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Akita puppies and dogs in Iowa

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Below are our newest added Akitas available for adoption in Iowa. To see more adoptable Akitas in Iowa, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
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Kobe

Akita

Male, Puppy
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
Story
Kobe is a gentle giant. He needs lots of attention and exercise . He is good with smaller dogs, male and female an enjoys playing with the neighbors out door cat. He is not aggressive at all. He doesn't mind small kids but usually steers clear of them. He is house broke, however he needs some training for walking on a leash. My work schedule has changed so I have been unable to give Kobe to the time and attention he deserves. My family and I want him to go to a home where he has more time with his human and exercise with a enclosed backyard. Kobe is 5 years old, registered to the AKC and intact.
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Nana (Courtesy Post)

Akita

Female, 2 yrs
Council Bluffs, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained,
Story
Nana is a beautiful young Akita mix (born 2023) who would love to become a member of your family.  She is housebroken, crate trained and knows some commands.  She is leash trained, although she is reactive to dogs she sees on her walks.  Nana would like to live with someone who has time and patience for training.  It would be best if she is the only dog for now as she will need a separate place to keep her toys and for meals.  Nana has lived with a cat and usually ignores him.  She does have a medium to high prey drive, so it might depend on the cat. Nana is calm and a little shy around people.  She enjoys being active and a fenced yard would be wonderful for her.  She likes to give kisses and would love for you to consider adopting her!! The suggested adoption donation for Nana is $400, which includes a lifetime of free relationship-based training for any behavioral problems (not obedience training). Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization meaning that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals. In 2022 alone, we provided animal Healthcare totaling over $399,000 covered mainly through adoption fees.   Please Note: A Courtesy Post designates that an animal is still in the home of its owner and not in a Muddy Paws foster. This means that our exposure to the animal is limited since we only assist the owner in finding a new home for their pet. From time to time, owners find a new furever home for their pets outside of Muddy Paws Last Chance Rescue, and there is a delay in removing them from our site. We apologize if the Courtesy Post you apply to adopt is unavailable for adoption.   Information about the adoption process: All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application has completed our prescreen steps, we will put you in touch with the animal’s foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver. Please Note: We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks, and a Home Visit (Virtual in some cases) during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal’s needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months.   To learn about Muddy Paws Last Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue Inc.  ##2290802##
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Cookie Dough

Akita/Pomeranian

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
Fort Madison, IA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
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Story
PAW Animal Shelter is a high intake No Kill Shelter ran by a staff of 4. If you have applied for an animal in our facility and have not received a response within 7 days, PLEASE call or contact us again. Though we do our best in trying to answer all emails in a timely manner, sometimes things get away from us, get lost or misplaced. It is never our intention to ignore a request about an adoptable animal in our facility. Sandy Brown, Director, PAW Animal Shelter 319-372-2274 ##881232##
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Lily

Akita/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Meet Lily!Lily is a stunning 3-year-old, 63-pound Akita mix with striking blue eyes and a heart full of love. Found as a stray, she was struggling to care for her own puppies and a few other newborns that had been left with her. Despite her tough start, Lily has shown nothing but sweetness and incredible maternal care.This gentle girl is wonderfully patient—she even allowed her temporary foster to give her a bath without any fuss! Lily knows how to walk on a leash and waits patiently for her walks to do her business, making her an easy companion.Lily is ready to leave her challenging past behind and find a forever home where she can be cherished for the amazing dog she is. Could Lily be the one for you?IMPORTANT: Please read all below, especially if you live outside of Texas, which is where our rescue is located.Apply to adopt on our website: https://www.charmingpetrescue.org/adoptAll of our animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on shots.ALL of our animals are located in Boerne, TX, but transport after adoption is available to other states for a $300 fee for dogs or an additional fee varying by location for cats. If you are seeing our pets posted in your state, that's because you live near a transport stop, they are not currently at that location. Petfinder lists our pets as 'Out of Town' pets at other locations, and Adopt-a-Pet lists our location as a Transport stop. Those are currently the only options they offer to make this clear, so we put this description we've put at the bottom to explain it. You can read more about transport here: www.charmingpetrescue.org/transportWe understand transport is not an option for everyone, but we offer it at the cost we pay the transport company for those who wish to adopt from us.February 3, 2025, 9:37 pm
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Dakota JuM

Akita/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 4 yrs 9 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
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Story
Dakota is a handsome name, kind of a "rugged" kind of name, right?? I am kind of a REFINED RUGGED kind of boy! For instance, I am a busy boy, I love playing and running with my doggy friends, however, I can lay at your feet very sweetly to beg for your attention. I am kind of like a "reverse" planter as well. I mean, you plant it and i will un-plant it for you :D I won't do it often, just when I want your attention and I am outside alone. So see?? you have great control over that urge! So I am a food and toy lover too, I eat out of a slow feeder bowl because wolfing down my food is not an option! I am learning all things toys and am actually learning how to bring the ball BACK after you throw it. I am a smart and very sweet boy. I do absolutely have a prey drive so no kitties for small furry mammals around me please. I am fully potty trained and great in a crate. Now i just need you to adopt me to complete my circle of life. Local adoption fee is $200 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $450 (includes transport to your area)
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Fang

Akita

Male, 10 yrs 3 mos
Ottumwa, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
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Story
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Akita shelters & rescues in Iowa

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Akita puppies in Iowa. Browse these Akita rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations

Shelter

PAW (Protectors of Animal Welfare) Animal Shelter

2031 48th Street, Fort Madison , IA 52627

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Where do Akitas come from? How many types of Akitas are there? From the history of the breed to question about average height, weight and size, brush up on these basic facts about the Akita.

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