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 ...

A dog that ripped open the face of a 7-year-old girl visiting a private animal rescue near Menifee could be euthanized in the coming week, the Riverside County Department of Animal Services said ...

A 7-year-old girl at a private Romoland, California, rescue kennel to adopt a dog required 1,000 stitches after an Akita bit her on the face, animal control officials say. Screengrab from KABC video A ...

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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.

Dorie Sparkman learned early on that she had a penchant for bringing out the best in creatures many other people find a challenge. Back in junior high school, Sparkman, now in her 50s, set her sights ...

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 ...

An akita dog will be honoured for distinguished service after coming to the rescue of an elderly woman in Japan. The 12-year-old dog, called Mame, found the woman slumped on the road side in Senboku, ...

An animal rescue charity has received a £4,000 grant to help pay for its kennel bills. Akita Rescue and Welfare Trust UK, based in Meopham, is dedicated to the rescue, welfare, and protection of ...

A woman volunteering with an Akita rescue group was attacked by a dog at a Phoenix boarding facility Wednesday. She died from her injuries. KNXV reported that officials with Maricopa County Animal ...

An akita dog will be honoured for distinguished service after coming to the rescue of an elderly woman in Japan. The 12-year-old dog, called Mame, found the woman slumped on the road side in Senboku, ...