Puccini aka Pucca was found with her sister, Zoe on a deserted road. They were running down the highway, trailing huge towing chains that were attached to collars made of wire. The rescuer stopped, picked them up, and took them home. Over 100 ticks were removed from the puppies, they were riddled with fleas and intestinal parasites, so badly anemic their gums were gray. They were half the weight they should have been. Their savior thought they were Akitas or possibly Akita mixes and contacted rescue. No one reported missing puppies or claimed them, so they were turned over to rescue. They are now continuing to gain weight and becoming the healthy, happy puppies they should be. Although not purebred Akitas, they have many of the mannerisms: the imperial paw, stalking like a cat, not barkers very quiet in the house. We made them "Honorary Akitas".
Zoe is a "cuddle bun". Her favorite activity is to sit with family members and be petted. She is also the more obedient of the two. She is happy to occupy herself with toys or to play with her sister, but will leave them in a flash for attention. She is not as predatory with cats as her sister and will leave them alone when told, but not trustworthy around them if no one is watching at this time. She may become better as she grows older and with training.
6-5-10 The longer I foster these guys, the more I am convinced they are at least half Akita. They display so many Akita mannerisms. They are both very affectionate and love being cuddled.
More about Zoe
Good with Dogs, Not Good with Cats, Good with Kids
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