Why a breed specific rescue for Akitas?
Akitas are large, strong, highly intelligent, independent and loyal dogs. Quick learners, they are loyal to their family and typically do not do well in a shelter situation. Because the Akita is naturally aloof except with his family, many shelters mistakenly believe them to be shy or mean. Chances are they are neither but are choosing to distance themselves from strangers while they wait (in vain) for their family to come for them. Most shelter personnel have very limited knowledge of the Akita and fail to give prospective owners a clear understanding of the dog. We believe breed-specific rescues are better for Akitas because the Akita is not the right dog for everyone. Many Akitas end up in rescue because their people got the dog before they learned about the breed. Please do your homework before you decide to adopt any breed of dog. Reputable Akita rescue organizations work hard to match the right dog with the right individual or family. Left in a shelter, it’s almost as if the Akit
