Chip, who was originally featured here last August, has found a home with Atsuki and Yuriko Okuma of Tokyo.
He¡¯s now renamed Shisho, and joins two other dogs and two cats who were already members of the rollicking Okuma household. And Shisho is over the moon!
Dyed-in-the-wool animal lovers, Yuriko says she and her husband ¡°really wanted to help animals in need and that¡¯s how we got to know ARK.¡± Initially, Shisho joined the family as a foster dog. ¡°He had a striking, bold appearance, but he was actually quite timid. We felt sorry for him having to take part in adoption fairs.¡±
But, Shisho got on great with the Okumas¡¯ other animals from the start. ¡°We so loved his expression whenever he saw them. So, we decided to adopt,¡± Yuriko says.
Age or breed had never been a factor in the Okumas¡¯ decision to adopt.
¡°We just wanted all our animals to get on well and have fun,¡± Yuriko says, adding that Shisho got on great with everyone ¡ª even the cats ¡ª and this was the biggest factor in deciding to adopt. ¡°They seem to all have a great connection. The cats don¡¯t seem to mind that he is a great big dog. They even sleep together.¡±
Shisho¡¯s other love is dog runs. ¡°He¡¯s very used to them now and goes crazy bouncing around them,¡± Yuriko says.
If you are interested in adopting, email ARK at [email protected] or call 050-1557-2763 (English or Japanese) Monday to Saturday (bilingual) for more information. Animal Refuge Kansai (with offices in Kansai and Tokyo) is an NPO founded by U.K. native Elizabeth Oliver. It is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming abandoned animals. All animals are vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. Prospective owners are required to undergo a screening process. Web:
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