Cassie – Akita in very bad condition

[martinacarey]

We took Cassie (Who we’re now calling Keyko) home on Sunday. We took her straight out for a walk with Kas and Kuma to introduce them and it went well. She was crying a bit when we got her back to the house and was a little confused I’m sure. She got so upset when I went upstairs she was howling and crying probably not sure if I was coming back. We thought she might not settle last night when we went to bed but she was great not even a whimper. She’s stolen Kumas bed but Kuma doesn’t seem to mind, the two of them are getting on great playing the big puppys that they are! I had her at the vet today so I’ve been given a medicated wash for her skin, hopefully it’ll help with the itching.

[Jenny]

Thanks for the update Martina – I’m delighted Keyko is getting on with the other "girls". You both do a wonderful job with these dogs who otherwise would not have a chance.

[martinac]

she is so lucky to have you guys! you really are wonderful! Am sure she will thrive along with Kuma and Kas!. Best of luck Keyko…another k!!

[martinacarey]

Keyko is getting on great with our two other girls. I’ve some photos of her playing with Kuma I’ll post them up. She’s not scratching as much now after her medicated bath so hopefully that’ll help her skin.

Keyko giving Kuma a kiss

Keyko has taken over the comfy bed

[Harry]

Hi Jimmy, May thanks for introducing me to your wonderful dogs. My daughter has not stopped talking about how great they look. I do not know how you can take such unfortunate animals and nurse them back to health. The three K’s are wonderful characters, well done.

[Harry]

Jimmy, The girl’s name Kiko \k(i)-ko\ is a variant of Keiko (Japanese), and the meaning of Kiko is "be glad; rejoicing child". Strange how the name is so apt !!

[Jenny]

Great photos – Keyko looks so much better – many thanks.

[YvonneM]

She doesn’t look like the same dog. A a little diamond in the rough!

[martinacarey]

Well Keyko is getting on great, she had her second medicated bath the other day and the scratching has more or less nearly stopped completely. We’ve to bring her back to the vet Monday just to check if she needs another one. All the bald patches that were so bloody and sore from scratching are starting to grow hair back now and the wirey coat she had is getting so much softer now. I’ll post up some pics we took of herself, Kas and Kuma before she went.

[Harry]

Its great to see keyko enjoying herself with Kumo, lovely pictures.

[martinacarey]

Well we had another little visitor staying with us for a few days, a little pom called Foxy. He was only around 8 months and loved to chase and play. Kas happily ignores puppys, they’re too young, delicate and energetic to play with for her. Keiko on the other hand welcomed this new "Toy" to play with being a big puppy herself. It was a bit of a crazy house sometimes when playing and chasing broke out. Foxy would try to get a game going then be afraid when Keiko started to chase him and hide under the table snarling at her. It was abit of a mismatch size wise so we had to calm it down a few times incase anyone got hurt but I think Keiko was abit afraid of him when he would be snapping and slapping her!

Keiko’s eyes were still looking abit sore and she still had alot of discharge coming out of them so she’s on drops to help them but she actually has entropian eyelids (they’re turning in and rubbing off her eye) so the vet said if they need to be corrected it can be done when she gets spayed, poor girl.

But after all the initial excitement of playing Keiko would go to her bed for a sleep and Foxy would watch her and when she was settled he’d wander over and lick her sore eyes clean and she’d just lie there with her eyes closed and let him, it was so cute. Then when he was finished he’d get back up on the couch and go asleep.

[Jenny]

Wonderful photos – Keiko looks great – well done.

[martinacarey]

Keiko is getting on well, her coat is so much thicker and darker now she looks great! She is getting spayed tomorrow and off to her new home next week. Here’s some updated pictures of her.

[martinacarey]

Here’s some more pictures of her having fun in the park with Kas.

[Jenny]

You both have done a wonderful job with Keiko – she looks terrific.

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