Akita
Dogs for Adoption
in USA

Posted Breed: Akita (long coat). Max was one of six dogs we rescued from a life of living on a heavy chain. He was neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped on 10/23/17 and has been waiitng on his forever family to find him since then. He is being treated for heartworm disease, but we will cover the cost of that for him. He is house trained, crate trained, playful and happy. Very sweet, gentle and bright. Only fenced in yards and indoor homes will be considered. Interested? Please visit our web site to fill out a foster or adoption application! Because we are foster-based, we only schedule meet & greets to approved adopters. We feel that is fair to the foster family, so every meet & greet has the potential to result in an adoption! **Courtesy post** The foster/rescuer will process any applications submitted and have final approval of adoptions. We work with many rescues and strive to find every rescue in our care a great home. Sometimes that means transferring that pet to another location where adoption may be more likely. If you are interesting in meeting any of our pets, the process is to complete an application. It can be downloaded as a pdf document from our website and submitted by email to WindyRidgeRescue@gmail.com as a scanned document or as photos. Because we are foster based, we require an approved application to schedule a meet and greet. We feel that is fair to our fosters and rescues so every meet and greet can result in an adoption. ​Adoption fees are negotiable but our goal is to break even on a pet's medical expenses, although we know that will be the exception and not the case most of the time. Average adoption fees in the area range from $175 up to $450. ​As with every rescue, our resources are limited and the need for rescue help is unlimited. Your generosity helps us to rescue more. ​Adopting or fostering for a rescue frees up a space where a new rescue can reside. ​If you can't adopt or foster, than please consider donating.

Posted Breed: Akita (medium coat). Happy and curious 1 year old girl Bonnie is a kind soul. Be prepared for her to be waiting at the door excited to see you when you get home. Don’t open the door too fast or you’ll end up bump her with it. She is shy but she is sooo loving and affectionate. She is very protective when it comes to her family. When we first adopted bonnie my daughter was 8 years old and she adapted well but under supervision. When we would take her to the dog beach, if my daughter got a little to far in the water she would start trying to go in front of my daughter’s way to try to get her back to shore. I wouldn’t recommend her with small children or small animals. Bonnie loves belly rubs and when trusted, her favorite spot for rubs are calm soothing rubs down between her eyes and down to her nose. She’ll just lay on your lap for hours while watching tv when you are with her. She only barks when she senses danger or uneasiness, and you’ll feel her nervousness when she senses danger or something is just not right. She’ll pace near the door or go near the fence of the backyard, looking like she is securing the perimeters. Because she is usually relaxed and easy going around the home. She is an indoor girl. I know we can’t help who will adopt her next but we’ve keep her indoors and in the backyard when she wants. We keep the sliding door slightly open for her to come and go as she needs. Some helpful tips that we learned when we first adopted and were getting to know her: she needs trust and connection. I noticed that when we first got her she would flinch a little, but I would just reassure her "you’re okay girl", rub her head and pat her side a couple of times. She is a little food aggressive so if you feed her she needs her own bowl and she doesn’t share. She is a very very smart girl. We kept her in the garage for a few hours because we needed to clean the floors in the house and she didn’t like it. We put a baby barrier around her and she found a way back in the house using her nose to open the door that was ajar and somehow was able to get out of the baby barrier. We learned to double check everything because she is a trickster and can find a way when she wants. She also know how to get cobwebs out of her snout .The funniest thing to watch when she uses her legs to get them off her so smart. She knows how to lay down, sit and shake hands. She has been a amazing pet and has become part of our family. I pray that she finds a new home that she will be happy in. We never foresaw this day where we would need to give her up, we love her so much and it breaks our hearts to have to part with her. Thank you so much for being that light for us. #AkitaRanch 28930 Ellis Ave, Romoland, CA or please contact apassionforpaws@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @ http://instagram.com/apassionforpaws and on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Passion-For-Paws-Rescue-Inc/95142903795 and on Twitter https://twitter.com/apassionforpaws FOR COURTESY POSTINGS, PLEASE CONTACT THE SHELTER OR INDIVIDUAL LISTED DIRECTLY for more information on a particular dog. Did you know that you can be a hero? If this homeless dog steals your heart and you can't adopt at this time, we would welcome you to sponsor his/her rescue and save a life. Let us know by emailing us at: apassionforpaws@gmail.com THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ANIMAL RESCUE!

