This is the question that we asked when we met Sakari.  
How could such a sweet little girl be returned to the shelter
three times? Her story like many others is one of
misunderstanding. The people who adopted Sakari the
three previous times were not out to do the wrong thing; in
fact I am quite sure that their intentions were the best.
Unfortunately even the best of intentions can make for sad
consequences.

Sakari came into our care, when her most recent adopter
realized that things were not working out, and through the
assistance of a caring ACO, was put in contact with Tundra
Spirits.

Sakari was a little apprehensive when she first entered our
home and met Misty, (our resident Beagle and official
Husky helper) but what would one expect from a little girl
who had been through some many new homes recently, let
alone the experience of a shelter.

Through it all Sakari's sweet nature would shine through.
Never a growl or show of aggression, perhaps not the most
obedient at first, but giving it her best. It was this sweet and
caring nature that just drew us in.
Oh well, we have fallen victim to the foster family curse. The pack has grown
by another wet tongue greeting me a good morning at 5:00 AM daily, to say,
"Hey its a  BRAND NEW DAY!!"
When Sakari went for her first Vet visit, it was discovered that
she would need some special attention.  To us,  this just
meant that we would be able to show Sakari that her trust in
us was well placed.

Over the next few weeks Sakari really started to open herself
to joining our little pack.  Her sweet and gentle natured now
included a certain kind of acceptance. This was her new
home, and she was safe here and would not be sent away
again.
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