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| To learn more about Oregon Akita rescue,
visit Akita
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| Akitas are Japanese working dogs (hunting,
fishing, guarding). They require an experienced handler and are not
for first-time dog owners. |
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The Staff has increased to two Akitas again - Kiana and her new buddy,
Hershey. Neither of them will answer the phones or check the email, but
are great at welcoming people (except the UPS man) and giving kisses.
Kiana is happy to have Hershey on board. She carried on bravely for a
whole year without her buddy and mentor, Taiko.
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Taiko and Kiana taking a break.
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| KIANA |
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Kiana is our 5-year old apprentice who transferred from Canada
three years ago. She's still learning the job, but is most proficient
at squirrel chasing and de-stuffing the toys. She hated Halloween
as she found the costumed midgets quite scarey.
Kiana was rescued by the Vancouver B.C. Akita rescue society.
She was in foster care for 6 months learning etiquette and getting
spoiled after spending 2 miserable years chained to a trailer.
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Kiana and Hershey in a very animated discussion over "how
to flash a chimney".
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| HERSHEY |
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Hershey is an 8-year old rescue Akita. He recently joined our
team in October 2003. Hershey is the brawn of the company weighing
in over 100 pounds with a heart of gold. He'll be overseeing snack
breaks and siestas.
Ironically, Hershey was rescued by the same society who rescued
Kiana. He was badly neglected and has required a great deal of
veterinary treatment. He's on the mend and ready to tackle new
projects!
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Relaxing after a hard day's work.
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| TAIKO |
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In Loving Memory (Sept. 12, 1991 - August 22, 2002)
Our wonderful friend succumbed to cancer in August, just
shy of his 12th birthday. Taiko is missed by his friends and family.
He was met at Rainbow Bridge by his lifetime buddy, Tanuki.
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Taiko and Tanuki... together forever at Rainbow Bridge.
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