What is your dog's breed and age?
Akita 4 years

How has your dog impacted your life or the lives of others?
I got King from the shelter, but he literally saved me! He is my best friend the only one there for me through the rough times. He lets my grandson pull his ears to kiss him. He likes to go exploring, which upsets the neighbors. But he just wants to play. He brings a toy every time I come home. If I don’t play soon enough he throws it and catches it himself. The shelter said he was food aggressive. They did not tell me he would get in my fridge and eat everything that wasn’t green! Keeps me on my diet and in my toes!

How did your dog become a part of your family?
I got him from a shelter in Salt Lake City