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Dogs have been part of my life since I was an infant. My first dog, Pooch, was a German Shepherd who joined our family when I was a baby. We grew up together and were best friends until we were both 14, when he crossed the rainbow bridge. Dogs have been my constant companions ever since. By 12, I had started my own neighborhood dog-walking business and was volunteering with local animal rescues. Years later, that passion led me to found Akira Animal Rescue, my foster-based nonprofit specializing in medical dogs and puppies. My experience spans dogs of virtually every size and stage of life — from tiny companion breeds and young puppies to German Shepherds, Siberian Huskies, seniors, and dogs with medical or behavioral needs. Growing up, I also cared for a rescued street dog, a Pomeranian mix, and a Lhasa Apso. Today, I have four dogs of my own, so understanding different personalities, energy levels, boundaries, and needs is simply part of my everyday life. One of my greatest teachers was my senior dog, Akira. When I came into his life at 7, he had experienced a difficult start in life and struggled with trust and resource guarding. With patience, consistency, and structure, he became an incredibly secure and loving dog. Later in life, he developed liver disease and seizures, and I helped manage his medications and medical care until he crossed the rainbow bridge in 2024. He ultimately inspired me to start Akira Animal Rescue. A different kind of Rover stay 🐾 I provide full-time premium daycare and boarding from a private, gated, multi-level compound in the Hollywood Hills. The property gives me something I consider incredibly important in dog care: space, flexibility, and the ability to individualize each dog’s stay. Although I have four dogs of my own, they do not need to reside at the boarding property and can stay at our other home nearby. This means your dog is never expected to simply fit into an established pack. I can make decisions about socialization and playmates based on your dog’s personality, size, energy level, and comfort. I don’t believe every dog needs the same experience. Social dogs may enjoy carefully supervised play with compatible friends, while shy, senior, small, or more independent dogs can have their own space and individual attention. The property allows me to create smaller playgroups and use separate indoor and outdoor areas rather than putting every dog together. New arrivals are also given time to settle in and decompress. Introductions are gradual and based on body language and comfort rather than immediately placing a new dog into a group. I am extremely hands-on and attentive with the dogs in my care. I supervise interactions, learn each dog’s individual personality, reinforce good manners, and tailor walks, play, enrichment, affection, and downtime to the dog in front of me. Don’t be surprised if your dog picks up a new command or trick while they’re here! What your dog can expect: • An AirTag fitted upon arrival and worn throughout their stay • A thoughtful decompression and introduction period • Supervised play and a structured daily routine • Spacious, dog-friendly indoor and outdoor areas • Separate play yards and smaller, compatible playgroups • Walks and enrichment tailored to their energy level and personality • Plenty of individual attention, affection, and downtime • Care from someone experienced with puppies, seniors, medications, medical needs, and a wide range of temperaments My goal is to offer something different from a traditional boarding facility. I want dogs to have the comfort and individual attention of staying in a home, with the space and flexibility to create an experience around their needs. Every booking also helps support the work of Akira Animal Rescue. ❤️