Whisker Walk Team Hoku

WHISKER WALK 2023

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Team Hoku

Steady was our sweet girl that we acquired in 2013 from Mojo Akitas. She had a successful run as a champion show dog along side her brother Nik. She joined our family after she was retired from showing. At the time, we also had her Uncle Zeus and they had many fun adventures together for 4 ½ years. Then one day Zeus was ready to cross the rainbow bridge and he said his goodbyes. We were very sad to lose him and Steady was depressed after Zeus passed. She was lonely and wanted another Akita family member to have adventures with her. We were blessed to adopt Zero from Namaste Akita Rescue Alliance in late 2017 and this started our journey in the world of rescue Akitas.

Our first Whisker Walk was in 2019 when we were known as Team Steady & Zero. Zero was our first rescue Akita and he was part of our family for 3 years. Sadly, in May of 2020 he began to have health issues and Zero crossed the rainbow bridge in August of 2020. Again, after losing Zero, Steady was sad and depressed. We reached out once again to Namaste Akita Rescue Alliance in September of 2020 only this time we wanted to foster a male Akita with the possibility to adopt. In October we got the call that a young male Akita was coming into their rescue by the name of Hoku. He was estimated to be 3 years old. We were overjoyed to meet him.

After their first meet and greet, it was clear to all of us that Steady had found a new friend and companion in Hoku. Hoku had a rough start and was bounced between two families who didn’t understand the needs of his breed before he ultimately ended up in the shelter. Steady was the perfect teacher for him – teaching him how to be a good boy and follow her lead. We officially adopted Hoku in December of 2020 after fostering him for 2 months for NARA. We now go on many new adventures together including trips in our camper and vacations in the mountains and at the beach.

Because of Akita Rescue, we have been able to give a loving home to both Zero and Hoku. That’s why we decided to participate in Whisker Walk for the first time in 2019 and now we are back again for our fifth year. Sadly, we had to say goodbye to Steady this past January, 2023. She was such a wonderful ambassador of her Akita Breed and words can’t describe how much we miss her. This year, we are dedicating our Whisker Walk to her memory along with her brother, Nik who also crossed the rainbow bridge in November, 2022. We want to help other Akita’s in need by raising funds for Big East Akita Rescue so other pups like Zero and Hoku can get the care they need and be able to find their forever families. Please consider a donation to our team to help us reach our fundraising goal of $1000. We are
excited at this opportunity to help!

The Hubbard Family