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【Monday Kickstart】Adorable dog’s frustrated attempts to get a shower are too cute to ignore!

Preston Phro
Sep 7, 2015
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Summer in Japan can be brutal if you’re not used to the humidity. At least one of the writers here at the RocketNew24 office has melted into a puddle of and had to be reconstituted in a meat locker last month. Fortunately, the heat is starting to abate and autumn is in sight!

But while we’re happy we won’t have to worry about being liquefied anymore, there is one thing we’ll miss: Playing in the pool. We can’t do that once winter has set in and we’re missing the summer sun, but at least we’ll have this insanely adorable video of a dog whose owner steals its every attempt to get a shower.

Internet, Japan
(animals • cute • dogs • Monday Kickstart • pets • summer • video)

Cosplay for pets! Dog fashion retailer selling Attack on Titan capes, uniforms

Casey Baseel
Sep 1, 2015

In recent years, it’s become increasingly popular for doting dog-owners in Japan to dress up their pets in little outfits when they head out for a walk. But since their canine companions are already equipped with a natural coat, all doggy fashion is really doggy cosplay, so why not dress your dog up like a member of the cast of smash-hit anime Attack on Titan?

Japan
(animals • anime • Attack on Titan • cosplay • cute • dogs • manga • pet clothes • pets)

Pet therapy: Japanese netizens show off their cute pets and leave us smiling all day

Preston Phro
Aug 19, 2015

The Internet is a weird place, isn’t it? On one hand, you can find numerous trolls being absolute jerks for no reason, and on the other hand, you can find great people making everyone’s day just a little better. Today, we have an excellent example of people making others’ lives a little bit better – with cute animals!

After one 2channel user started a thread asking to see others’ pets as he was feeling “hurt,” cute animal photos soon flooded in. We’re not sure why this guy wasn’t feeling that great, but we have a feeling that all these animal photos probably went a long way to helping him get through the day. So, if you’re having a rough day, we hope these adorable faces will help you too!

Internet, Japan
(cats • cute animals • dogs • pet therapy)

Japanese cat and dog clocks with swishing tails make clock-watching more adorable than ever

Casey Baseel
Jul 17, 2015

Honestly, I’ve never really seen the point in hanging a clock on the wall in your home. Between the time displays on my PC, phone, TV, DVD player, PlayStation, and microwave, I’ve got plenty of ways to tell the current hour and minute without a dedicated timepiece taking up space where I could hang other things, like the California license plate in my living room that simultaneously makes me miss my home state and driving whenever I look at it.

I’m just not convinced that having a wall clock makes your home that much more convenient. However, it can make it a lot cuter, if it’s one of these adorable Japanese dog or cat-shaped clocks with an amazingly lifelike wagging tail.

Japan
(animals • art • cats • clocks • cute • dogs • interior)

Hanoi man lets dog drive motorbike, police say “Bad boy!”【Video】

Jessica
Jul 8, 2015

The SPCA has taught me that dogs can technically drive. But that doesn’t mean we should be handing them the keys and making them designated driver for Katy’s hen do. I mean, besides the fact they don’t even have thumbs, lovably distractable dogs are likely to veer off the road in pursuit of squirrels, other dogs’ butts, a weird shadow and pretty much anything they can put in their mouths. They’re clearly a hazard to other drivers.

And that’s why the police in Hanoi are looking for a man filmed speeding down the road at night letting his dog steer the bike.

SE Asia
(dogs • driving • video • Vietnam • weird)

Sweatshirt that gives your pet a special cuddle pouch is half cat, half kangaroo, all adorable

Casey Baseel
May 20, 2015

If you’re the doting owner of a dog or cat, odds are you think it feels pretty great when your animal companion saunters over for a snuggle. Still, there are times when you want to keep your hands free for other activities, like reading a book or surfing the Internet, and don’t want to have to worry about knocking your pet off your lap every time you shift in your seat or change your posture.

So even if your animal-loving heart only belongs to your kitty or pooch, consider taking a page from the kangaroo playbook with this hoodie that features an oversized pocket on the front perfect for letting your cat or dog cuddle up against you.

