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Big East Akita Rescue

Dog rescue in Toms River, NJ

We are a 501(c)3 non-profit Akita breed rescue dedicated to helping Akitas in shelters who have been abandoned, abused, and left unwanted by their owners.
https://BigEastAkitaRescue.org

Contact
Address
1001 Fisher Blvd. P.M.B 136
Toms River, NJ 08753
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1001 Fisher Blvd. P.M.B 136

Toms River, NJ 08753

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Adoptable pets at Big East Akita Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Coco 2's adoption status with email updates.
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Coco 2

Akita

Female, Adult
Toms River, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Buc'ee's adoption status with email updates.
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Buc'ee

Akita

Male, Adult
Toms River, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Hulk's adoption status with email updates.
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Hulk

Akita

Male, Young
Toms River, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Bear-Bear's adoption status with email updates.
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Bear-Bear

Akita

Male, Adult
Toms River, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Bella's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Bella

Akita

Female, Adult
Toms River, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Bear's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Bear

Akita

Male, Adult
Toms River, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Tilly's adoption status with email updates.
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Tilly

Akita

Female, Adult
Toms River, NJ

Rescue FAQs

We are the only hands-on Akita rescue group covering the northeast & New England area. We are here to help with breed adoptions, support, welfare, health, and behavior.
Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/BigEastAkitaRescue

Additional adoption info

Adoption application, home visit, vet and reference checks are mandatory. You must come to meet the dogs, most likely in NJ, with all household members. Adoption contract and adoption donation are required. You will be asked to sign a legally binding adoption contract. Our adoption donations are sliding scale depending upon the age and circumstances of the animal of interest.

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We'll also keep you updated on Cole's adoption status with email updates.
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Cole

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Carter's adoption status with email updates.
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Carter

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 mos
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Gin Fizz (and Hot Toddy)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Gin Fizz (and Hot Toddy)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Trenton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Cider and Maple's adoption status with email updates.
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Cider and Maple

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Voorhees, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Nika's adoption status with email updates.
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Nika

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Trenton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Colonel Crumb Sailor's adoption status with email updates.
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Colonel Crumb Sailor

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Mount Laurel, NJ

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