Today is Akira’s turn for a Cartoon Alter Ego.  Akira came to us via rescue in 2009.  Her previous owners brought her to us when one became allergic.  Originally, we put her with the other dogs in the stalls, but realized quickly that she was not fitting in.  Her extremely friendly and timid nature did not mesh well with the others who wanted to play aggressively.  At the time, we had no Huskies in the house, and decided she would be a good fit there.  Now 5 years old, Akira has become a staple in our household.  She is still very friendly and happy-go-lucky.

Akira’s cartoon alter ego is Dory, the blue fish from “Finding Nemo”

You will not find a fish more friendly and more sociable than Dory.  She would love to chat with you all day and tell you her life story... but she can't.  Dory suffers from short term memory loss.  Dory is the good samaritan who offers to help Marlin his son find Nemo.  She is certainly an odd partner for such a quest, but her optimism proves an invaluable quality to help overcome the impossible. To Dory, the glass is always half-full. 

This personality seems to fit Akira.