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This big happy guy is currently being treated for heart worm, and once completed he will be joining us here in NJ where he will go up for adoption! This guy is a hoot so please check back for more updates! View full description »

Better photos coming soon! Waylon is around 1.5yrs old. He was found as a stray in upstate NY. His captor tried for 2 months to get him, but he is VERY smart and didn't fall for anything until the day came we had a volunteer capture him in an enclosure. He was out in -40° Temps. But February 13th, we got him at one in the morning. He went from totally feral and distant, to loving and relaxed. It took about a week for him to come out of his shell. His rescuer spent a lot of time with him: taught him crates aren't bad and how to eat kibble again. He walks ok on a leash, but if something scares him, he will dart. He respects a fence and hasn't ever tried jumping one or digging under. He does NOT do well with other dogs, which is understandable, as he was loose for quite a while. Cats are undecided. He received the name Waylon, from Waylon Jennings and the Highway Men, since he was a stray. He does protect his home at all costs. When he learns to trust you, he loves you with his whole heart. He is food driven. We are still working on showing him car rides won't hurt him. He gets lots of pets, praise and cookies when he jumps inside. He learned cars are bad from being loose. His best situation would be a fenced back yard with an adult and mid/late teen family because when he plays, he's very expressive with his paws. He's a severe love bug if you are his human. Waylon is now neutered, microchipped, heartworm, lyme negative tested and given appropriate vaccines. He just wants a couch and a backyard to run and play. Oh, tennis balls, he LOVES tennis balls. Interested in this darling? Please go to our website and put in an application. View full description »

Meet Leo! He is a friendly out going young male Akita who is new with us. So far he has been a perfect guest; minds around the other dogs, knows some basic commands, is house broken, and rides like a dream in the car. Interested? Please go to our website and put in an application. View full description »

Gracie will be joining us once her medical needs are addressed, please check back for updates! View full description »

Momma is super sweet and loves to be petted and scratched. She will work nicely for treats and is very smart, as she will remind you of the treat you still have in your pocket. Loves attention and is an easy going, loving girl. A nice quiet home where she can be spoiled would be perfect for her. Interested in giving this precious senior a soft place to land? Please put in an application on our website. View full description »

Looking for fun? Louie is your guy! Happy go lucky, knows sit, and high five. Loves to play and loves people. He might be able to live with the right large female dog after proper introduction and acclimation time. Great boy! Interested in Louie? Please go to our website and put in an application. View full description »

Sissy is still learning to walk on the lead and is also still looking for a way out. She is sweet and does like to be petted but sometimes her return kisses end up with keeter nibbles instead of licks. She will take treats very gently and sometimes knows her name. Interested in this girl? Please go to our website and fill out an application for Sissy. View full description »

Catie is young, sweet, and unsure of things. She is working on building her confidence and on lead she still army crawls and it is a little unsure. Once in the yard she is fine. She loves getting attention and petting and is very people friendly. She doesn't seem to mind having Marty beside her who is a male Akita. Interested in giving this girl a soft place to land? A home with patience and love? Please go to our website and put in an online adoption application. View full description »

Meet Lexi, a young happy Akita girl who loves to play. She truly is the queen of zoomies! Right now she is going to need some basic work, so are you up for a little project? This is your girl! Lexi is kenneled up next to Frankie and does well so it’s possible she can live with the right large calm male. She loves the jolly ball and is food motivated. Interested in this little beauty? Please go to our website and put in an application for Lexi. View full description »

Hulk has come out of his shell and is gaining more confident each day. He will come up to us for pets and if you’re lucky, you will get one of his nose kisses on your face. He loves to run the zoomies and is figuring out what a tennis ball is for. I think he will bond very tightly to whomever has the patience to win his trust. Interested in Hulk? Please go to our website and put in an online application. View full description »

The Toast is new with us! She is truly a spit fire! Toast will need to learn some manners and learn how to walk on leash. She is a friendly gal who needs time to warm up. Toast loves to play, toys, an a big fenced in yard to zoom around. Interested? Please go to our website and put in an application to adopt the Toast! View full description »

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Want to know more about Doodle Dandy? Please reach out through our website www.bigeastakitarescue.org and put in an application. View full description »

Kenji is a young male Akita who is new with us. He is a very active and playful boy who would do best in a home that will work with him on his manners. Kenji is currently working on walking on leash and making good progress. This fellow is food motivated so training is going along nicely. It is possible Kenji can live with the right female after proper introduction and acclimation time. Interested in this beautiful boy? Please go to our website and put in an online adoption application. View full description »

Tank Girl is new with us! Tank Girl came from a breeding situation in Georgia. When she first came in she was very shut down, however given time and some yummy treats she has since spread her wings. Once Tank gets to know you she loves to play and this girl is a little energizer bunny! Tank will need time to warm up and trust. She at first is unsure yet she wants to interact. Tank will need some leash manners which we will work on. She is food motivated so she will learn quickly. Tank can also live with the right male dog after proper introduction and acclimation time. Interested in Tank Girl? Please go to our website and fill out an online application. Please follow up with an email to be sure we did get your application. View full description »

