A Program of the Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance
	Akira Week 1 ║  Week 2  ║  Week 3  ║  Week 4  ║  Week 5  ║  Week 6  ║  Week 7 Week 8  ║  Week 9  ║  Week 10  ║  Week 11  ║  Week 12 ║  Week 13 ║  Week 14 ADOPTED!!! Week 14 Akira headed home this week and her new mom reports that she's already doing great with her new kitty sisters and doggie brother.  She's had her first trip out to bring a smile to the face of someone in need of some cheering up and there's lots more to come for her.  We couldn't be more proud of her!   Week 13 Jackpot!!  Akira has finally found someone who will love and appreciate her for exactly who she is.  he'll have a wonderful home full of love, attention and lots of exercise.  Plus, she'll have a job!  Akira is going to be a therapy dog and also go through training to be a search and rescue dog.  We're all so excited for her!   Week 12 Akira is heading out this weekend to meet some potential new friends.  We really hope she finds someone soon who will love and adore her as much as we do.  She is such a dear, fragile soul and despite her playful personality still needs some to comfort her and help her continue to build her confidence and help her feel safe and secure.  Maybe she'll find them soon...fingers and paws crossed!   Week 11 Akira is so much fun to be around.  She was a doll, as usual, with the groomer this week and set the tone for the rest of the pups.  She walked nicely on her leash (for the most part) and came back looking and smelling absolutely beautiful!  She's been such a great addition to our HOPE family, but we really hope that she'll find a home of her soon so that she can start the next chapter of her life.  We're all pulling for her!   Week 10 Akira reached some fantastic milestones this week.  She can now exist comfortably in a crowd with her handler nearby.  She flits from person to person and greets each one with a sniff and a wag.  If they're lucky, she'll stay for a backscratch and do her Akira-boogie.  It's terrific to see her starting to truly trust.  She gets a great deal of her confidence from her handler so her new family will have to be patient while she learns that they're on her team as well.  But, once she does, there's no sweeter dog in the world than this one.  It's utterly impossible to be i a grouchy mood with Akira nearby.  She's like a breath of fresh air!!   Week 9 Akira is a very funny and creative dog.  She bonds very quickly to people and then truly gives them her entire heart!  She enjoys the company of her handler so much that this week at night she went to her crate, pulled out her bed, dragged it over to his bed and laid down right next to him for sleepy time.  This girl is soooooooo ready to head into a home of her own.  She's just as nice as can be and with a little help and patience from a new family, her confidence will continue to grow.  Does she sound like a good fit for you?   Week 8 Akira is one fabulous ball of energy!!  She would play from sun-up until sun-down if she could and then she'd be perfectly ready to start again the next day.  She's smart and loves to learn new things.  Plus she's absolutely adorable!!!  She loves to be petted, snuggled, scratched, danced with, trained, loved...anything that involves you.  She would be great at agility or flyball or freestyle or just about anything.  She's the whole package and now all she needs is a home of her own where she will be loved for exactly who she is.  She's been waiting a very long time and now she's watched most pf her initial classmates move on to their new families.  Now, it's Akira's turn.  We know there is a border collie loving, frisbee tossing, creek swimming, nature loving person out there who is as active and fun as Akira.  She'd make a great friend!!     Week 7 Akira had a great day out on the town this weekend.  She thoroughly enjoyed her time visiting the residents of the Alzheimer's Unit at Manor Care Nursing Home.  She was a little nervous at first, but once everyone was settled in, she worked the room like a pro.  She showed off her tricks, freely offered her belly for tummy rubs and was more than happy to take treats from each of the residents.  Her adorable spotted legs were a big hit among the staff and residents at the nursing home and she just ate up all of the attention.  She is such a funny girl and full of personality.  She's still a bit nervous around strangers, but she warms up quickly when given the opportunity to sniff them out...and a few Pupperonis never hurt!!    Week 6 Akira has made more friends in her short time at the prison than any other dog we've ever had.  Her personality is positively infectious and it is impossible to ignore the overwhelming zest she has for life.  