Meet Suki, she is an older girl, but far from old at heart. She loves to go for walks and will even jog a few miles a day with you! She is very active, she runs circles around younger dogs at her foster house. If you are not active, fear not, because she is also very content just lounging around the house as well, as long as she has human company, she is happy to do whatever you would like her to. She has been in dog classes, and they said she should have no issues passing the Canine Good Citizen tests. She almost never makes a sound, leash trained, does great in the house, lives with 3 other female Akitas right now, and was living with a male Akita in her old home. She would be content being the only dog, but can also live with another dog if its a match for her. She likes her own space in the house, her own bed etc, LOVES kids, awesome kid dog! She is nice to people, little shy at first with adults, and prefers men. She knows sit, lay down, shake, stay, and does well off leash in dog class. She has become very social after being in her foster home surrounded by other dogs and people, plays well with others now, big silly goofy Akita, throws her own ball, will throw a play bow down then charge the other dogs with her tail wiggling....if you didn't know she was older, you would never guess! Lots of spunk left in her, looking for a soft bed to live out her days with her person...are you that person?

 If you are interested in adopting Suki, you must have a securely fenced yard and want her to live inside your home as part of a family.  Adoption application, agreement and home check please.  

Ranger is now adjusting to his new foster home.  He is a bit timid and will need lots of socializing. And someone experienced with young male Akitas. This boy was a stray who ended up at the Humane Society in Tacoma WA. You must also have a securely fenced yard and be willing to let him live in your home and learn how to be part of a family again.

UPDATE:  3/27/2012  Ranger is a sweet, loving boy, who is still a bit afraid of noises and quick movements, but is getting better every day. We have even been able to do his nails!  He needs an Akita experienced home with training for recalls and basic commands.  A 6 foot fenced yard is a MUST!  He will chew his way off a cable.  We believe he ended up at the shelter because he escaped from his owners.  We spent time brushing him and he did fine.  Next up is a bath. 

UPDATE: 4/11/12  Ranger would be okay in a home with older kids.  He loved meeting the teenage niece and nephew of his foster family.  He is starting to eat more and fill out.  He loves to play and has lots of energy! 

Meet Gizmo, she is a 3-5 year old Female long coat brindle Akita, she is a very sweet girl, she gets along with every other dog we have met so far, she started out with a bit of separation anxiety, but since she has been allowed to be in the house with her other 3 female Akita room mates, she has not tried to break out. I think she needs to live with another dog or a person who is home more often than not to be happy, she is like my shadow. Very lovey dog, not super needy, just wants to be near you all the time. Walks good, jogs decent, she is a little overweight, but is getting healthier all the time. Doesn't look like she got out on many adventures at her old house, she likes a good car ride and walk. Have trimmed her hair back a bit, it is coming back in nicely, must be brushed daily! She does good with kids and adults, good temperament and attitude, will make someone a great all around dog. She only knows how to sit, and is Akita stubborn for sure, but has a lot of potential to be a wonderful dog. Does great in the house, potty trained, doesn't get on the furniture, very quiet, and hasn't really left much hair on my floors. She looks like a shiny bouncy cute swiffer mop.

She absolutely must be an indoor pet and have a 6 foot fence for playtime.