About Fifi

Our gorgeous Fifi is a natural poser and photogenic beauty, who will make Akita lovers swoon! Five years old, she joined our rescue recently, after spending some time at NYCACC. Fifi was surrendered by an owner who moved to dog unfriendly housing. She was understandibly shaken by the betrayal, and could not relax enough to acclimate to her new surroundings. She was left in the Brooklyn Shelter, where her fearful behavior did not win her many friends. Fifi was quickly placed on the euthanasia list, but we invited her to Connecticut as soon as she came onto our radar. We were pleased to see her shelter fearfulness quickly resolve. Fifi has adapted nicely to the dramatic changes in her life and has shown us her best self. She has a loving personality, tinged with a bit of sadness, as though she longs for a connection to her special someone. Keeping in mind that Akitas are strong, powerful hunting dogs, we'd like Fifi's adopters to have a good deal of large rescue dog experience, as well as some physical strength to provide her with the leadership she needs. Fifi weighs a healthy 50 pounds.. Even though she is a powerful girl, she is well mannered on lead. Fifi is a moderately energetic dog that needs sufficient exercise to get her yayas out. She will keep pace with her handler, during a walk or hike, but then will settle down for a nap by the fire. Besides daily walks, Fifi should be put through a daily obedience routine that challenges her mind as well. Fifi is the kind of dog that needs both mental and physical challenges. She has responded extremely well to basic obedience training, and has mastered her basic commands. She enjoys her training sessions. and has passed most of the Canine Good Citizen Tests. In the hands of motivated adopters, this magnificent beauty will be a superstar. Fifi is a friendly girl, and would do well in an active adult home, prepared for the rigors of managing a powerful adult dog. She seems to like people, and tends to greet strangers calmly, but Akitas have protective tendancies, so adopters should exercise caution in stranger introductions. We think that she could easily overwhelm small children, and she is best suited to an only dog home. Cats are a definite no no. Fifi has good house manners and is house trained and crate trained. Adopters should expect to troubleshoot the occasional accident that will inevitably occur during Fifi's transition to a new home. She is in excellent health, and has been spayed. She has had routine vaccinations and health screenings, and has been dewormed, and microchipped. If you are interested in Fifi, please write to Denise at [email protected] or call/text Denise at 860-908-9738 for more info.

Windham County
Canterbury, Connecticut