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Akita puppies and dogs in Franklin, Virginia

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Reptar

Akita

Male, 2 yrs
Newport News, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,
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I am Reptar, hear me roar! Well, bark! I am a 2 year-old Akita mix who is neutered, microchipped, and ready for adoption. I was brought to the shelter as a stray, so my past is a mystery. If you are interested in meeting me, come to the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter today!
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Magnolia

Akita

Female, Young
Chesapeake, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Magnolia is a young (born 8.14.22) spayed female Akita. She is up to date on vaccines, microchipped, on flea/heartworm prevention, heartworm negative, house trained, crate trained, and leash trained. Magnolia first came to our attention when she was listed on Craigslist as "FREE - Urgent Sick Puppy In Need Of Fenced Yard". Basically, she had been purchased by a back yard pitbull breeder, with the intent to breed her and create pit/Akita crosses, in Washington DC. She had been kept in a crate constantly, leading to pressure sores and urinary problems. We scrambled to find transport, but when we found some and went to contact the poster, the post was gone. A few days later, a new post appeared. Some kind person had rescued the puppy from the previous owner, but was not equipped to keep her. We reached out to them and quickly arranged transport for the puppy. The poor puppy hadn't even come with a name (though we later discovered it had been River, but felt she needed a new one), let alone any medical records. The rabies tag she was wearing belonged to a miniature Poodle from a vet practice in Maryland that had never even seen the Akita puppy. Magnolia is now safe with us, recovering medically, and learning how to live like a normal pup and interact with people. She is super sweet and LOVES playing with other dogs, but is still shy with people. She would do well in a home with a male canine companion.
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Cato

Akita

Male, Young
Chesapeake, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Cato is a young (born 12.31.22) neutered male Akita. He is up to date on vaccines, microchipped, on flea/heartworm prevention, heartworm negative, house trained, crate trained, and leash trained. Cato came to us from a family who could no longer care for him. He's a sweet loveable goof who would do well as an only dog, or *maybe* with the right, mellow female.
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Nacho

Akita

Male, 6 yrs 10 mos
Chesapeake, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Nacho came to us from the shelter in Currituck, NC. He has previously lived with another dog, and we are currently assessing his social skills with other dogs and potentially cats.
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Onyx

Akita

Male, Adult
Chesapeake, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Onyx is an adult born (12.3.16) neutered male Akita. He is up to date on vaccines, microchipped, on flea/heartworm prevention, heartworm negative, house trained, crate trained, and leash trained. Onyx was surrendered with his friend, Xena, by their owners who could no longer care for them. Onyx is a very sweet dog and we are still assessing his social skills with dogs other than Xena.
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Valerian

Akita

Male, Adult
Chesapeake, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Valerian is an adult (born approx 4.1.17) neutered male Akita. He is up to date on vaccines, microchipped, heartworm negative, on flea/heartworm prevention, house trained, crate trained, and leash trained. Valerian was surrenderd to the shelter in Chesapeake, VA when the owner could no longer care for him. He had previously lived outside in a pen and was uncertain and stand off-ish when he first came to us, but he warmed up to a goofy, woo-ing, wiggle butt boy. He is just so sweet! Valerian would be fine in a home with children 12+ due to his high energy level and as an only pet.

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Shelter

37.1 miles

Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter

5843 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23605

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Rescue

39.8 miles

Rakki-Inu Akita Rescue

Chesapeake, VA 23320

Pet Types: dogs

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