Posted Breed: Akita. Thank you for stopping by to see me! Please check below to see what upcoming adoption events I will be attending or apply here for a private meeting. If you have other questions about me you can email Underdog Rescue at <underdogrescue@petml.com> ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there*** FUN CITY DOGS- Sat, May 19 12:30pm - 2:30pm - 2213 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, MN DOB: 10/24/2017 Requires another dog in home: No Okay with dogs of all sizes: No - large dogs only Okay with cats: No Okay with children under 12 years old: Yes Requires a fenced yard: No Note: dogs must always be leashed whenever outside of a contained area Hi, I’m Goku, a male Akita puppy! I am happiest when I’m hanging out with my people, playing with my toys, running around in a fenced yard, and going on walks. I would love to have another young dog about my size to play with and burn off some of my puppy energy! You may not be very familiar with Akitas, so allow me to introduce myself and my breed. Akitas like exercise – a daily walk for sure, and a longer walk or a short run a couple times a week. As Akitas we were bred to guard Japanese nobility; we are very loyal to and affectionate with our people and we are mostly quiet. We require a lot of consistent training and socialization from an early age so we grow up understanding our world and the people in it. We aren’t very happy in crates because we don’t like feeling confined. If you have experience with and like training strong-willed dogs, enjoy getting out and exercising daily and if you don’t need to crate me for long periods, I’m the dog for you! In return I’ll be a trusting, loyal companion for life. This puppy requires an application fee. This fee must be paid within 24 hours or your application will be considered void. We will not review or contact applicants that have not completed the payment portion. Puppy Applications will be responded to within 5 business days, after receipt of the application fee. Please understand that paying the fee does not guarantee you will be approved to adopt the puppy. Our goal is place puppies in homes that are suited for their individual needs. You may be willing and able to provide a great home, but if it doesn’t meet the specific needs of the puppy, we will not approve your application. We accept applications for puppies until we have a candidate that meets all of the requirements needed for the specific puppy and they have been contacted to review the adoption process as well as agree to all of the terms to move forward. ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there*** ADOPTION EVENTS: Adoption events are updated as the foster home RSVP's to attend. Check back for updates on which events they will be attending. Please understand that all of our pets are in volunteer foster homes and sometimes "life" happens and the foster family cannot make it to their scheduled adoption event. If you are traveling from a far distance to meet a specific animal, please understand we cannot guarantee event attendance. You may wish to consider applying and setting up a private appointment. Private appointments are only scheduled after an application is submitted and approved. ADOPTION PROCEDURE: The first step in our process is to complete an online adoption application on our website: http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/ Note: In most circumstances Underdog Rescue will only adopt within 60 miles of Minneapolis, MN. All of our foster animals can be seen by appointment with an approved adoption application. Contact us at http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/contact-us/ if you have further questions. FOSTER CARE: All of our animals are fostered in individual homes or doggie daycare facilities. While they are in our care, they are part of our families and given lots of love. We work on training, crate-training and socialization prior to adoption. Each animal's behavior is evaluated and we have a sense of its temperament and personality. We look for adopters who will give each animal the wonderful life and permanent home that he or she deserves. If you have an interest and ability to be a foster home, please visit our website www.underdogrescuemn.com/foster-applications and fill out a foster application. NUTRITION: Nutrition is vital to the rehabilitation and life-long health of our pets. All of our foster animals are fed a premium diet such as NutriSource, Canidae, Orijen, Nature's Variety, Fromm, Pure Vita, Stella and Chewy's, Primal, or balanced raw diet. All adopters are required to continue providing premium diets for the life of the animal. YOU CAN HELP: Not able to foster or adopt right now? Please consider sponsoring an Underdog. Your donation will help us buy dog food and pay for medical costs. Visit this link www.underdogrescuemn.com/donate to donate. (Please note: A Paypal account is not necessary to use Paypal. When you get to the Paypal page, just use the link to the left of their login to make your donation via Paypal without an account.)

