WHISKER WALK 2024

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Whisker Walk Team Tomo & Toshi

In Memory of Therapy Dog Keeva, 2015 (adopted)-2023.

This is Toshi’s very first Whisker Walk! Toshi is also adopted from Big East Akita Rescue (like Keeva!). Toshi, a long coat Japanese Akita Inu, was rescued after the shutdown of a large puppy mill operation. Even though area rescues were full, BEAR did not give up on the dozens of dogs that needed help. Today, Toshi is in training to become a certified therapy dog like her “brother,” Tomo.

Tomo is a 2 year old American Akita that works with Animal Assisted Therapy Services MA and visits schools, colleges, nursing homes, alcohol rehab facilities, prisons, and more within Massachusetts. Toshi, a supercharged and extremely fluffy puppy, already shows excitement for meeting new people and is picking up on new tricks and commands quickly. We think she will be a wonderful therapy dog and also serve as an educational tool to teach others about the Akita Inu breed and the dangers of puppy mills and animal hoarding.

We are forever indebted to BEAR for Keeva; the Whisker Walk is important to us so we can raise funds so they can continue their mission of rescuing dogs like Toshi and provide care for other akitas in need!