Akita puppies and dogs in Elsmere, Delaware

Where are the Akita fans? We have the most beautiful Ruby for you to meet. She is a larger lady who is looking for her forever home. Ruby is easy to leash and walk by our team. She will sit and give a paw for a tasty treat too! Please come meet Ruby today.This pet qualifies for our Sponsored by Simba Program: Pets for Veterans: no adoption fee for any military veteran adopting a pet 1yo+.This pet is available at:Brandywine Valley SPCA1212 Phoenixville PikeWest Chester, PA 19380PA Kennel License #01647

** $70 in pledges for the rescue that pulls! ** Gi Gi ACCT-A-241223 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Gi Gi must have confirmed placement with an ADOPTER or RESCUE PARTNER by SATURDAY, MARCH 7th by 10:00 am. Should Gi Gi’s medical or behavioral status change, her urgency and timeline for placement may also change. Due to being significantly overcapacity with animals and higher than usual intake, extensions are unlikely to be granted. If you are interested in an animal please contact ACCT Philly immediately. Due to limited space, timestamps may also be proceeded with early so it is imperative to let us know if you are considering adopting or tagging an animal. Meet Gi Gi, a 6-year-old Akita who was surrendered to the shelter on due to housing issues. Having spent her whole life in a home, this fluffy, talkative girl is now adjusting to kennel life and looking for a fresh start with a family who can give her the stability she deserves. According to her previous owner, Gi Gi has a calm, medium-energy personality and enjoys a nice balance of playtime and relaxation. She’s mostly housebroken, fully crate trained, and knows a long list of commands including sit, down, stay, leave it, and go potty. She loves soft, meaty treats and is very food motivated, which makes her eager to engage and learn. Her favorite activities include exploring outdoors, going for walks, hanging out with her people, and soaking up affection. One of her most special traits? She “talks back” and has quite the personality to share with her humans. At the shelter, Gi Gi has been described as gentle, social, and affectionate. She leans into pets, nudges for treats, and offers adorable behaviors like sit pretty and speak. Staff and volunteers have shared that she walks well overall; though she can pull at times and may benefit from a no-pull harness and a physically strong handler. She’s tolerant for grooming and even enjoyed a spa day, standing nicely for brushing, washing, and blow drying. Outside, she’s been described as sweet and easy to handle, and she appears to be housetrained based on how promptly she relieves herself during walks. Gi Gi has lived with another dog (LeBron) and shares a kennel well, but she has shown pushy or selective behaviors with some other dogs. She would likely do best as the only dog in the home or with a very slow, structured introduction using management tools like crates, gates and positive reinforcement. She is noted by her previous owners to be very friendly with strangers and children. Gi Gi would love a home with space to stretch her legs. She is a beautiful, fluffy companion with a soft body and a heart ready to bond deeply with her people. For someone familiar with large breeds, or ideally Akitas, Gi Gi could be a wonderful, loyal addition to the family. VIDEOS: Gi Gi getting groomed: https://youtube.com/shorts/1T-SasJuat8?feature=share Gi Gi and Lebron walking together: https://youtu.be/KThS6WTguDs Lebron & Gi Gi in kennel: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6ynjjtoB-UQ Gi Gi & Mebus Part 1: https://youtu.be/xKwzNEHNvvc Gi Gi & Mebus Part 2: https://youtu.be/73BcPqsyGJI Gi Gi & Mebus Part 3: https://youtu.be/H10uP-J8YqM Gi Gi & Mebus Part 4: https://youtu.be/UPd7N57dpNk Gi Gi & Mebus Part 5: https://youtu.be/wZiEF8cVGNc BEHAVIOR NOTES: Walksheet notes: 2/12 - Very sweet, very easy to walk & loves Lebron 2/20 - Very easy 2/23 - Met Mebus, was pushy & showing teeth. Pulls, loves treats. Knows sit, paw & sit pretty. Can pull hard at times. Very sweet 2/27 - Strong, Take out with Lebron 3/1 - Can pull but knows "no" sweet girl who like to be pet. Food motivated. Mild issues on leash On 2/25 per staff: Excellent for spa day- tolerant for brushing, blow dry and wash. On 2/23 per staff: Kennel Presentation: barking in kennel standing on the bed, loose body, opened the door and pushed head into door low, making her mildly challenging to leash. Leash Skills: pulls moderately, bouncy, soft and loose body, gentle pant. Bounded around in the snow. Sociability: friendly, social, asks for pets and treats by nudging hands and pouch, offered behaviors like sit, sit pretty, speak. Pet on her back, neck, sides and head. Leans in for more Play: did not do Dog Interaction: met Meabus: pushy, nose bops and muzzle punches to the fence. Some showing of teeth. Would disengage easily, especially for a treat. Likely needs a very slow intro to another dog, in a home that uses management tools like crates and baby gates. Return to Kennel: easy Color Level: exp gold Recommendations and considerations: needs a physically strong handler, recommend. No pull harness to reduce pulling. May be a nice choice for a first time Akita owner, although not for a first time (large) dog owner. On 2/16 per volunteers: Ian and I had the best time with siblings Gigi and LeBron. The two share a kennel and were so happy to get outside together. Gigi and LeBron are gentle and quiet and mild mannered. On the larger side and very fluffy both permitted handling and appreciated pets. Each dog relieved themselves quickly outside, they seem housetrained! I was worried LeBron may be a challenge to walk considering his size but I had no problem. Both dogs really enjoyed our time outside and didn’t mind the snow or traffic or squirrels. Gigi and LeBron walk so well together and get along very well. Per owner: Mostly housebroken & fully crate trained. Medium energy and sometimes pulls a little on the leash. Knows “Sit, Down, Lay down, No, Stay, Leave it & Go potty”. Enjoys playing with durable chew toys, stuffed animals, and Kong toys. Has separation anxiety, chews & gets into the trash can. Is reactive towards other dogs. Towards strangers and children is super friendly/loves them! Towards cats, it can depend on the situation. ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. We are open for adoptions 7 days a week. Please visit www.acctphilly.org/adopt for details. If you are a rescue interested in pulling this animal, please email our lifesaving team, or visit here if you are not currently a rescue partner: https://acctphilly.org/acct-philly-love-local-partnership-program/ Confirmed placement is considered confirmation of an actual rescue pull. Possible placement, interested parties, and other "TBD" statuses are not considered confirmed and do not indicate an animal is no longer urgent All animals at ACCT Philly are from Philadelphia, as the only open intake animal shelter in Philadelphia, we are not able to accept animals from outside of Philadelphia. ACCT Philly’s Pennsylvania kennel license number is 08313