Posted Breed: Akita (medium coat). located in Romoland CA Tomatsu is a distinguished gentleman with a heart of gold. Loyal, quiet, clean, peaceful and affectionate; he appreciates those who appreciate and respect him. His favorite time is spent relaxing with those he loves. Very gentle with treats, well-mannered, and excellent on leash, his calm personality changes to excitement when you ask him to join you in a game of fetch! Quite the ladies man, he could be introduced to the right female companion, if done correctly. He enjoys peace and quiet, so therefore appreciates others that can give him personal space. NO CHILDREN UNDER 18. He would love to be part of your home! Meet handsome Tomatsu at Akita Ranch 28930 Ellis Ave, Romoland, CA (open 10-5, 7days) or email: apassionforpaws@gmail.com for adoption information.. Follow us on Instagram @ http://instagram.com/apassionforpaws and on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Passion-For-Paws-Rescue-Inc/95142903795 and on Twitter https://twitter.com/apassionforpaws FOR COURTESY POSTINGS, PLEASE CONTACT THE SHELTER OR INDIVIDUAL LISTED DIRECTLY for more information on a particular dog. Did you know that you can be a hero? If this homeless dog steals your heart and you can't adopt at this time, we would welcome you to sponsor his/her rescue and save a life. Let us know by emailing us at: apassionforpaws@gmail.com THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ANIMAL RESCUE!

Posted Breed: Akita (medium coat). in ROMOLAND, CALIFORNIA My perfect day would be to play with his favorite adults, go for a walk, and cuddle up with a favorite toy for a nap. Makoto is very intelligent, obedient with commands, pampers his toys, and once bonded, likes hugs, cuddles and adventures with his people! He is great with baths and has no toy or food aggression. VERY affectionate and submissive to his family. Once you are his friend you are his friend for life. Although he likes certain dogs, he should be an only dog to his family. Makoto loves to give kisses, rolls over for belly rubs, and enjoys playing fetch with a ball. He has the great Akita traits of loyalty and protecting his family. He is adventurous and loves exploring with his owner. He would love hiking, and exploring the outdoors on leash. Definitely NO kids, as he is reactive with children. To adopt him, he needs you to visit and interact a few times so that he learns to trust you since new people are strangers to him. Many people have wanted to adopt him because of his classic Akita appearance; he looks like the cover of a book on Akitas! Makoto is a true gem of an Akita and worth the few visits for him to choose you, as his best friend. Come meet handsome Makoto at Akita Ranch 28930 Ellis Ave, Romoland, CA (open 10-5, 7 days) or email: apassionforpaws@gmail.com for adoption information. Follow us on Instagram @ http://instagram.com/apassionforpaws and on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Passion-For-Paws-Rescue-Inc/95142903795 and on Twitter https://twitter.com/apassionforpaws FOR COURTESY POSTINGS, PLEASE CONTACT THE SHELTER OR INDIVIDUAL LISTED DIRECTLY for more information on a particular dog. Did you know that you can be a hero? If this homeless dog steals your heart and you can't adopt at this time, we would welcome you to sponsor his/her rescue and save a life. Let us know by emailing us at: apassionforpaws@gmail.com THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ANIMAL RESCUE!

Posted Breed: Akita (medium coat). located in Romoland CA If you find someone like Zoe, who makes you smile, checks up on you often to see if you're ok, watches out for you and will give you her heart...ADOPT her! Zoe is young, a little over a year old and was rescued from a breeder who was shut down. Although she had a rough start in life, that doesn't hold her back from living life to the fullest! She is fun-loving and a joy to be around. She loves bouncing around the play yard, going on walks and settling down for a good scratch. Always up for an adventure, she would be a great companion for any family but would need to be an only dog. She's ready to take her place by your side wherever you go! Meet beautiful ZOE at Akita Ranch 28930 Ellis Ave, Romoland, CA (open 10-5, 7 days) or email: apassionforpaws@gmail.com for adoption information.. Follow us on Instagram @ http://instagram.com/apassionforpaws and on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Passion-For-Paws-Rescue-Inc/95142903795 and on Twitter https://twitter.com/apassionforpaws FOR COURTESY POSTINGS, PLEASE CONTACT THE SHELTER OR INDIVIDUAL LISTED DIRECTLY for more information on a particular dog. Did you know that you can be a hero? If this homeless dog steals your heart and you can't adopt at this time, we would welcome you to sponsor his/her rescue and save a life. Let us know by emailing us at: apassionforpaws@gmail.com THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ANIMAL RESCUE!

