Our family dog

RoxOur family dog is now 17

This is Rox, our family dog, who has lived with us since he was a puppy in 2009. On September 26, 2026, he was honored for his longevity at age 17 at Osaka City Central Public Hall. Photos and videos from his puppy days to now are on a password-protected page.

Celebrating 17 years

On September 26, 2026, the Osaka Animal Welfare Festival at Osaka City Central Public Hall celebrated long-lived dogs and cats, and Rox was one of them.

Rox Suzuki, 17, introduced on the screen at the venue — 2026.9.26Introduced on the screen at the venue

Screen at the Osaka Animal Welfare Festival showing the criteria for longevity awards: large dogs 13 years and older, medium and small dogs 16 and older, cats 18 and older — 2026.9.26Criteria for the longevity award (16 years and older for medium and small dogs)

Video of the introduction at the venue (13 seconds)

Entrance of Osaka City Central Public Hall with the sign of the Osaka Animal Welfare Festival — 2026.9.26The venue, Osaka City Central Public Hall

From puppy to now

Photos and videos from 2009 to nowPassword required (page in Japanese)