Akita that kept 10-year vigil inspires books, movies - South Coast Today

If you’re a dog lover or just enjoy a heartwarming tale, don’t miss “Hachiko Waits,” a children’s book inspired by a true story about a loyal Akita, one of seven canine breeds designated as natural monuments in Japan. The 90-page book (Henry Holt and Continued

It was billed as the happy reunion of a stolen puppy and his loving owner–the perfect heartwarming story for the evening news. But it ended up as something more tawdry, the second setback in a day for animal welfare workers who rescued 50 dogs from Continued