Japan
(cats • cute • dogs • fashion • pets)

After a long dog day, treat your pet to a glass of fresh goat’s milk from this Japanese dairy

Casey Baseel
Apr 9, 2015

If you’re a doting dog owner, odds are you occasionally give a special treat to your canine companion, but what about liquid refreshment? Just like you might reward yourself with a cup of gourmet coffee or a craft beer at the end of a long day, don’t you think your dog would sometimes enjoy something other than H20 in his water dish?

For all of those answering yes, this might be just the thing: fresh-squeezed goat milk, specifically sold for dogs.

Japan
(animals • dogs • milk • pets)

Cat/dog beds shaped like fruits and vegetables satisfy your recommended daily amount of cuteness

Casey Baseel
Apr 7, 2015

As any nutritionist will tell you, fresh produce is important. Whether you’re talking about essential vitamins, minerals, or fiber, fruits and vegetables are filled with all sorts of good things…including adorable cats and dogs, thanks to these eye-catching pet beds.

Japan
(animals • cats • cute • dogs • pets)

Hachiko’s new statue is now open to the public, and we’ve got pictures and video from our visit

Casey Baseel
Mar 9, 2015

Last month, we got our first peek at the brand-new statue of Hachiko, in which Japan’s most famous dog is reunited with his loving master after almost a century apart. But while Hachiko’s legendary loyalty is inspiring, we weren’t waiting 100 years to see the statue for ourselves.

With the piece now installed and open to viewing by the public, we made the trip to the campus of the University of Tokyo, and we’ve brought plenty of photos and video that we shot while looking at Hachiko through both our viewfinder and a constant stream of tears.

Japan
(animals • art • dogs • Hachiko • moving)

Owner wins damages after Chihuahua dies following encounter with German Shepherd in the street

Evie Nyan
Feb 13, 2015

In a landmark case, the owner of an elderly Chihuahua who tragically died on an everyday walk in Osaka has successfully received 220,000 yen (almost US$2,000) in damages from the owner of a German Shepherd alleged to have brought about the death of their pet.

But what exactly happened that day, and was the German Shepherd – or rather its owner – really to blame?

Japan
(animals • dogs • legal • pets • sad)

Hachiko, Japan’s most loyal dog, finally reunited with owner in heartwarming new statue in Tokyo

Casey Baseel
Feb 11, 2015

Even in a country that adores its pets, none have captured the hearts of Japanese animal-lovers like Hachiko. The Akita dog touched the hearts of people across the nation by devotedly waiting every day for more than nine years in front of Tokyo’s Shibuya Station for his master to return from work, not knowing that he had died from a cerebral hemorrhage and wouldn’t be coming back.

Today, a statue of Hachiko stands in Shibuya, showing the dog patiently waiting. But while the bittersweet quality of the story made Hachiko famous, it overlooks the fact that before his master’s passing, the two would happily reunite every evening and walk home together. Now, it’s that moment’s turn to be immortalized, with a new statue showing Hachiko as he’s rarely been depicted before, bursting with joy upon seeing his owner.

Japan
(animals • dogs • Hachiko • moving)

Japanese food blogger makes fried chicken poodles: “They’re too cute to eat!”

Scott Wilson
Jan 24, 2015

Whether our parents like it or not, food is an art form. Playing with food is awesome, and we’ve seen some spectacular examples of shaved-ice masterpieces, printed designs onto food, or corgi omelets.

But if you’ve been looking for a quick, easy artistic recipe you can do at home, look no further. Get ready to make the cutest little appetizers you’ve ever seen: fried poodles.

Japan
(animals • cooking • cute • dogs • food • poodles)

Japan’s Kawakami Dogs: Descended from wolves, adorable as puppies 【Video】

Casey Baseel
Jan 20, 2015

Many animal lovers are already familiar with Akita Inu and Shiba Inu, Japan’s two most prominent breeds of dog. But while they’re both popular choices as pets, there’s another special type of pooch in Japan, the Kawakami Inu.

Extremely rare, the Kawakami Inu are said to be descended from Japanese wolves. And while they have the courage you’d expect from such lineage, that doesn’t mean they’re not also adorable as puppies.

