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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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Kumo & Sasha are the latest Irish Poundies brought over to safety here with a loving foster mummy. Both doing well but Sasha is not enjoying kennel life. See the forum for updates on both of these gorgeous dogs.
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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 365 Roxy & Rudy
These beautiful dogs are looking for a home together - so if your looking for your very own akita made family please consider this gorgeous pair!
Aged aprox 4yrs old Roxy & Rudy are currentkly based in ireland, for the right home we will arrange the travel!
A very well behaved pair of dogs Roxy & Rudy have been in rescue for to long, they were rehomed recently but unfortunately when a new baby came along they were no longer wanted..
The most affectionate dogs you will meet, they adore each other but not to fussed on other dogs or small furries, they are used to children and really need a home of their own.. if you can help please get in touch
JAWT 636 - Lady
Lady is a beautiful akita of 9 years young. She was about to be killed in the pound where her owners handed her in as "she got too old" but was saved with literally minutes to go! She is based in Kilkenny in Ireland.
She is a friendly girl, enjoys being around people, but is very sad and confused. She is in with other females and getting along fine with them.
Could you open your heart and home to Lady and give her the forever home she rightly deserves. Please get in touch, we can arrange transport to UK.
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JAWT 616 Kessie
Kessie has come back under JAWT care as her home has not worked out
Kessie is a fantastic young girl of around 14 months, originally a stray she came into JAWT care a few months ago, Kessie is a gorgeous girl who was found starving, as such she has a few issues around food which will need to be managed properly..Please dont let this put you off her, its very easily manageable by removing food off kitchen work tops!
all other areas Kessie is a wonderful playful loving companion that needs a home that can offer her a life time of love
she is currently in foster care in Mansfield and further details available by contacting JAWT admin
JAWT 633 - Kiera
Introducing the beautiful Kiera! She is a lovely girl of only a year old and based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
She is good with other dogs so could possibly live with a friendly male. She is brilliant with children of all ages and would make an ideal family companion. Kiera enjoys toy time and loves a good fuss also, a typical playful affectionate girl. She seeks a new home through no fault of her own.
Kiera has moved a few times and we really need to help her secure a home where she will thrive forever. If you feel you can offer such a home for her, please get in touch!!
JAWT 506 - Zara
Meet Zara!! She`s a lovley girl of almost 2 years old and based in Brighton.
She has not lived with another dog so best placed in a dog free home, although she is good with cats!!! Dog savvy older children please as Zara`s owner has said she can sometimes be nervous with people she does not know. Our assessor found her to be a happy friendly girl, taking treats gently, looking for a fuss and adopting the typical "akita lean".
She is seeking a new home due to a change in her owners circumstances. Zara would be best placed in a new home able to keep her training up, she pulls when being walked but this can be corrected.
For more information on her, please get in touch!