Volunteer of the Year 2010
AKKNR Board of Directors would like to congratulate the second recipient of the Volunteer of the Year award, Jay Randall, who is recognized for his outstanding volunteer work during 2010. Jay and his lovely wife Genevieve have gone above and beyond to open their home to two AKK in need this year, Taz and Takoda, in the midst of welcoming their first daughter, Katherine-Rose to the family in July.
Taz arrived just after Katherine-Rose was born, and was definitely a challenge to work with. He was an owner surrender who was healthy, had complete records, but was extremely fearful and aggressive dog toward strangers. Jay drove 75 miles each way to pick up Taz. Cared for him, evaluated him, and after enough time had passed with evaluating his temperament, he found the perfect forever home in Arizona.
Takoda is a completely different story who arrived the week before Christmas. Without hesitation Jay picked him up. Was there ever a doubt? Certainly not! He came to Jay with no records whatsoever, a debilitating eye condition, is in need of socialization, and was saved only by the fact that both shelters he was taken to refused to take him because of overcrowding (one was a kill shelter). We are grateful this sweet little guy has been blessed with finding his forever home with AKKNR as he is going to make a wonderful companion to come home to.
Jay wants to especially thank his wife, Genevieve as he certainly hasn’t acted alone in his rescue efforts. His wife plays a key role in allowing them to do what we do, which hasn't been easy.
The BOD aren’t quite sure where they find the time with a newborn, working full-time, a pack Alaskan Klee Kai of their own to volunteer, but we are grateful. Needless to say their dedication to rescue exemplifies their commitment to the Alaskan Klee Kai Breed and our community. We certainly could use more volunteers as willing and dedicated, as they a rare breed.