Lebron ACCT-A-241876 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Lebron must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or ADOPTER by MONDAY, MARCH 9TH at 10AM. Should Lebron's medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change. Lebron was surrendered to ACCT Philly on February 12th along with another dog, Gi Gi, when their owner was moving and couldn’t take them. They had Lebron for six years and described him as a high-energy, affectionate dog with a silly personality. They told us his ideal home would be one with a yard and no other dogs. Lebron has proven himself to be a strong, loving, and people-oriented boy who thrives on time outside the kennel. Volunteers consistently describe him as sweet, playful, affectionate, and very connected to his handlers. He leans in for pets, makes soft eye contact, and actively seeks reassurance and engagement. While he can pull on leash and benefits from a physically strong handler (a no-pull harness is recommended), many volunteers report that he walks well and even enjoys a two-mile run. He loves spending time with Gi Gi but can be selective or reactive toward other dogs. At the shelter, Lebron has been described as having medium to high energy depending on the day, being playful, tolerant of grooming and bathing, and seemingly housetrained. He is strong yet eager to please, affectionate, and ready to form a deep bond with the right person. Due to his length of stay, Lebron is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner or adopter. VIDEOS: Lebron & Gi Gi in kennel: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6ynjjtoB-UQ Gi Gi and Lebron walk together: https://youtu.be/KThS6WTguDs Lebron and Mebus Meet: https://youtu.be/pZHh8FysqPA?si=QNsgdIsvS_hbK_2y https://youtu.be/ki-xywtCWug?si=BJtim9TPAEKWvzRW https://youtu.be/aQzVFZ73n6Q?si=5LyMjxqm9vfLCubP BEHAVIOR: Per volunteer 3/2: High energy. Strong sweet boy. Use 2 hands. Per volunteer 3/1: Mild issues on leash. Medium energy. Barks when barked at. Can pull. Playful boy. Sweet. Per 2/27: Medium energy. Had fun w/ Gigi. Very playful, loving + affectionate. Seems housetrained. Per staff 2/25: Excellent for his grooming spa day / tolerant for bathing, brushing and blow drying. Per volunteer 2/25: Medium energy. No reaction to dogs or cats. Very sweet. Loves the snow. Well behaved on leash. Per staff 2/23: Kennel Presentation: Standing on the bed, took a treat gently, soft squinty eyes and ears back to leash. Leash Skills: Pulled moderately to hard. Strong! Sociability: Very handler oriented, leans in for pets. Loose hanging tongue. Touched all over his head, back, head and ears. Asks for me when I stopped by coming close and looking in my eyes. Play: did not do Dog Interaction: Met Mebus: tense at first; sniffed, went face to face multiple times, barked a bit seeming to communicate for Mebus to calm down. tolerant until Mebus tried to sniff him, then he whipped his body around and barked, recovered quickly. Return to Kennel: Easy Color Level: Exp gold Recommendations and considerations: Needs a physically strong handler, recommend No pull harness to reduce pulling. May be a nice choice for a first time Akita owner, although not for a first time (large) dog owner. Per volunteer 2/20: Medium energy. Per staff 2/17: Medium energy. Per volunteer 2/16: Another volunteer and I had the best time with siblings Gigi and LeBron. The two share a kennel and were so happy to get outside together. Gigi and LeBron are gentle and quiet and mild mannered. On the larger side and very fluffy both permitted handling and appreciated pets. Each dog relieved themselves quickly outside, they seem housetrained! I was worried LeBron may be a challenge to walk considering his size but I had no problem. Both dogs really enjoyed our time outside and didn’t mind the snow or traffic or squirrels. Gigi and LeBron walk so well together and get along very well. Per volunteer 2/14: Medium energy. Very good boy! Loved our 2 mile run. Very sweet, loves Gigi. Per staff 2/13: Food motivated. Summary of owner surrender notes: Lebron lived with adults and spent time both inside and outside. He is mostly housebroken and fully crate trained. He has a high energy level and pulls frequently on leash. He eats two meals per day, primarily dry food with some wet food mixed in, and enjoys soft, meaty treats. At night, he may sleep in a dog bed or blanket on the floor, on the couch, or in his crate. He knows his name (which is Kobe, but was changed at the shelter due to another dog having the same name) and responds to several commands, including sit, down, lay down, no, stay, leave it, and go potty. He enjoys a variety of toys such as balls, squeaky toys, durable chew bones, stuffed animals, plush toys, and Kongs. His favorite activities include exploring outdoors, going for walks, spending time with his owners, and being petted. Behaviorally, Lebron struggles with separation anxiety when left home alone and may become destructive, chew on household items, get into the trash, pull hard on leash, and mark with urine. He is reactive and aggressive toward other dogs. He has never bitten or attempted to bite a person or another animal. He is described as super friendly and loving toward strangers and children. His reaction to cats depends on the situation, and he shows mild interest in wildlife such as deer, squirrels, or rabbits. His ideal home would be someone with a yard, and no other dogs. The best thing about him is his silly personality. - Due to being significantly overcapacity with animals and higher than usual intake, extensions are unlikely to be granted. If you are interested in an animal please contact ACCT Philly immediately. Due to limited space, timestamps may also be proceeded with early so it is imperative to let us know if you are considering adopting or tagging an animal. ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. We are open for adoptions 7 days a week. Please visit www.acctphilly.org/adopt for details. If you are a rescue interested in pulling this animal, please email our lifesaving team, or visit here if you are not currently a rescue partner: https://acctphilly.org/acct-philly-love-local-partnership-program/ Confirmed placement is considered a confirmation of an actual rescue pull. Possible placement, interested parties, and other "TBD" statuses are not considered confirmed and do not indicate an animal is no longer urgent. All animals at ACCT Philly are from Philadelphia, as the only open-intake animal shelter in Philadelphia, we are not able to accept animals from outside of Philadelphia. ACCT Philly's Pennsylvania kennel license number is 08313.

CHER IS PART OF A BONDED PAIR AND HERE IS THE LINK TO SKY https://www.adoptapet.com/rehome/dashboard?petId=46720328 About Cher: Cher is a beautiful fun sensitive loving puppy now 21 months Loves to play , dig, be outdoor and hug, cher has always been with her brother sky who is also listed, pictures tell all Co joined

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Twinkle lived at an Amish Farm in the house; however, the children let her outside and she killed the chickens. So very high prey drive. She loves children, playing in the yard and car rides. She is shy with new people at first but when she warms up to you, you will have companion for life. She knows basic commands and walks well on a leash. Twinkle is located at our Texas Ranch.