Posted Breed: Akita (medium coat). Lets flip a coin! Heads, you're mine; Tails, I'm yours. Saxon is a handsome boy Akita that is calm, loyalty, strong, confident, gentle, and kind. He is all the wonderful Akita traits and would do well with a home that has positive leadership. He is a good boy that listens well. He is like most true male Akitas and needs to get to know you a little before fully giving his heart but he is friendly and gentle. He would need to be the only dog in a home but could possibly be the leader to another passive large dog. It would have to be the right match. He is stunningly handsome and a large young male that would be a great addition to an active family. He loves walks and would love camping, hiking and exploring. Come meet Saxon at the Akita Ranch! Meet him at #AkitaRanch, 28930 Ellis Ave, Romoland, CA or email apassionforpaws@gmail.com for adoption information. Open 10-5 7 daily. Follow us on Instagram @ http://instagram.com/apassionforpaws and on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Passion-For-Paws-Rescue-Inc/95142903795 and on Twitter https://twitter.com/apassionforpaws FOR COURTESY POSTINGS, PLEASE CONTACT THE SHELTER OR INDIVIDUAL LISTED DIRECTLY for more information on a particular dog. Did you know that you can be a hero? If this homeless dog steals your heart and you can't adopt at this time, we would welcome you to sponsor his/her rescue and save a life. Let us know by emailing us at: apassionforpaws@gmail.com THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ANIMAL RESCUE!

Posted Breed: Akita (medium coat). located in Romoland CA I am trying not to think about you but it's not working! Falcor will wait as long as it takes for you to come and get him. He is a loving, devoted companion with adorable puppy-like play behavior. He LOVES chasing his big red ball and is always up for a game of fetch or a walk! Falcor is not a high energy dog but he does need a large, secure yard with room to run or an active owner who will walk him daily. NO CHILDREN UNDER 18. He has not lived with other animals and it would be up to his new owner to introduce him slowly and carefully integrate him into a home with other pets or be willing to keep the animals safely separated. Falcor is ridiculously good-looking but beyond his handsome good looks, he is loyal, brave, intelligent and possesses all the lovable Akita traits! Come meet handsome Falcor at Akita Ranch 28930 Ellis Ave, Romoland, CA (open 10-5, 7 days) or email: apassionforpaws@gmail.com for adoption information. Follow us on Instagram @ http://instagram.com/apassionforpaws and on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Passion-For-Paws-Rescue-Inc/95142903795 and on Twitter https://twitter.com/apassionforpaws FOR COURTESY POSTINGS, PLEASE CONTACT THE SHELTER OR INDIVIDUAL LISTED DIRECTLY for more information on a particular dog. Did you know that you can be a hero? If this homeless dog steals your heart and you can't adopt at this time, we would welcome you to sponsor his/her rescue and save a life. Let us know by emailing us at: apassionforpaws@gmail.com THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ANIMAL RESCUE!

Posted Breed: Akita (medium coat). Mischa is a stunning 14 month old purebred American Akita who was relinquished to rescue after her owner experienced financial and residential hardship and could no longer keep her. He was devastated to give her up but loved her enough to let her go. Mischa is sweet, has basic obedience skills, walks nicely on a leash. If you'd like to learn more about Mischa or other dogs that are available for adoption, please visit us at: www.akitaangels.org

Posted Breed: Akita / German Shepherd Dog (medium coat). Love Akitas? Love German Shephards? Well, Carly is the girl for you! Carly is an adorable, 2-1/2 year old, 70-ish pound female that has been well socialized. With the best of both breeds, Carly is smart, loyal, loves to play, and wants to please. Carly is spayed, is up to date with her vaccinations, has a current rabies certificate and is microchipped. Please visit our website - akitaangels.org - for information on how to begin our adoption process and to download an application.