We’ve been fostering dogs from SICSA. We have two older big dogs and they are good trainers for young whippersnappers. Plus, they come to my office every day with me.

Last Friday I went to pick up Akeeli, a black Lab mix. They told us she was a 1-year-old puppy, about 45 lbs., who had been adopted and returned because she had severe separation anxiety (the new owner only kept her from Friday to Monday before bringing her back). She wasn’t doing well at SICSA in a cage (they didn’t tell us she had stress diarrhea until after we got her home- but, we never saw evidence of it). She immediately bonded with me. I’ve never met a dog quite so loyal or faithful- so trusting so quickly (my dogs have always found me- after being abused). She doesn’t like me to leave her- even when I’m in the bathroom- she sits outside the door and waits. She will jump up gently to greet people, and practically does pirouettes on her hind legs when the leash comes out. She’s great with kids, other dogs and old people.

She’s totally housebroken, doesn’t chew on things (except dog toys), she’s perfect in every way except she will bark when left people-less and still whimpers when I leave. She will take off if given a chance, but comes to me. When the 8-year-old let her loose the other day- she ran directly to my office, looking for me.

Needless to say, I hate to take her in for adoption today, starting at 11 am. But, I want all of you to consider this wonderful dog who needs a good home. The adoption fee is about $150. She’s already fixed. She knows her commands and is smart as a whip. I think she’s older- although her teeth are perfect, I think she’s probably closer to 3 or 4- because she can settle down just fine, despite having a lot of energy when it’s time to play.

She will be very stressed out in the kennel, so take my word for it- you get her home, she’ll be the best dog you ever had. And, if for any reason you need a dog sitter, she’ll always be welcome here.

SICSA is at 2600 Wilmington Pike,  Dayton, OH 45419 (937) 294-6505 You can come see her starting at 11 a.m.