17th Circuit Therapy Dog Volunteers, Inc.

17th Circuit Therapy Dog Volunteers, Inc.

17th Circuit Therapy Dog Volunteers, Inc.

Meet Jake (Retired)

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Breed: Anatolian Shepherd
Handler: Jim
Weight: 145
Nickname: Big Handsome
Hobbies: Laying around in his yard
Date Passed: January 17, 2026

Jake was adopted from a farm in Arkansas when he was about a year old. He was transported to St.Louis by volunteers where I picked him up and took him to his new home. He now lives a very casual life with an older brother name Bear and a sister named Nikita, who both are also adopted. Jake likes to wrestle, tackle, and chase his sister in his large back yard. He loves to chase birds, squirrels, and protect his yard from everything. But he is a gentle giant with a huge heart who loves attention but has a strong protective/guarding nature.