Before you decide that an Akita is the breed for you, first educate yourself thoroughly. It’s not a breed for everyone.

Akita Rescue Links:

These organization show Akitas on their website that are looking for a new home with a loving owner. You can also read the stories of previously helped and rehomed Akitas. Many make great pets.

Akita Rescue Society of America @USA

The Akita Rescue Society of America (ARSA) was founded in 1976 by a small group of Akita fanciers who recognized the need to assist abandoned Akitas.

Akita Rescue and Welfare Trust @UK

AR&W (UK) has a 24 hour helpline number that is given to all adopters, as well as a network of coordinators to offer support should any problems arise during the Akita’s life.

Japanese Akita Welfare Trust @UK

The JAWT was the first Akita association dedicated to Japanese Akita rescue registered as a charity in England and Wales, Registration Number 1080152, and has been helping Akitas and their owners for many years.

If you feel that you can offer a much needed loving, caring home to one these unfortunate Akitas, then contact the Akita Rescue organization near your home.

Some rules I found in an Akita adoption form online:

  1. The Akita is a large, strong dog which, like all dogs, needs to be trained properly and controlled at all times.
  2. Nobody should own an Akita if he/she is not absolutely sure that they can control such a dog, and is willing and able to devote time and effort to teach the dog basic good manners.
  3. The Akita has a natural guarding instinct without being encouraged to be aggressive. No owner should take any action to encourage the Akita’s natural guarding instincts.
  4. No Akita should be in the charge of anyone under the age of sixteen years or anyone who is not capable of controlling it, physically and mentally, even for a short time.
  5. When taking the Akita out in public it is of paramount importance to show consideration for other people, dogs and livestock. You should NEVER let your Akita off its lead.
  6. Akita owners should be aware that these dogs become devoted to and feel protective towards their household and family members. It is of vital importance that this is born in mind when children are playing, visitors call, people arguing, etc.
  7. Third party insurance should be taken out on any Akita that you own.