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TikiHut Akita Rescue Association (TARA)

Dog rescue in San Francisco, CA

TikiHut Akita Rescue Association (TARA) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, animal welfare and education organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of orphaned Akitas and is located in the San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California.

Our group is comprised of volunteers, enthusiasts and foster homes. The members in our organization have come together because of the passion we share for the Akita breed. Our breed is respected and treated as royalty in their native Japan, but here in this country, so many of them sit alone in the local shelters, waiting to die. Each of our members (and their families), work tirelessly to save the many Akitas that end up in these shelters.

In addition to finding new homes and families for these wonderful dogs, we also dedicate our efforts to educating the public about the breed, including but not limited to, the importance of spaying and neutering, proper nutrition, behavior and training information and the genetic issues plaguing our breed.

Each Akita we bring into our program undergoes a thorough health exam, is spayed or neutered, brought up to date medically, and is worked with for basic obedience and socialization. We crate train all our pups and put them through basic puppy classes. All our dogs are microchipped before they are adopted.

The Akitas we take in come from all walks of life. Some have been abused and neglected and some have come from well known breeders. It is a huge misconception that all dogs that come from rescue are all problem dogs. We have seen some of the most wonderfully tempered Akitas come out of these shelters and we hope we can give many more a second chance at the life they never had.

Contact
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San Francisco, CA 94121
Donation If you would like to make a donation to the TikiKids or towards specific TARA causes, you can send your contributions either via Paypal by clicking on the "Make a Donation" button below or by mailing your donation check to:

TARA
P.O. Box 337
Hayward, CA 94543-0311


Thank you for your support!


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Adoptable pets at TikiHut Akita Rescue Association (TARA)

We'll also keep you updated on Ruckus's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Ruckus

Akita

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
San Francisco, CA
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Bonded Pair
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Bodi

Akita

Male, 11 mos
San Francisco, CA
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Bonded Pair
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Mila

Akita

Female, 11 mos
San Francisco, CA
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Akita Mom & Pup

Akita

Female, Adult
San Francisco, CA
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Special Needs
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Teddy

Akita

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Kimmie's adoption status with email updates.
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Kimmie

Akita

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ducky's adoption status with email updates.
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Ducky

Akita/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 4 yrs 4 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ike & Tina's adoption status with email updates.
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Ike & Tina

Akita

Male, 11 mos
San Francisco, CA

Rescue FAQs

San Francisco Bay Area, Northern California

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

Information about the adoption process and and our adoption application can be downloaded at www.tikihutakitarescue.com/adopting.cfm

Adoption application

https://www.tikihutakitarescue.com/adopting.cfm

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