Oh Wilbur I just had a feeling that Robilee had probably gotten to congratulate you before me! You will most certainly get your share of accolades from KYS as well shortly and many others as through these two we all have fallen in love with akitas. They say you are a mix and that you snort. Hmmmm.. could a puggily be in your family tree? Seriously, though, I was smitten with your photo and, like Robilee, would love to just run my fingers through your awesome furry self. You are a hero and have been a lifelong companion to your human. Your *diet* made me laugh out loud. Silly boy! I had a granddog named Dale who shared many of your fears, and then some, and he was about 100 lbs. when he went to the RB. Having known Dale, I also had to smile at your fear of hot water bottles as he was terribly afraid of empty milk jugs. I am getting wordy here so will close now with a simple wish for many more happy years with your humans and a big Congrats to you!