Introducing...Jude

Similar to Penny-Layne, Jude was abandoned in front of ARK with her two siblings, and four other pups in the same box. She was the runt in the box, but the runt with the Napoleon complex. Jude is a sweet girl, but is very shy and timid. She is very loyal to her family, and listens as long as you give her good praise. We were lucky to have met with her blood sibling Sedona, who was a good 20 lbs heavier than our runt. Sedona looked like a great rhodesian ridgeback, and we are assuming Jude is a ridgeback mix, but how did she end up so tiny?

Jude loves to walk, but since she loves being the leader, she takes solo walks. Though she will join one of her siblings for her regular run. Her hobbies include napping, running, taking her walks, paying with her siblings, and most of all, being petted. She is a strong girl who also wants tons of love... and deserves it!

Introducing...Penny-Layne

There are no words that could describe Penny-Layne accurately. He is quiet but loud! He is active but loves to be lazy...

Penny was abandoned at ARK with 4 other siblings. Because they never saw his mama or papa, we can’t tell what dog breeds Penny may be. Whatever he may be, he is quite the mix. Penny was the first dog adopted by our family. He is the most sensitive and sweet boy, and his demeanor hasn’t changed from puppyhood to now. Once a good boy, always a good boy.

Penny loves to go outside. He loves running (he can run 9 miles!), his daily walks, playing with his siblings, and anything he can do outdoors. He is a true big brother, cleaning his sisters’ teeth when they let him, and setting a good example on car rides by staying calm. He lets you know when he is happy or saying hello by saying “arooo!” If you hear the “arooo” Penny is near!

Backyard Play

When the pups are not out on their daily walks, they love to play in the backyard. It’s small, but they find a way to make the most of it. Penny and Sally could be found wrestling each other, Jude fetches her squeaky red ball, and Frances will be playing soccer with his favorite tennis ball. If they get too dirty, they have to face their least favorite thing.... BATH!

Welcome to the Ark Five Blog!

All five dogs were adopted from a Japanese shelter, ARK (Animal Refuge Kansai). Four of them, Penny-Layne, Jude, Frances, and Sally have made the journey over to the US to live in California. The oldest and last adopted, Dollie, lives in Japan where she is the queen of her household. Penny Layne is the second oldest sibling. He is very responsible, playful, and acts as the mother hen. He doesn’t get the respect he deserves, as he is a big softy! Jude is the middle child, with traditional middle child qualities. She is dominant, and wants to be the leader of the pack. She demands and gets respect. Frances is the baby boy, but the biggest dog weighing a good 45 lbs. He is the tallest, with long, spindly legs. He loves soccer (with tennis balls) and food. Sally is the youngest and the sweetest baby girl. She is also known as “PJ” Penny Junior, since she can pass as Penny’s twin. All of these pups get mistaken as relative (except Dollie ;) but they were all born out of separate litters. Please continue to stop by as we update the blog with their stories as individuals and as a pack!