Kodi was one of two akitas in a local shelter. Their owners had lost their home and moved in relatives. Kodi and his female companion were kept tied outside for 6 months prior to being turned over to the shelter. His female companion had too many issues for rescue to take her, but Kodi passed his temperament test with flying colors. He was 68 lbs and "infested" with intestinal parasites, dry dull coat. He is now 80 lbs and has a lovely glow to his coat. Kodi is not as tall as the average akita male, but he is a tank. He panics in a crate, but has no problem being "gated' off in a hallway and is content to spend time there when he cannot be out and about. In his foster home, he is playful, affectionate, willing to interact, but just as able to go off by himself if his foster person is occupied. He loves to shred paper. He interacts well with the resident dogs, ignores or tries to play with the kitties. He is not sure he wants to leave here, so does not always display his best when adopters come to meet him. His distrust of strangers is blunted as he gets to know them, but returns quickly when they make an unexpected move or gesture. His foster mom thinks that once he is in his new home, he will adapt quickly to that home, but not necessarily to all visitors. If you are willing to give him a chance to show his "true" self, please contact Armac