Beth reveals her love of true crime as this beautiful breed is tied to a famous case, while Jen becomes obsessed with the Akita's strength and tenacity. An emotional story paints a picture of the loyalty of this noble dog breed.

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Sources:

Akitas: What's Good About 'Em, What's Bad About 'Em

Dog Zone

20 Cool Facts You Didn’t Know About the American Akita

Akita Inu The National Japanese Treasure

AKC website

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World Dog Finder

Puppy Toob - www.puppytoob.com

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Akita Rescue

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What Is Breed Specific Legislation? (ASPCA)

The ASPCA’s Complete Statement on Breed Specific Legislation (ASPCA)

Instagram:

@malcolm_the_akita

@Yukita.Akita

Rescues:

Midwest Akita Rescue Society @midwestakitarescue

Midwest Akita Rescue Society (MARS) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization and is operated by volunteers and relies entirely on donations they have placed over 800 Akitas

Lone Star Akita Rescue @lonestarakitarescue

LSAR is a 501(3)c non-profit organization focused on finding forever homes for orphaned Akitas.

Big East Akita Rescue @akita4resq

B.E.A.R. is a 501(c)3 charitable Akita rescue group in the United States that does hands-on rescue, and is totally manned by volunteers. BEAR was founded in 2011 by a small group of concerned Akita owners and volunteers that wanted to help the breed due to the number of Akitas in need in the metropolitan Tri-State area of NY, NJ, PA and also throughout the Northeast.