My Akita Ran Away Last Night..........................?!

My Akita Ran Away Last Night.......................

From 6:30 - 11:00 I searched for him. On the beach, In the woods and across fields. When I did finally find him he ran away from me into the woods and I could not find him again. We then had a major thunder and lightening storm. At 11:00 it was too dark to continue searching to I stayed up until 2:30 am in case he came home. He did not. We got a phone call from the police this afternoon (after I had spent another four hours looking for him) saying he was in someone's garden. I went and picked him up. His whole appearance has changed, physcially and mentally. For the first time I am wary of him. (Strange) Hopefully he will be back to himself in a couple of days. Anyway - The Question: Owning a dog takes real commitment and personal self sacrifice do you have a story that shows your love and self sacrifice for your dog. I love to hear it....

Beautiful, heart melting story but in the wrong section.

Dogs are a very big responsibility.
Please, think twice before you get a dog.
You and your family should understand
these things about living with a dog:

Some dogs get big.
Some dogs bark a lot.
When you walk a dog, you have to pick up the mess.
Dogs can get sick and mess up the carpet.
Dogs can chew furniture.
Dogs shed hair.

Dogs get lonely when they are by themselves.
Dogs can chew your toys.
Dogs can get sick and cost a lot of money at the vet.
Dogs can be picky about their food.
Dogs jump on people.

Dirty dog dishes need to be washed.
Dogs need baths.
Dogs scratch, bite, and chew.
Dogs can't always understand what you are saying.
Dogs can get fleas, worms, and ticks.
Dogs can run away.

Dogs can bother the neighbors.
Dogs need to go for walks.
Dogs need things like leashes, collars, and toys which cost money.
Dogs need a pet sitter or boarding when you want to go away.
Dogs need frequent brushing.

Dogs need exercise.
Friends or family might be allergic to dogs.
Dogs need obedience training.
Dogs drool on your hands and on your clothes.
Someday your dog will die.

Remember these things about dogs. If any of these things bother you, maybe a dog is not the best pet for you.