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Akita puppies and dogs in Durham, North Carolina

Looking for an Akita puppy or dog in Durham, North Carolina? Adopt a Pet can help you find an adorable Akita near you.

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Otra

Akita

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos
Youngsville, NC
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Otra is a gentle giant. Dog-friendly with dogs of all sizes. People-friendly, but may be too much for little kids. Super handsome, Otra, is an Akita mix and is the goofiest most well natured boy you’ll meet! He weighs around 95 pounds and is such a gorgeous fluffy boy.    Otra is great on leash, is crate trained, and is house trained. Otra lovessss other dogs, sometimes too much for their liking. He loves chasing his doggy friends' tails, which can sometimes annoy them. When he gets corrected, he gets so sad. He is essentially a 90lbs puppy. His ideal home would be one where he has a doggy friend to play with and preferably a fenced in yard.    Otra is a very loving boy. He is very playful and is mouthy during his playtime. He will give you his paw to trick you into putting your hand within reach so he can chew on it. It is adorable and not malicious in any way, but his future family must know about this and be okay with it!    Otra has a degenerative eye condition and will continue to lose his vision over time. Right now his vision is pretty good, but sudden movements do spook him, and he can be a little bit head shy. Due to his vision loss and mouthiness, Otra is looking for a home without small children.       (DOB 8/29/2019) As part of Otra’s $300 adoption fee, he will be neutered, microchipped, up to date on age-appropriate vaccines, and current on his monthly flea/tick and heartworm preventatives.  If you have questions about this sweet boy, you can email  Dogteam@pawsforlifenc.org.  If you wish to adopt Otra, you can fill in an online application by going to our website and clicking the" Adopt"  button on his profile at:  www.pawsforlifenc.org. ##1860067##

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Oreo

Husky Husky

Male, Puppy
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
I got Oreo a year ago. I fall in love with his character. Very smart and yet very silly. Oh, yes he will talk back at you. He is hone trained and loves kids. He is pack animal and he dies very well with family. Very playful. He has a undeniable personality. With my new job traveling, and rest of family not giv9ng him enough time, I am looking for a family that can adopt him and give him the time and love that he needs. If you are busy professional Oreo is not for you. He won't do well with that. If you are someone who likes outdoor then this dog is for you.
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Ghost

Husky

Male, Adult
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Ghost is the sweetest boy you'll ever meet and will steal your heart! He is laid back and very well-mannered, the perfect man to bring home to the folks. Ghost adores going for long walks, an active lifestyle, and fun rides in the car. This boy prefers adults who are around to have philosophical conversations about the meaning of life and why being an only dog is the best way to live. Ghost is willing to bend his stance for some lady friends, but overall, he prefers the company of his two-legged companions to the four-legged variety. Like many Huskies, Ghost enjoys solo adventures if given the opportunity, we recommend a 6-foot privacy fence with supervision to keep him from setting off on a forbidden journey. Huskies are an inquisitive and active breed that can find trouble if they are not sufficiently engaged. For those looking for fun, we encourage future adventure partners to read up on some of the activities and training that will delight a dog like Ghost. A large yard will help his humans keep him well entertained. Ghost's accomplishments are many. He takes treats gently and will not jump up on you. Ghost is great on a leash, is house-trained and crate-trained, and will go in the crate upon request and sleeps overnight there without a sound. This gorgeous dog will surely makes some lucky family a wonderful, loving companion! PHYSICAL Ghost is white with golden highlights on his ears, neck and down his back. His fluffy white tail often curls over his back.
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Star

Husky German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Star is playful, affectionate, intelligent, and energetic. He has expressive eyes and a sweetly mischievous disposition. He is always looking to learn or play, and he loves to work on new skills and tricks -- and to show them off! He melts into cuddles and belly rubs. He may look regal when running or bounding along -- but as soon as you get to know him his playful and silly spirit, and his eagerness to please, shine through and are what really define his personality. He has a quizzical face tilt to rival all others! Star's best day would include an opportunity for one or two long walks or runs, a chance to practice some of his new tricks, and lots of snuggles and belly rubs to let him know what a good boy he is! Star will thrive in a place where he can be a single pet or where there is a very established dog to help show him the ropes. As a very intelligent "working dog" Star needs to have a job, and training/learning is a great challenge to stimulate him. Star has been going to weekly training classes-and he is a STAR. HISTORY Star was adopted as a puppy from IAR but his owner passed away. PHYSICAL Star is very graceful and the first thing you notice about him is his gorgeous marking and bright eyes. HEALTH Star is up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, heartworm negative, and neutered.

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Paws For Life NC

PO Box 338, Youngsville, NC 27596

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