This beautiful Japanese Akita is looking for love. Coco is petite for the breed but that doesn’t stop her! She is good with all people and can live with the right male after proper introductions and acclimation time. Coco will need to learn how to walk on leash and learn some manners. We are working with her and she is an absolute joy! Coco will need an active home with a fenced yard because she loves to run and play. Looking for a Akita in a smaller package ? Here is your girl ?? Interested in Coco? Please go to our website www.bigeastakitarescue.org and fill out the online application, then please follow up with us with an email to make sure it was received. View full description »

Are you interested in getting to know Kuma? Please reach out through our website www.bigeastakitarescue.org and put in an application to learn more about him. View full description »

Please meet Wish! Looking for a big sweet gal to walk by your side, someone to share half your sandwich with ? Wish is an older gal who is truly wise beyond her years, she is calm when needs to be , playful and engaging when needed . Wish loves toys and will chase a ball when thrown. She is very treat motivated, loves walks and is affectionate. Interested ? Reach out through our website www.bigeastakitarescue.org and put in an application to inquire about this wonderful girl! View full description »

Akio has come into rescue with his mom Emi from Oklahoma City. This is a big goofy boy who needs just some polishing up on manners. He has mastered sit and stay which is impressive. Akio is pretty much in his teenage years so he will need someone who will be sure he continues with his training. Interested in this sweet pair of Akitas? Please go to our website and put in an application. View full description »

Emi is a darling female Akita who comes to us from a shelter in Oklahoma City. Emi was is rough shape when she was removed from her yard with an embedded collar, fleas, loss of her fur, and bone thin. Fast forward and she has healed! She will be placed with Akio who we feel is her son. No other pets for this pair, as they are all your heart will need. Reach out through our website www.bigeastakitarescue.org and put in an application for these two treasures! View full description »

Tilly is new with us at BEAR. Tilly came to us from a breeding situation along with four of her pups. Tilly has been wonderful here; happy, playful, and loves people. She is a great gal about 2-3 years old and will be spayed before placement. Interested in Tilly? Please go to our website and put in an online application for adoption at www.bigeastakitarescue.org. View full description »

Sweet Caroline! Caroline was picked up stray in rural NC and is she is currently awaiting transport to us in NJ. View full description »

Interested in adopting this Akita? Please go to our website at www.bigeastakitarescue.org and fill out an online adoption application. View full description »

I am on my way this week to NJ! Are you interested in this Akita? Please go to our website at www.bigeastakitarescue.org and fill out an online adoption application. View full description »

Shadow comes to us from a local shelter after being picked up wondering around the streets of Long Island. This young big fellow is calm, quiet and well behaved. Shadow knows the sit command and is a expert at catching a treat midair! This is one fun boy! Primitive dog breed experience would be best. Are you interested in this Akita? Please go to our website at www.bigeastakitarescue.org and complete an online adoption application. View full description »

Big beautiful Kuma comes to us from another Akita rescue organization in Texas after they lost their ability to house their dogs. When first meeting Kuma he can be a bit aloof however give him a little time and he warms up nicely. Kuma will need a adult only home with a breed experienced owner. This fabulous fellow knows is commands, walks well on leash, and rides well in the car. It is possible Kuma can live with the right female dog after being given proper acclamation time. Great boy and super clean. Are you interested in this Akita? Please go to our website at www.bigeastakitarescue.org and complete an online adoption application. View full description »

Why doesn’t anyone want me ? Gage comes to BEAR out of Memphis, TN. Sadly, Gage sustained a gunshot wound to his back at close range. Despite what he has lived through, this boy still loves people and gives tail wags. Gage has been released from the hospital in TN, he is now here in NJ. Gage is a very friendly, very active fellow who would do best in a home with a secured fenced in yard so he can run and play. Gage was a stray so we do not know who did this or what happened. Gage is very food motivated so training is coming along well with this happy guy. Interested in Gage? Please go to our website and out in an online adoption application. Applicants should have breed knowledge. View full description »

Bear Bear is a big beautiful two year old male Akita who came to us after living the last two years of his life outside in his owners back yard. Despite what he has been through, he remains friendly and affectionate to all people he meets. This big happy fellow loves to play, and loves to run so a secured back yard would work best for him. Looking for a buddy to train, work out and have a blast with? Bear is your boy! Breed experience preferred. Interested in adopting an Akita? Please go to our website at www.bigeastakitarescue.org and fill out an application. View full description »

Nookie has arrived here in NJ. Wow, what a great boy! He knows some basic commands, loves to play, and is immaculate in his run. This is a young smart boy who would do best with an active family. Like to run? Like to hike? Here is your boy! Must be an only pet. Breed experienced only. Interested in this Akita? Please go to our website at www.bigeastakitarescue.org and put in an online adoption application. Thank you! View full description »