Weekend/People section of the paper. The information is then archived here on the Angels with Fur site one week later, on the following Saturday.

See also: Other potential pets who have been featured on the Angels with Fur site

Success Story: Lin

The Japan Times and Tokyo ARK have given Angels with Fur kind permission to reprint notices regarding pet adoptions (see: potential pets who have been featured on the Angels with Fur site). In addition to requests for adoption, they also publish success stories about pets who find new homes. Here is the latest success story.

Featured here for the first time early last month, Lin (right) had suffered the loss of one eye from an infection that nearly took her life out on the streets where she had been abandoned at birth. Rescued, she was nursed back to health at ARK and has now found a permanent loving home in Tokyo with Yukari Yaju, her partner, and their black cat Kai. ‘‘Kai and Lin get on so well now, like brother and sister. When Kai can’t find Lin he will call for her in a soft voice and go looking for her,’’ says Yaju. It was indirectly because of Kai that Yaju decided to help Lin. ‘‘Kai’s mother had been a stray, whom I helped when she was injured. I couldn’t keep cats at the time so a friend took her. I thought of Kai’s mother and how I wanted to help stray cats if I could. I wish there could be even one less cat without a home, so I wanted to take Lin.’’ Yaju, currently working as a university administrator, says Lin is a perfect fit for her and her partner and has quickly become a member of the family. ‘‘Lin is quite a comfort to us. With her, our happiness seems to have grown.’’ Yaju was in no way put off by the fact that Lin had only one eye. ‘‘I had no qualms. On the contrary, it actually made me want to help her more. I was deeply impressed by the way she would look at me with all her might with the one eye left her,’’ Yaju says. And, we at ARK and The Japan Times are mightily impressed with you, Yukari, for giving Lin a home. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Originally published in the Japan Times on Saturday, March 28, 2009. Photo by Yukari Yaju.

Interested in Adopting a Pet?

Please email ARK at tokyoark[at]arkbark.net or call 080-6146-3889 (English) or 080-6517-8913 (Japanese). Tokyo ARK is a nonprofit organization founded by Brit Elizabeth Oliver. It is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming abandoned animals. All animals are vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped. Prospective new owners undergo a screening process.

The Japan Times supports stray and abandoned animals by publishing this photo box every Saturday in the Weekend/People section of the paper. The information is then archived here on the Angels with Fur site one week later, on the following Saturday.

See also: Other potential pets who have been featured on the Angels with Fur site

Cats for Adoption: Ryota and Memina

Ed’s note: Ryota and Memina have found a new home!

Ryoto (left) and his sister, Memina, were abandoned in a basket at the tender age of 1 month and have been together ever since at the ARK shelter. They are now in Tokyo with the hope of finding a home together. A striking pair to look at, their personalities are strikingly different as well, yet complement each other perfectly. The tortoiseshell Memina is cuddly and affectionate, while all-black Ryoto, though also very affectionate, is more outgoing and assertive. Memina’s favorite place to sit is on your lap, while Ryoto would prefer to tackle and ‘‘kill’’ his toys. Both kittens adore people and will make wonderful pets. At 11 months, they are house-trained, well-behaved, and healthy, yet still have the joyful air of kittens about them. As a pair, Ryoto and Memina would be good in any home, even a busy one, because with each other they would surely be happy and content. Won’t you please help keep them together?

Originally published in the Japan Times on Saturday, March 21, 2009. Photo by Naomi Masuda.

Interested in Adopting Ryota and Memina?

Please email ARK at tokyoark[at]arkbark.net or call 080-6146-3889 (English) or 080-6517-8913 (Japanese). Tokyo ARK is a nonprofit organization founded by Brit Elizabeth Oliver. It is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming abandoned animals. All animals are vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped. Prospective new owners undergo a screening process.

The Japan Times supports stray and abandoned animals by publishing this photo box every Saturday in the Weekend/People section of the paper. The information is then archived here on the Angels with Fur site one week later, on the following Saturday.

See also: Other potential pets who have been featured on the Angels with Fur site