Animal Refuge Kansai

“Fun loving blonde looking for love, long walks in the park, cuddles and...some chew toys.”

by Karryn Cartelle

Behind the cheery facade of many of Tokyo’s pet shops lies a dark secret, one that nobody wants to think about when watching the boisterous puppies inside their display cases. Few customers consider how the animals made their way to the store, or the fate that awaits them when the shop needs to “refresh its stock.

ARK on TV March 18

Have you heard of the program “Yume no Tobira”? (Opening the door to your dreams?....don't hold me to that translation.) Actress Rie Miyazawa is the narrator. On March 18, there is a special on Elizabeth Oliver. Don’t miss it!

Date: 18 March, Sunday
Time: 18:30 – 17:00
Channel: TBS (Tokyo-Channel 6).

March 1, 2007 Thursday





ARK is on this week's "Shimura's Genius Zoo"! (Tensai! Shimura Doubutsuen)


Date: March 1, 2007
Time: 19:00 - 20:00
Channel: Nihon Terebi


Note: The program“Yume no Tobira”? (Opening the door to your dreams?....don't hold me to that translation.) scheduled for March 11 has been postponed. We will let you know as soon as we know when it will be broadcast.

No More Homeless Animals Clinic Neutering/Spaying Campaign


In November of last year, the Animal Rescue System Foundation gained a foothold in Kobe by opening an Animal Neutering Clinic known as “No More Homeless Animal Clinic”. On March 1st they will begin their “First Strike Animal Neutering Campaign”


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Familiar to cat enthusiasts, the Monthly Neko Shinbun (Cat Newspaper) introduces the 2007 ARK Calendar in its November issue.

Having supplied the 2006 and 2007 ARK Calendars’ images of adorable dogs and cats, photographer Mumu Matsumura, in her own column, introduces ARK and its volunteers.

We would like to sincerely express our thanks to Ms. Matsumura, who never fails to generously support ARK's activities.

Also, we would like to thank the Neko Shinbun for their support in having this article appear.