What is it that makes all the heartbreak of rescue worth it? When an abandoned, neglected, and even abused Akita finds his new loving forever home. Here are some examples of those Akitas who we have been fortunate enough to help through support of people like you. These Akitas and their new families, all of us at HOD, and all the Akitas in need we have yet to meet, thank you for all your support in helping making stories like these possible.