Akita Angels

Akita Angels EDUCATION • INTERVENTION • RESCUE • ADVOCACY

Akita Angels is an IRS-approved, 501C3 animal-welfare organization that specializes in Akitas and other large, dominant and/or high-risk breed dogs. Every member of Akita Angels is an uncompensated volunteer and we rely on voluntary donations to fulfill our mission, which is to save the lives of Akitas and help their families in need. This page is dedicated to every Akita that ends up in the wrong

home, is misunderstood, mistreated, or not given the proper care, feeding, love, or respect that these intelligent, loyal, and beautiful dogs deserve.

Oh my Goodness!!! Attn: Southern California!!This morning, one of our shelter partners contacted to assist with taking t...
08/01/2026

Oh my Goodness!!!

Attn: Southern California!!

This morning, one of our shelter partners contacted to assist with taking this gorgeous lady, "Yuki", into rescue. This purebred, long-coated Japanese Akita is estimated to be about 12 years old and weighs about 56 lbs. She was found as a "stray" - no microchip, no collar or tags - and so far, no one has attempted to reclaim her. Shelter vet's observation/notes are unremarkable and typical for an older lady. Behaviorally, she is quiet, friendly but a little reserved and stoic, and these are all things we would expect from an Akita.

A kennel in rescue is not the best option for an older lady like Yuki, and with such a sweet, soft temperament, we think she would not do well. We are collaborating with our sister-rescues and rescuers, and, Japanese Akitainu Club of America is also assisting us in networking Yuki and helping find her an appropriate and forever landing spot. Due to age (and being un-spayed) she is not adoptable to the public at this time.

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Video in the first comment. If this little lady has caught your interest or your heart, or you'd like to meet her and possibly foster or adopt, please reach out to us at: [email protected].

We will always consider an out of area/out of state adopter, but we do not ship dogs.

In honor, and memory of, Kai Bigler 🥰
08/01/2026

In honor, and memory of, Kai Bigler 🥰

Rest in Peace, Wheezy (Dec 2016-Jan. 6, 2026)Yesterday, a family in our rescue circle lost a special little girl.In Apri...
07/01/2026

Rest in Peace, Wheezy (Dec 2016-Jan. 6, 2026)

Yesterday, a family in our rescue circle lost a special little girl.

In April 27, 2017, a young female Akita - just 37 pounds and estimated to be 6 months old - showed up in a high intake shelter. By early May, she had not yet been adopted by a member of the public and was now on the euth list. Carol Yogi, a member of our rescue team - already had a young male Akita - but saw the plea wanted to help by fostering and helping place her. Logistics were such that Patty Etherington headed over to the shelter and exited her for us, allowing Carol to pick her up from Patty. Wheezy came home with Carol and was given time to decompress, rest, play, settle in, and be evaluated to see what type of personality she had.
Bouncy - playful - affectionate - SMART - and a true desire to please the humans around her.

When Wheezy met Stefanie Vine and family, it was clear she (Wheezy) chose them. For the next 8.5 years, Wheezy has been the light, the joy, and the biggest 4-legged blessing anyone one could ask for. Wheezy had the best bed in the house, humans who loved her, and she wanted for nothing - she had space to run, play, a little human who doted on her, and an adopted-doggy-brother named Sawyer.

Without warning yesterday afternoon, Wheezy seemed unwell, and was immediately taken to the vet. A short time later, it was the awful news that nothing could be done, and she passed. Like so many Akitas, this bouncy - yet still stoic girl - hid the signs of what had been going on in her body. So many of us have experienced this sort of thing and beaten ourselves up. Only in time do we hopefully reconcile that the awful feeling of "if only" or "woulda, coulda, shoulda" has no place when a silent assassin - cancer - is at work. Cancer is still a hideous disease and no cure. We also have to remind ourselves that dogs can't speak, and for a family-first-breed such as an Akita, they hide their pain and most often don't show any signs of being sick until it's too late.

Wheezy's family is beyond devastated. Just how do you go home from the vet and explain to your young child that Wheezy is gone and is not coming home. As with something so sudden, it's so easy to focus on the way Wheezy's journey ended. Having been through this so many times -ourselves and with others - we choose to try to focus on the beautiful life Wheezy had - for almost 9 years - long after that "euth" date in 2017.

Please consider leaving a kind word for Wheezy's humans to help them with their grief. Thank you all for your love and support of us, and for one another.

"I want an Akita puppy - but would never-ever rescue one because the Akita puppies in rescue are not as "good" as one I ...
06/01/2026

"I want an Akita puppy - but would never-ever rescue one because the Akita puppies in rescue are not as "good" as one I can get from a breeder."

Us: "Um. Ok."

Fact: This is the annual "Fail to Sell" season, aka, "Puppy Dumping Month." There are so many Akitas in rescue - from babies, like this, to Adults and Seniors. So many ... American Akitas, Japanese Akitas, males, females .... if you don't choose to you will never know what it feels like to RESCUE a perfect companion.

Remember, we can put Back Yard Breeders OUT OF BUSINESS by not buying their dogs.

Anyone with a double-coated dog knows how much they LOVE sitting outside in the snow. Let's see your pics!
05/01/2026

Anyone with a double-coated dog knows how much they LOVE sitting outside in the snow. Let's see your pics!

04/01/2026

This is awful.

16 puppies surrendered in 2 hours at just one shelter. This madness is happening every single day and we are seeing “Backyard Breeder Dumps” every day.

We need to put an end to Backyard Breeding, offer free spay and neuter, and enforce it.

Happy New Year! May 2026 give each and every one of us 365 more opportunities to expand our hearts, be kinder to one ano...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year!
May 2026 give each and every one of us 365 more opportunities to expand our hearts, be kinder to one another, help ease the suffering of animals, and lessen the load of the rescues that save them. We are grateful for your love, support, and encouragement, and wish you and your family peace and prosperity in the coming year.

**PET OWNERS TAKE PRECAUTIONS NOW** With New Year's Eve just hours away, so are the FIREWORKS!! Secure your pets in a sa...
31/12/2025

**PET OWNERS TAKE PRECAUTIONS NOW**
With New Year's Eve just hours away, so are the FIREWORKS!! Secure your pets in a safe place in the house or in the garage. That wall in your backyard that you think your pet can't jump...think again!! When terrified your pets are unstoppable. Avoid the heartache of your beloved family member being lost or possibly hit by a car. BE A RESPONSIBLE PET OWNER AND KEEP THEM SAFE. Wishing you all a very Happy New Year! 😊

27/12/2025

THE SHELTER's ARE FULL. Every public shelter, humane society, and rescue is at and/or over intended capacity. Every single day we receive more than 300 emails from shelters begging- begging - for help in exiting animals that are in their care and have no interest - not because there is something 'wrong' with them, there are simply not enough homes. Mama dogs, puppies, puppies without a mama dog. And there they sit. Even cute and healthy puppies are being euthanized or if "lucky" - growing up in a kennel with 5-9 other dogs of their litter. Imagine that. Rescues are stretched thin .. resources are scarce and everyone we know just want's to give up. Something has to give. Something has to change. People need to stop having an "ooops" litter, or, worse yet, a "planned" or a "just one time" litter. Drained - Completely Physically. Mentally and Emotionally Exhausted.

Wishing you a joyous, safe, and peaceful Christmas!May your day be filled with hope, happiness, love, and fun!
25/12/2025

Wishing you a joyous, safe, and peaceful Christmas!
May your day be filled with hope, happiness, love, and fun!

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