Tragic Situation for Akita-Need HELP!

[Seijun]

This makes me so MAD! Stupid AC!! :evil: Please email ddeppen2003@juno.com if you can help this poor dog... :(

----- Original Message -----
From: "Deanna Deppen" <ddeppen2003@juno.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 9:26 PM
Subject: Tragic Situation-Need HELP!

Below is an email I received about an Akita needing a home. If anyone knows someone who may be able to help in this tragic situation, please let me know. She has already tried a number of rescues (most of whom tell her immediately to "put the dog down") and Best Friends (who said they have no room). This is a tragic situation in which she does not even have the option of fighting animal control or her homeowner's association...as the soon-to-be-ex will use it against her if she tries to keep the dog...

> Deanna,
>
> Thank you for speaking with me about my beautiful Akita. My heart is breaking right now at the thought of going to sleep in a house without my Mikimoto.
>
> I got Miko as an 11 week old puppy. She is AKC registered and Schithzund trained. She is perfectly mannered, rarely barks, and has never chewed any of our things or gotten into anything that wasn't hers. She has been through my side through thick and thin for over 9 years. She was the only one I knew when I moved from Oregon to Florida 4 years ago. When I got married 2 years ago she was the Maid of Honor in my wedding, with a flower collar to match my bouquet.
> We got married on a private island in the keys which has never allowed dogs on the island before. The owner made an exception because Miko was so well behaved, trained and beautiful. The wedding picture, featuring Miko, was published in Town and Country magazine.
>
> When my son was born last year Miko instantly fell in love with him. Every morning he would sit on my lap and she would lick him until he pushed her away. When he'd crawl she'd nudge him along with her nose just like a mamma dog. I am sure she thought he was the puppy she never had (because she is spayed).
>
> I have always known Miko was food aggressive. I never feed Miko when the baby is around. Last week I was running late, fed the dog, answered the phone, was doing things around the house and sat the baby down for a second. The baby immediately crawled over and stuck his face in the dogs bowl. Miko bit him in the face. I am sure she thought she was just correcting him, one dog to another, but it severely damaged his face. He required 26 sitches and will be
> permanently scarred.
>
> Animal Control insists that Miko be put down. I am trying to negotiate with them if I can find a good home for her that doesn't include children. I can't live with the thought that the two that I care about the most (the baby's scars and the dog's possible death) are suffering because of my stupid mistake. Right now, Miko sits at the Vets, kenneled with only a few days to live unless I can find a home for her. I wish I could have her here sitting at my feet, but
> Animal Control, my neighborhood association, and baby's father will not allow it. I am crying as I type this letter out.
>
> I have emailed a friend to try to get a picture to email you. I know if you could see her I know you'd fall in love with her too.
>
> Please, please help save Mikimoto.
>
> Colleen
>
>
> Deanna L. Deppen, Secretary
> Shy Wolf Sanctuary, Education & Experience Center, Inc.
> Cell Phone: 239-290-9867 Email: admin@shywolfsanctuary.org

~Seij

[Guest Mutts4Me]

Oh man, if I was closer... and had my own place... but no, because I'll be bringing two cats with me to my new place, and I cannot have a food aggressive Akita with the kitties. But man, I wish I could help.

[drjeffrock]

Seijun, where is this dog located?

[Seijun]

I assume Florida. I will ask though just to make sure.

~Seij

[Seijun]

Yes, the dog is in Florida. However, arrangements have now been made to send the dog to a sanctuary where her adoptability can be evaluated. She will stay at the sanctuary if they decide not to adopt her out.

~Seij