Akita Rescue of Northwestern Pennsylvania

04/26/2024

Griffin Pond Animal Shelter has some Akitas at their shelter. Please contact them for more info if you’d like to adopt a new furry family member.

04/11/2024

Happy National Pet Day!!

03/31/2024

Remember to keep your pets away from chocolates …no one needs a sick dog on Easter

24/7 emergency hotlines: Pet Poison Helpline: 855-764-7661 ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: 888-426-4435 One of the most common toxicities in dogs is caused by chocolate ingestion. Dogs cannot metabolize chocolate in the same way people can, so keeping chocolate or products containing caffeine in...

03/08/2024

Happy International Akita Day…
All 3 personal Akitas…first two have since passed on, so much personality differences but the same loyalty of the Akita.

03/05/2024

Here’s a good article on the thyroid…good protocol is to get your dog checked as the thyroid can affect the dogs health in various ways…

The thyroid gland controls the metabolic rate of the body. When the gland functions insufficiently, a condition known as hypothyroidism occurs. Dogs that are clinically affected may display one or more of the following clinical signs: weakness, lethargy, weight gain to the point of obesity, skin and...

02/20/2024

National Love Your Pet Day…
Bella…she’s not for adoption, she’s my own Akita.

01/19/2024

Mission Statement
Akita Rescue of Northwestern Pennsylvania is dedicated to the rescue and rehoming of abandoned, and neglected Akitas in northwestern Pennsylvania. We believe the best place for the Akita is in its home and we strive to keep them there rather than being surrendered. We will help with dog food and impound fees to keep dogs in their home. Everyday pets are surrendered due to owners who have become unable to care for their pet. With our food assistance program, we help your pet (regardless of breed) stay home and out of the shelter.
We are committed to:
* Saving Akitas from euthanasia: We work with shelters and animal control agencies to rescue Akitas at risk of being euthanized. We are strictly foster based. We do not utilize boarding facilities.
* Finding forever homes: We match our rescued Akitas with compatible families who can provide them with the love, care, and training they need to thrive.
* Educating the community: We educate the public about the unique needs and characteristics of Akitas to promote responsible ownership and prevent future surrenders.
* We however, do not intake Akitas with bite histories.
Guiding Principles
* Compassion: We treat all animals with compassion and respect.
* Integrity: We operate with honesty and transparency in all our activities.
* Stewardship: We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us.
* Collaboration: We work collaboratively with shelters, and animal control agencies to achieve our shared goals.
* Advocacy: We advocate for the welfare of Akitas through education, outreach, and legislative efforts.
* Community: We also help pets in need (food, medical, lost and found) in our local community regardless of breed or type of pet.
* International Akita Outreach: We also offer help internationally in selected areas.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of Akitas in northwestern Pennsylvania and beyond.

03/08/2023

Happy Akita Day

March 8th 1935 Hachiko died.
Today March 8th we remember Hachiko ❤
Happy International Akita Day ❤

02/07/2023