TOMS RIVER, N.J. (WPVI) -- This week's Shelter Me we visit a rescue dedicated to finding the Akita breed some loving homes. Joann Dimon has loved the Akita breed since she was a teenager. When she ...

After giving out during a hike, a 125-pound Akita named Nikko was saved by the Fire and Rescue team in Virginia’s Roanoke County. Just after noon on Thursday, Nikko’s owner called 911 to report that ...

HONESDALE, Pa. — A beauty to behold—that is how rescue workers at Dessin Animal Shelter describe 2-year-old Delta. They have never had an Akita before and could not wait for us to meet her this week.

Rayleigh is a young 2-year-old, spayed female Akita. She is up to date on vaccines, microchipped, on flea/heartworm prevention, house trained, crate trained, and leash trained. She must go to a home ...

ODATE, Akita Prefecture--Furusawa Onsen is a small hot spring inn with only seven guest rooms operating in the city where Hachiko, the world’s most celebrated dog, was born. Like Hidesaburo Ueno, the ...

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In this weeks' Shelter Me, we visit a rescue dedicated to Akita dogs. 1001 Fischer Blvd, Toms River, N.J. Check out FYI Philly on social media. Like us on Facebook FYI Philly on Facebook for more ...