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 ...

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.

In a heartfelt push to find forever homes, the Calvert County animal shelter launched a fee-free adoption campaign through August 31, 2025, aiming to reduce overcrowding and place pets like Star, a ...

Ghost—a male Akita—was seized by Pennsylvania officials executing a search warrant on the property of an individual facing domestic violence and animal cruelty charges. Ghost was seized along with his ...

Miso’s story: Miso has the colors and coat of an Akita, but is more outgoing and has one blue eye like a husky. She is sweet, likes other dogs and toys, and is lots of fun. Miso will make someone a ...

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 ...