This pretty fellow is Cymbal, and if he looks familiar, it¡¯s because he was featured here once before. He is still waiting for that special someone to come forward, scoop him up and give him a warm and loving home.

Cymbal is 5 years old and used to live in a hoarder house, a tragic place where he lacked social interaction and a sense of safety. He was extremely cautious around people when he first came to ARK, but has slowly learned to trust ¡ª especially when there¡¯s food in the offing.

At 5 years old, Cymbal is an excellent communicator and has a gentle demeanor.
At 5 years old, Cymbal is an excellent communicator and has a gentle demeanor. | KANAE SHIRAI

Now that he¡¯s not so skittish anymore, Cymbal likes to observe and carefully evaluate everything he sees. He has a roomie that understands him, and it would be wonderful if he could be adopted along with her.

Despite the isolation of his previous predicament, Cymbal is an excellent communicator. He¡¯ll let you know with a gentle touch of his paw what he¡¯s looking for. He¡¯s looking for someone to listen to him, talk with him and, of course, care for him. Could that be you?

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: