Submitted photo of little lost Akira.
This is a photo of "Akira," a small Japanese breed of hunting dog called shibu inu. She disappearred from her home on Albion Road in Oakfield on Saturday. The family and especially the grandchildren are heartbroken.
Due to skin allergies, she was not wearing a collar at the time she disappeared.
Her loved ones say she resembles a fox in size and appearance. Sometimes the shibu inu is translated as "little brushwood dog." Adult females typically weigh about 18 pounds. It is an agile, independent breed. The Japanese breed standard says it exhibits: "A spirited boldness, a good nature, and an unaffected forthrightness, which together yield dignity and natural beauty."
In the photo above, Akira is waiting patiently for her master to get in the car and take her on an adventure -- traveling anyplace in the car is an adventure. Here she's thinking "C'mon, what's the hold up? I can't believe you can't find your sunglasses. You just had them on your head two minutes ago. ARGH! People!"
Anyone with information is asked to call Matt at (585) 704-9400.
I hope and pray you find
I hope and pray you find Akira soon !!!
Thank you, Billie, for your
Thank you, Billie, for your help. Although Akira has not yet been found, we hope she finds her way home somehow. We appreciate you posting this.
WE FOUND HER! AKIRA IS HOME.
WE FOUND HER! AKIRA IS HOME. Thank you everyone for looking. We are surprised and thrilled to have her back after 11 days.
That is wonderful new Jamie!
That is wonderful new Jamie! So glad to know your fur baby is home and safe!