Japan
(animals • cute • dogs • Kawakami Inu • nature)

Pet treats from China pulled from shelves, suspected in the illness/death of thousands of dogs

Meg Murphy
Jan 13, 2015

Any pet owner will tell you that pets are undeniably a part of the family. Everyone wants the best for their furry four-legged friend, and it is emotionally painful to watch them when they get sick or when their lives end. Even worse is when their already too-short lives are cut even shorter due to illness caused by something that was believed to be good for them. So, in response to consumer concerns that jerky treats manufactured in China have been the cause of thousands of pet illnesses and deaths, pet-supply chain Petco has decided to stop all sales of Chinese-produced dog and cat treats.

USA
(cats • dogs • pet food • pets)

That moment when you realize you forgot to take your dog out of your handbag

Cara Clegg
Jan 10, 2015

People are always forgetting to take stuff out of their bags. Sometimes you’ll hear your phone ringing and have to rush to unzip all your rucksacks, or you’ll have to scrabble through endless purses to find the one you left that receipt in. Or sometimes you’ll hear your dog barking and… huh?

Japan
(bag • dogs • funny • twitter)

Not just for humans – dogs love the warmth of a kotatsu, too!

Cara Clegg
Jan 9, 2015

One of the worst things about winter in Japan is that with no central heating and a lack of insulation, the temperature inside your house feels pretty much the same as the temperature outside your house. One of the best things is taking the opportunity to snuggle up under a kotatsu, especially if you have a furry friend to join you.

Japan
(dogs • kotatsu)

Five reasons why Shiba Inu are the absolute best

Scott Wilson
Jan 8, 2015

Shiba Inu are adorable, and over the years we here at RocketNew24 have brought you stacks of articles filled with photos to prove just how darn cute they are.

But why exactly are we so drawn to this loveable breed of dog? Recently the Japanese information compilation site Naver Matome put up a collection of tweets, dividing up the reasons people so adore Shiba inu into five different categories. Below you can read their incredibly rigorous scientific methodology, so you can see for yourself if you come to the same kawaii conclusions that they did (spoiler: Yes. Yes, you will).

Japan
(animal • cute • dogs • shiba • Shiba Inu)

It’s the year of the sheep-dog! Introducing new clothes for your dog’s wardrobe

Meg Murphy
Jan 8, 2015

We have bid farewell to the year of the horse, and welcomed in the Year of the Sheep. New Year’s decorations, greeting cards, and the like are all adorned with more sweet, fluffy little lambs than you could shake one of their tails at. It almost makes you want to get an adorable little baby fleecey bundle for your own. I mean, sheep are allowed in apartments, right? Right!?

Or maybe it would just be easier to transform your dog into a sheep for the New Year instead!

Global
(clothes • cute • dogs • Etsy • sheep • Year of the Sheep)

The pets of Japan wish you a happy new year (some are happier about it than others)【Photos】

Casey Baseel
Jan 6, 2015

Just like how families in the west put lights on their homes and ornaments on trees for Christmas, Japan has its own traditional decorations for New Year’s. One of the most common is kagami mochi, a stack of two or three rice cakes topped with a mikan or daidai, both orange-like citrus fruits.

No one’s exactly sure why it’s called kagami mochi though, since even though the name literally means “mirror rice cake,” there’s no mirror included in the display. As a matter of fact, in the minds of some animal lovers in Japan, the design options for kagami mochi are wide open, as shown by this collection of photos where adorable pets take the place of the rice cakes.

Japan
(animals • cats • culture • cute • dogs • funny • New Year's • pets • rabbits)

Pooch’s attempt to get out of bathtime involves oddly slow, amazingly cute doggy paddle【GIF】

Casey Baseel
Dec 16, 2014

It seems like it’s not just humans, but every member of the animal kingdom in Japan that loves a nice, relaxing bath. Hot spring-loving monkeys have been attracting tourists to Japan’s rural onsen for decades, and capybaras’ bathtime privacy is also a thing of the past.

But that doesn’t mean all of Japan’s creatures are down for a dip in the tub, though, as this adorable pooch looks like he’s ready to make a break for it, even if it comes at the price of getting his paws wet.