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Always remembered

Obi

2002 - 2013

A life carried forward in memory.

Obi was found running loose at the age of about 9 months. Through akita rescue, he found a lifelong home with a family whose first akita had just died. Obi helped heal their broken hearts. He brought love and joy to his mom and dad for over 10 years. Obi was a certified therapy dog and was an excellent ambassador for the breed. 2002-2013

Original ARSF tribute View the preserved source

Rainbow Bridge artwork preserved from ARSF’s memorial archive

Always part of our story

Held close by ARSF

A heart appears beside the names of 77 Akitas for whom rescue became their final home.

They may not have reached a traditional adoptive family, but they were not without one. They were sheltered, cared for, and loved by the ARSF community through the end of their lives.

The heart honors that bond.

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