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Welcome to The Japanese Akita Welfare Trust
The JAWT was the first Akita association dedicated to Japanese Akita rescue registered as a charity in England and Wales, Registration Number 1080152, and has been helping Akitas and their owners for many years.
The main purpose of this site is to give the dogs we love and care for a better chance of finding a new home. On this site you will also find information about the work we do, the people behind the trust and how you can help.
Unfortunately, and like many other breeds, there seems to be a number of people who consider the breeding, rescue and welfare of this breed to be simply a good way to make money for themselves. There are only two reputable, registered Akita rescue charities here in the UK and we all do as much as we can to aid the plight that some of our best loved friends find themselves in.
This trust is registered as a charity in England and Wales as no.1080152, and was the first registered charity in the UK dedicated to the welfare of these animals. The trust relies completely on the donations and sponsorships that it receives. None of the trustees or area coordinators receives any payment for the help and support they offer to the re-homers of these fantastic animals, and in many cases will withhold from receiving payments that they are entitled to in respect of petrol, food and vet bills associated with the fostering of the dogs until permanent homes can be found.
If you would like to know more about how you could help the trust continue its work the please follow the FAQs link at the side of this page.
To see a full list of all the dogs we currently have waiting for new homes click here or follow the 'Dogs in Need' link at the side of this page, or if you have a dog that you would like us to help rehome, please complete the form found here and we'll make contact with you.
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Grace went missing from her garden in Devon EX22, around 6.30am 6th January. She is neutered and friendly. There is a hefty reward being offered for her SAFE RETURN. Please see the forum for more info or get in touch to find out how to help rehome@jawt.co.uk
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That since the trust was founded in 1998 it has helped over 1000 Akitas, both Japanese and American type, find new homes!
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Some of our Akitas currently looking for new homes.
JAWT 524 - Tess
This beautiful girl is around 5 years old and currently on foster in Portsmouth.
She is a sweet natured soul, good around people of all ages. She does not seem to bother with cats and has been ok with some dogs, just not keen on little ones.
Tess was originally saved from a pound in Ireland and has now been in foster care for several months.
We desperately want to find her forever home, could it be yours?
Please get in touch or look out for updates in the playground section of our forum.
JAWT 546 - Sumo
Introducing Sumo! This boy is only 8 years young and liiving in the Notts area.
He is not very good with most dogs and not good with cats at all so could not live with any. He has however grown up with a child of 8 years old.
He is a fuss monster, adopting the typical akita "lean" for fuss. Our assessor found him to be gentle when taking treats and knows all the basic commands. A happy boy who enjoys company and a play with a plastic toy.
For more information on Sumo, please get in touch.
Suki is a mild mannered lady of 7 years old who is currently based in Sheffield. She is seeking a new forever home due to the impending immigration plans for her current owners.
Although she has lived with other dogs, we feel she needs to be the only dog in the household. She is used to children of varying ages also. Suki likes a fuss and is very gentle when taking treats etc.
Could you offer a forever home to this girl? Please get in touch if you can.
JAWT 572 Shari.
We are helping this beautiful girl find her new home on behalf of another rescue.
Shari is approx 2 years old and an absolute darling! A real sweetheart of a girl who loves to shower you with affection.
Shari appears to enjoy the company of other dogs so could potentially be rehomed with a friend, she is not cat tested and as we have no history will not be placed with young children.
If you would like to meet this gorgeous girl please get in touch
JAWT 509 - CJ
CJ is a handsome young chap of 3 years old currently based in Salford.
He is being rehomed due to a change in his owners work commitments, leaving him alone for long periods and she does not feel he is receiving the attention he deserves.
He`s an excitable boy, loves to play and has basic command knowledge. He will pull to begin with on walks but soon settles in to heel again.
He is a friendly boy, but he does not like other dogs or cats. He has never lived with children and due to his excitable nature we would only consider a home with dog savvy older children.