We've had Ranger now for 10 years. He is now 11 years old. We got him from A.D.O.P.T. in Naperville and now find ourselves in a position where we can no longer have him.
He is a beautiful dog; however, he does not get along with other dogs. He also doesn't like cats, nor does he like bicycles. My husband and I have been divorced for about 3 years now and we have a "joint custody" arrangement. Unfortunately, he no longer wants responsibility of Ranger and since I live in an apartment, I cannot have him.
The fact he cannot get along with other dogs has been a BIG problem. He bit my ex-husband's next door neighbor because her dog came into the yard and a dog fight ensued and she tried to break it up. She ended up in the ER. An official report was made regarding the incident. Other than that, Ranger does get along well with people, but doesn't like other dogs, which can be pretty typical of Akitas.
Anyway, I'm now looking for a new home for him. It breaks my heart to have to give him up, but I'm not in a position to keep him. He needs a fenced in yard. He gets along great with kids.