Argos Shutack

Argos was a young puppy and new addition to a loving family whose life was tragically cut short (21-148). Here you can learn more about who he was for the brief but wonderful time he lived.

Argos was an Akita born at a breeder in Pennsylvania and flown all the way to Arizona to join his forever family, Larry and Sherry Shutack. He lived with the Shutacks for only five months before he passed away, but during that time he left memories that would last for a lifetime.

He always thought of himself as a very big dog—he was, after all, an Akita—even though he was just a puppy of a few months old. Perhaps he felt bigger than he was because he was such a big part of his family's life. Whatever the reason, he had absolutely no fear chasing their chickens around and loved getting into everything.

Much like the Argos of Greek mythology, his love and loyalty never wavered despite the misfortunes that befell him. He will be forever loved and missed.