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Akira Story
I’ve been a couple snapshots and a few sentences on K-9’s website for some time now. I haven’t found a forever home of my own, although so many of my friends here at Bed N Bones have. It’s really tough for me to say goodbye to the puppies and dogs in my play groups – and I have to admit, I’m a little jealous. The volunteers who bring me to adoption events are always surprised that I’m always passed by. I keep telling myself it’s all those damn puppies – they’re so cute and cuddly. Well, I know I’m not cute – although I’ll bet I was adorable when I was a couple months old. Now, I’m a big girl and I have to say, I think I’m pretty. Some people have said I’m a very handsome dog. I’ll take that compliment – I’m not in the least bit sexist. To be honest, I don’t remember much about my puppyhood – or how I ended up homeless. Like a lot of stray or abandoned dogs, I think I’ve blocked those memories. I try to concentrate on the good stuff – I’m now well-cared for, have a warm place to sleep, and get two meals a day. But I really miss what a lot of my friends have found – a home with a family to love me. I know I’d need a refresher course in housetraining – even the folks who adopt puppies have to deal with that. But I’m past the chewing stage, I’m smart and trainable, and I’ll make you happy for the rest of my life. That’s a promise. So when you see me at the next adoption event, please don’t pass right by. Stroke me behind the ears, ask my handler a little more about me. Get to know me a little, and I’m sure you won’t regret it. If you have a few doubts, take me for a trial run – I don’t exactly mean that literally – you’ll have to take me home first. But I know K-9 does two week trial adoptions, and I’d love to at least have that chance. Once I’m home with you, I’ll be happy to run with you anywhere.

A little over a year ago we were adopted by a sweet girl named Stella. We were thinking about adopting a dog when K-9 Rescues brought dogs to my office at Discovery Communications in Silver Spring. We went through the process of a home visit. Marcus, who conducted the home visit, was a foster parent for Stella. He brought her to the house where she proceed to run up and down the three flights of stairs and then sit next to me putting her head in my lap. There was no need to see any other dogs. Stella made it easy for us and I know she is as happy with her choice as we are. Stella has enriched our lives over the past 14 months. She still has fears that we work on every day but when we see her run on the beach, sit next to us in the car, and greet us enthusiastically every day is wonderful. We don't know everything that happened to her or caused her to be fearful of certain things, but these are minor compared to what a truly good girl she is. She is sweet, gentle, and loving. Thank you so much for our Stella

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