This is Crepe, a delicate young girl who’s just 1? years old and weighs only 3 kilograms.

She only recently came to ARK, along with three of her siblings, when her owner moved to a no-pet apartment. And, in the beginning, little Crepe was very good at doing imitations of a rock. She wouldn’t move. She wouldn’t be touched. She’d stay very, very still and refuse to engage in the world around her. Perhaps she thought that if she could just stay still enough, everything would return to what she’d known before.

Now, however, Crepe is beginning to realize that this new world isn’t so bad after all. She is more adventurous and has started to explore her environs, limited as they are. She’ll come out for pats when she notices that the humans bear gifts of food.

Crepe has also discovered toys and how they bring out her joy and her kitten side.

We’d love Crepe to find a new home, preferably along with one of her siblings, which would surely help her quickly gain confidence in her new home.

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: www.arkbark.jp.