She's still not completely sure of herself with other dogs so she compensates by being a bit on the bossy side.  It's all for show though.  She pushed Steven a little too far this week and was more than happy to back off when he'd finally had enough and told her so.  She is finally putting on some much needed weight and her obedience training is coming along nicely.  Akira's biggest  challenge at the moment is keeping her paws on the ground when greeting friends.  She is always so happy to meet people, that she often just loses herself and goes straight past the paw-shake and right onto hugging as she's known them her whole life.  We should all be so lucky that being overly friendly was our worst character flaw.  Akira will be out on the town over the weekend.  Stop in at Borders in Camp Hill from noon to 3 PM this Saturday and say hello!   Week 5 Akira has really found herself at the prison.  She's become more and more confident with each passing week and now relishes the idea of strangers coming over to pet her.  She became very attached to her handlers very quickly so there's no doubt that she'll do the same for the person or people who decide that she's the girl for them.  Akira will heading out on the town with Steven next Saturday, August 16th.  They'll both be doing a therapy day at ManorCare nursing home in Camp Hill and then heading on to Borders in Camp Hill.  If you would like to meet this sweetheart of a girl, please stop into Borders on the 16th between noon and 3:00 to say hello.   Week 4 Akira is quite simply one of the sweetest dogs we've ever had.  She is so friendly with people and it's utterly impossible to be in a bad mood whenever she's nearby.  She loves attention and is learning to keep her paws on the floor in order to get it.  Her manners with the other dogs improve from week to week and she's made some new doggie friends over the last month.  She adores Steven and gets along great with Cole and Charlie too.  This little girl will make a great friend and companion to a very lucky person.  Is it you?   Week 3 Akira is just the definition of fun.  She is such a happy-go-lucky kind of girl.  Her fear and apprehension of strangers is a distant memory.  Now, she sees all people as potential snugglers, ear-scratchers and playmates.  She can't get enough which is why her handler will be working extra hard this week and helping her keep all four paws on the ground.  Her approaches to other dogs continue to improve.  She's learning that it's generally unnecessary to bark at every dog she passes.  She's even learning to play without dominating.  She's come a long way in just a few weeks and in just a few more, she'll be 100% ready to become a wonderful friend to the person lucky enough to adopt her.   Week 2 Akira has really settled in nicely.  Her fear of strangers is all but a memory and she is absolutely loving the attention that she gets from everyone at the jail.  This week, she'll be working extra hard on approaching other dogs while remembering her manners.  She can be a bit bossy with the other pups and can overwhelm them at first.  Fortunately, this just takes some practice.  She's already made friends with Steven and Elroy can't wait for the chance to play with her.  Akira had a very scary experience in her previous home where she was cornered and attacked by the other dogs.  Once she learns that she is safe and that the "pack" can be a great deal of fun, we're sure she'll be leading the games every day.   Week 1 Akira is off to a great start.  She is absolutely adorable, but she's already learned that good looks will only get you so far.  For a shy girl, she is coming around much quicker than we had anticipated.  She's already learning the many joys of being surrounded by lots of people who always want to pet you and give you treats.  What a life!!  She's approaching people on her own and showing less and less fear with each passing day.  She tends to be a little bossy with the other dogs, but loves to play.  She and Steven hit it off immediately and even Elroy has fallen prey to her charms.  Regardless, she'll be working on her do-dog manners this week and an approach that's a little less rambunctious.  She's a real sweetheart and we can't wait to see her blossom here with us!   UPDATE Akira is getting ready to start the program this Thursday, June 26th.  She is a two year old border collie mix who just needs a confidence boost and some polishing up of her manners.  She is a sweet girl and is available for adoption through Francisvale Home for Smaller Animals.  Stay tuned for her updates.
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