r/akita

10 years old and not slowing down. Love this girl.

Good morning,

My one-and-a-half-year-old Akita Inu, Goku, is really underweight. He weighs 25kg. He eats well, although he sometimes refuses his food. Does this seem like a problem to you?

Big ol boy is 11 today 🥺🥹🫶🏻🖤💕💅🏻✨everyone wish him another 100 years because I can’t live without him 🥹

Has anybody had any issues with their Akita regarding coat hair loss. Our boy seems to be loosing a lot of undercoat

Hi, just a couple questions about going on this hike w my Akita over Memorial Day weekend. We’re gonna go on an overnight hike and it’s going to be 18 miles total; 9 miles in, set camp and enjoy, then 9 miles back. Is this too much for an Akita? It’s going to be in the 70s and there’s going to be some slight rain. All insight appreciated.
(Pic of my boy and I in the mountains on a previous hike)

My wife and I are picking up our new American Akita next Wednesday and I was curious what dry food do you prefer, and why. We have used blue buffalo in the past, and that is one we are considering, as well as Merrick, and the blue buffalo wilderness. We have talked about Orijin as well, but think that it may be overkill in the calorie intake.

We have had Akitas for 20+ years, but haven't had one in almost 2 years now. When our last one passed it broke my heart and I am just now ready for another. Thank you for your input, and advice. It is appreciated.

Celebrating 1st Gotcha Day

From the first day to today.

He has come so far,

from not going into the car, now can't wait to go driving.

From refusing to leave the house, now going to the park for walks.

Still shy of people and dogs, but we are getting there.

So happy that I adopted this beautiful and protective giant (he is even protecting me when I go to the bathroom) .

Happy Gotcha Day Finn

Trying to get these walks in before the heat really kicks in!

I LOVE my dog. I’ve had her almost five years now, got her when she was three from a friend who rescued her from a breeder who was done using her as a mama. When I tell you I love my dog I mean I just drive 14 hours for a buisness trip so she could come to because she doesn’t behave for anyone when I’m not around. And I’m tired because I just got to my hotel where they informed me she could not stay alone in the room while I work. Even though I was told on the phone when I booked that she could. She’s amazing doesn’t bark doesn’t do anything just sits in her crate until I get back. I’ve done this on multiple business trips already. I’m just venting. I love my dog but it’s fking hard and stressful owning and aggressive dog. And it’s more so when people lack compassion for us when I’m doing everything I can to properly care for my dog. I know it’s dumb to plan my life around this dog. I don’t care. I love her so much and I don’t mind. It just sucks, why is a hotel pet friendly but you can’t leave your pet in the room for a few hours. What is the point

🆘 URGENT NOW-HELP NEEDED‼️Staff has issued a PLEA which means ARIEL will be euthanized this Wednesday morning 5/20. OUT OF STATE ADOPTION IS POSSIBLE! Apply NOW.

✨ ARIEL ✨ She has one of those faces that still looks like a puppy no matter how old she gets. 🥺

This young Akita girl is sweet, easygoing, dog friendly , people friendly , and genuinely sounds like the kind of dog who could fit beautifully into almost any home.

Volunteers described her as:
A sweetheart.”
“Easy to remove from her kennel.”
Fun.”
A great companion.”

She spent time happily running around the yard with her TWO kennel mates, enjoyed treats, walked well on leash, and made such a lovely impression on the people who spent time with her.

ARIEL was kenneled with another dog named Princess Jasmine 👑✨ who was rescued… but ARIEL is still waiting for her own happy ending.

Akitas are not a super common breed found at this shelter, and ARIEL sounds like an exceptionally social and easygoing young dog. If you have Akita experience, have owned the breed before, or have been interested in fostering or adopting one, now would be the time to reach out for ARIEL. 🏡

Please don’t let ARIEL lose her life before she ever gets the chance to simply be someone’s beloved dog. 🤍

Here is what we know ARIEL:

easy to remove from her kennel
easygoing nature
treat motivated
Very Dog friendly
people friendly
Meet ARIEL in kennel 3A06
Akita
2 years old
70 pounds
Female- will be spayed
Heartworm NEGATIVE🎉
💵 Pledges💰needed
Found as a stray in 77885 on 4/23

🆘 ARIEL #A654860
https://24Petconnect.com/DetailsMain/HRRS/A654860

Kennelmate shown, Princess Jasmine has left with rescue

⚠️ Fosters must have appointments‼️ If you can foster to help save ARIEL leave safely, please send an e-mail stating you want to foster ARIEL A654860 with your name and phone # to:

Foster@countypets.com
UrgentPetsTx@gmail.com
Rescueme@countypets.com

✨OUT OF STATE ADOPTION IS POSSIBLE✨

➡️If you are interested in adopting and are out of state,we have a form you can fill out so we can find help from a rescue group.

👉Apply to Adopt: https://form.jotform.com/232828427259162

Harris County Pets
612 Canino Road, Houston, TX
Open Monday-Friday 1-5:15PM
Saturday & Sunday 11AM-3:15PM
Countypets.com

⚠️Message me if you are interested in ARIEL and have filled out an application

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