Akita Memorial
LEND ME A PUP
I will lend to you for a while, a pup, God said. For you to love him while he lives, and mourn him when he's dead. Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe two or three. But will you, 'till I call him back, take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you and (should his stay be brief) you'll always have his memories, as solace for your grief. I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return. But there are lessons taught below I want this pup to learn.
I've looked the whole world over, in search of teachers true. And from the folk that crowd's life's land, I have chosen you . Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain, nor hate me when I come to take my pup back again?
I fancied that I heard him say " Dear Lord Thy Will be Done". For all the joys this Pup will bring, the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness; we'll love him while we may. And for the happiness we've known, forever-grateful stay. But should you call him back much sooner than we've planned.
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand.
If, by our love, we've managed, your wishes to achieve. In memory of him we loved to help us while we grieve. When our faithful bundle departs this world of strife.
We'll have yet another pup, and love him all his life.
~author unknown~
Nikita.......12/19/98 - 6/7/2003
Nikita was owned and loved by Cheryl K. Nikita received her calling to the Bridge way too soon for reasons we are not meant understand and her short life ended due to an auto immune disease. May you run pain free at the Bridge Nikita...........
OPR Okii Shu "Niko" 10-11-99 - 01/17/03
Niko was owned and loved by Steve. Niko went in for routine dental work and vaccinations and suffered from anaphylactic shock while in recovery. Niko collapsed in Steves arms at the scheduled pick up time. Niko, you are thought of and missed daily, until you meet w/Steve and Tori again may you run pain free at the Bridge.....
Kuri
Kuri was a rescue who had lived in a 300 square foot back yard with 8 other Akitas. She was basically feral and afraid of her own shadow. We fell in love at first glance and the ten years that followed we built a bond that can never be broken.
I still love you Kuri. You were my heart, my love, and the best friend I have ever had.
You are safe and warm in my heart until we are together again.
Alice
CH.Countryside's Pistol Pete "Pete"
Pete was put to sleep at only three years of age after being tied in a garage too many times and kids were allowed to tease him. He finally bit them. Rest well sweet Pete....
Willie bloated at nearly 13years of age. He was my first champion and we sure had some grand old times:)
Clyde died from bloat at only 5 years of age at the Maryland National Specialty.
His soft Awoo's are forever missed....
Becky Bullard
Am/Can CH.Royal's Will E'Make It "Willie"
Jubes Aki's White Hot "Clyde"
K & D's Ko-Un Okii Kuma Go 11/15/88 - 5/13/00
Mi-Kays Rockem Sockem Nikko
Kaigan's Oni Inu Kumikko
Kuma was our first Akita and was one in a million. He was truely an ambassador for the breed. Thank you Kuma for many years of your unconditional devotion and love, we think of you and miss you every day.....
Nikko was only 3 years when he passed over to the Bridge. I know you are now pain free and until we meet again may you be safe in the arms of angels my sweet boy.
Shoko too was only 3 years old when she died of kidney failure. We believe she was poisoned but that could never be proven. Your life was much to short......
My Precious Osita. Your life was much to short and we think of you every day. Until we meet again at The Bridge, you are safe in the arms of Angels...... Kathy
Bear
Bear was owned and loved by Sean. Bear is the inspiration for this memorial. Everyone on the forum came to love Bear from the wonderful pics that Sean shared w/us, thank you Sean for sharing Bear with us. His majestic beauty was apparent as he sat perched over looking all that was his. We all will miss you Bear and look forward to seeing you at the Bridge someday. Until then please watch over all the Akitas that join you at the Rainbow Bridge sweet boy.
Enu
September 2001 - Summer 2003
Enu was owned and loved by Raquel. Enu, you are thought of, loved and missed every single day. Your time here was too short but you must have had important things to take care of at The Bridge. You are an elegant, sweet boy, may your days be fun filled and pain free.
Kumikko's Precious Osita
Missouri
November 30, 1993 - March 4, 2004
Sweet Missouri....you had been through so much in your lifetime. Missouri ended up at ARWNY (Akita Rescue) where Soraya and her husband Jim discovered her and opened their hearts and home to give this much deserving girl the love she so much deserved for the last 11 months of her life. Missouri needed surgery to remove one of her eyes and she recovered beautifully. Eventually she lost site in her other eye, but that didn't stop this brave girl or hold her back at all, she had so much spirit she continued on. On 3/4/04, 18 hours after emergency surgery for a pyometra she passed on to the Rainbow Bridge.....God speed sweet, sweet Missouri, you will never be forgotten.
Lady Bear
October 7, 1992 - March 10, 2004
Lady Bear was the best companion a family could have. We love and miss her terribly. Lady can never be replaced but I will never be without an akita. There is just something about her that captivated me and my family.
Kim Ingleright
Jack
June 22, 2003 - May 14, 2004
Sweet Jack was diagnosed w/EPI when he was just 7 months old. Cheryl D. and her family did all they could to save this sweet boy and make his life as comfortable as possible, but Jack lost the battle on May 14th at not quite 1 year old. You are very loved and missed sweet Jack...until you meet your family at the Bridge one day may you rest in the arms of Angels.
Sioux
February 13, 2001 - September 9, 2004
Those who didn't know him, feared him for what they thought he was. Those who knew him, loved him for who he was. He was our friend, our guard, our dance partner, our "son". We miss our boy named Sioux.......Keep watch with our AngelBabies...we know you will.... Tim, Jen & Angelina
Seiko the Watch Dog
May 1994 - September 2002
Seiko was the soul mate of Connie and best friend of Bill. He was more than just a dog – he was an Akita. Connie’s Grandma said: “He was a 'prince' among dogs, a true 'gentleman' if I can say that about a dog. Always so dignified.” He will never be forgotten. Connie
Kenji
July 5, 1994 - March 10, 2006
My sweet Kenji passed early this morning in the arms of my husband, comfortably as possible, and was brought home to be buried in the yard in one of his favorite spots. He loved walks in the woods and not so much playing with; but just being with my daughter and the rest of the family.
Jim took Kenji for one last walk outside. He told him what a good boy he was, how proud we are of him, and how much we all love him. They gave Kenji the medication and he fell asleep in Jim's arms. Jim looked into his eyes and held his head & paws until he was gone.
I know that Kenji is at peace and enjoying the company of all of those that went before him.
He was such a good, loving, dignified, loyal, and wonderful member of our family and I will miss him everday. Renee
Fuji
6/15/95 - 2/11/06
We met Fuji as she ran toward us with nine of her brothers and sisters in the breeders yard. Fuji was the only one who came straight to us, checked us out and then ran off to play. And then she came back, twice, and we said that's the one!
Fuji taught us how to be the "alpha" with gentleness and kindness. She shared her home with three cats. Three separate times on walks she alerted us to stray cats abandoned in our neighborhood that we were able to save. When we brought Kado home she accepted him and carefully taught him "the rules". She only disciplined him once, when he tried to nurse her, and he never forgot who was the boss!
We were devastated when Fuji was diagnosed with bone cancer. She had been limping for some time but we kept hoping it was "old age" . The cancer took her from us quickly and when we saw that we could no longer help her with the pain, we let her go. My husband and I were holding her in our arms and our hearts were truly breaking.
Kado had only known Fuji as his friend and was also truly depressed. We miss her everyday and pray that we will see her again.
Molly
Harley
Birthday Unknown
Harley came into my life through a call for rescue from a kill shelter. It was abvious he was very old, and very sweet as he shuffled over to me and leaned into my lap. I took him home and he stayed with us for 3 mights and we packed some great walks, good food, and a special grooming into those days. He arooed at my two akitas from the kennel and they wagged their tails as they stood and looked at him-they seemed to know he was a good old guy. I know my Fuji will meet and greet him as will many of the other forum dogs at the rainbow bridge but I would have loved a few more days to absorb his wisdom and gentleness. God Bless the oldies!
Molly
Mukwa
nishinaabe mshkeke animo
(Native American Healing Dog)
ADA service dog
Hospice and seizure detector
Celebration of a life
Mukwa was a rescue dog with a mission to heal the hearts
of humans. With us for nine winters, he traveled for nearly
a decade. Mukwa led an active life that included 250,000
miles of travel, attendance at hundreds of Native American
events and conferences. He was a much loved guest at the
Grass Lake Community Civic Center. At the 2007 4-H State Conference, Mukwa was a featured guest. Ever ready, Mukwa traveled for four years with the Anishinaabe Ogitchidaw Warriors Society. Delighting fluent Ojibwe speakers, Mukwa proved himself a fluent listener of Ojibwemowin.
A white heart on his chest and silky to the touch, he was loved by over 2,000 Michigan school children. Some of the school districts he traveled to included Alpena, Brighton, Genessee Valley, and several Greater Lansing area schools. During the summer of 2008, Mukwa met an additional 200 children at Oscoda, Sault Ste. Marie, Hessel, Mt. Pleasant’s 2008 Freedom Walk and Homecoming powwow. Mukwa was a regular visitor for six years at the Clerical-Technical Union of MSU union hall providing comfort to distressed members. Mukwa traveled to Pawpaw, Coleman, Alma and Sparrow Health System for his hospice work.
After becoming ill on September 12, he left this earthly plain on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 during the full moon. Surrounded by his family, his heart stopped at 3:40am.
At sunrise, the north winds came through for the first time of the season to usher Mukwa to his heavenly home.
Smiler, gentle, loving, trusting, obedient, wise, respectful, and polite.
Elder, precious one, treasure, international traveler.
Giver of unqualified love.
Loved by all and loving of all.
MUKWA, Our darling dog,
You will live in our hearts.
We will love you forever.
James Anderson, handler
Patricia Shackleton, guardian
