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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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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 741 - Honey
Introducing Honey! She is only a year old and based in Ayrshire. She is good with other dogs as currently lives with another akita. Honey has had a bad start to life and as such would benefit from somebody who understands the breed and willing to work with her. She is a friendly girl, initially a little shy, but soon happy to be fussed and petted. No sign of any issues around food.
Older children preferable also.
Please contact us for more information on Honey.
JAWT 806 - Keeta
Keeta is an adorable lady of seven years old. She is not destructive in the house and has a high level of training. She is great with children and could live with a neutered male. She walks well on the lead, although she does show excitement when seeing other dogs but soon calms down with a calm handler.
Keeta fully charmed our assessor and we are sure she will do the same in her new forever home. If Keeta is the perfect match for your family then please get in touch.
JAWT 810 - Star
Star is a beautiful girl of around 6 years old. She is an ex poundie and has spent her days waiting to be claimed before being Put To Sleep. JAWT stepped in and moved her to safe kennelling. She has clearly been used for breeding and now no longer of any use so abandoned.
Star was not very well when she first came in, but now coming on leaps and bounds! She appears to be ok with certian dogs so my be able to live with a well mannered male. No young children as no real history.
Star has such sadness in her eyes, but so much love to give, everybody who meets her is met with a tail wag and a kiss. She longs for affection, and thrives on a cuddle. Is Star your new companion? Please get in touch.
JAWT 797 - Charlie
Charlie is a stunning lad of 2 years old being rehomed through no fault of his own. He is a very friendly bouncy lad who will need an owner willing to continue his training. Dog savvy children due to his bouncy nature.
Charlie is good with cats and could potentially live with a neutered female pending careful introductions. If this gorgeous boy is the dog for you then please get in touch.
JAWT 774 BoBo
Bo is a gorgeous boy aged 5yrs old based in the Durham area.
A gorgeous friendly boy who adores fusses and walks, he also loves to play and could happily live with a neutered female.
With a basic level of training, Bo knows sit and walks well on the lead, he is also used to children.
He desperately needs a home of his own.. if he is the boy for you please get in touch