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Akita Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in and around Grantham

There are 7 Akitas looking for a new home in and around Grantham right now, listed by Doris Banham Dog Rescue, Jerry Green Dog Rescue and Three Counties Dog Rescue. Includes Akitas, Japanese Akita Inus and their crosses.

All 7 are with rescues reachable from Grantham, in places such as Bourne, Algarkirk and Cottam. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

By listed age: 2 puppies, 4 adults and 1 older dog.

Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.

2 Akita puppies available in and around Grantham

Twelve months old or under, listed by rescues and rehoming centres. Each one links to the rescue to apply.

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Lolly, akita for adoption in BourneNEW

Lolly

7 years • Female • Akita

Largehigh energy
Can live with:Other dogs
Three Counties Dog Rescue

Bourne · 15 miles

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Xena, akita cross for adoption in BourneNEW

Xena

6 years • Female • Akita Cross

Large
Three Counties Dog Rescue

Bourne · 15 miles

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Aspall, akita cross for adoption in Algarkirk

Aspall

3 months • Female • Akita Cross

Puppyhigh energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogsCats
Jerry Green Dog Rescue

Algarkirk · 24 miles

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Weston, akita cross for adoption in Algarkirk

Weston

3 months • Male • Akita Cross

Puppyhigh energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogsCats
Jerry Green Dog Rescue

Algarkirk · 24 miles

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Gobi, akita for adoption in CottamNEW

Gobi

Adult • Male • Akita

Large
Doris Banham Dog Rescue

Cottam · 28 miles

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Milo, akita for adoption in CottamNEW

Milo

Adult • Male • Akita

Large
Doris Banham Dog Rescue

Cottam · 28 miles

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Akitas near Grantham right now

7 Akitas are listed in or around Grantham today, with 3 rescues. By age: 2 puppies, 4 adult dogs and 1 older dog. 4 are male and 3 female. The newest was added on 7 November 2026.

  • Doris Banham Dog Rescue at Cottam, about 28 miles away: 3 Akitas
  • Three Counties Dog Rescue at Bourne, about 15 miles away: 2 Akitas
  • Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Algarkirk, about 24 miles away: 2 Akitas

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About Akitas

Source: The Royal Kennel Club: Akita
Breed groupUtility
SizeLarge
Height (breed standard)Dogs 66 to 71 cm, bitches 61 to 66 cm
ExerciseMore than 2 hours a day
Size of homeLarge house with a large garden
GroomingOnce a week
CoatShort (sheds)
LifespanOver 10 years

What Akitas are like to live with

The Royal Kennel Club describes the Akita as a "strong, courageous dog of Japanese origin" and the largest breed in its Utility group. It was developed in Japan for hunting bear, deer and wild boar, and the Akita as we see it today was developed in America, "becoming stronger in bone and substance".

Akitas listed in and around Grantham today

As of 8 November 2026, 7 Akitas are listed with rescues in and around Grantham on LocalPetFinder: by their listed age, 2 puppies aged 12 months or under, 4 adults and 1 aged 7 or over.

4 of them are listed as a cross, as the rescue describes it: Akita Cross (4). Breed labels on rescue listings are often a best guess from looks.

The rescues mark 2 as able to live with children, 2 with cats and 3 with other dogs. Where a profile says nothing, it doesn't mean no: ask the rescue.

Sources (checked 30 September 2026)

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Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.

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Akitas in Grantham: your questions

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How many rescue Akitas are available for adoption in Grantham?

As of 8 November 2026, 7 Akitas are listed for adoption in and around Grantham on LocalPetFinder, from Doris Banham Dog Rescue, Jerry Green Dog Rescue and Three Counties Dog Rescue. All are with rescues reachable from Grantham, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Grantham have Akitas right now, and how old are they?

As of 8 November 2026, Doris Banham Dog Rescue (at Cottam, about 28 miles away): 3, Three Counties Dog Rescue (at Bourne, about 15 miles away): 2 and Jerry Green Dog Rescue (at Algarkirk, about 24 miles away): 2. By age, that is 2 puppies, 4 adult dogs and 1 older dog. The newest was added on 7 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt an Akita in Grantham?

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the Akitas on this page are with Doris Banham Dog Rescue (3), Jerry Green Dog Rescue (2) and Three Counties Dog Rescue (2). Open a profile and apply to that rescue: each one runs its own application, home check and adoption fee. We don't rehome animals ourselves.

What is the difference between an Akita and a Japanese Akita Inu?

The Royal Kennel Club treats them as two breeds. It calls the Japanese Akita Inu the original Akita as found in Japan, while the Akita as we see it today was developed in America and is stronger in bone. The two were separated in 2006. The breed standards give the Akita a slightly bigger height range and accept more colours.

How much exercise does an Akita need?

More than two hours a day, according to The Royal Kennel Club. It lists the breed as large and suited to a large house with a large garden. Dogs Trust says Akitas are typically high-energy and need daily walks, play and enrichment. Ask the rescue about this dog, as age and health make a difference.

Are Akitas good with children?

It depends on the dog, not the breed. Most of the 7 Akitas listed in and around Grantham today don't say either way, so ask the rescue. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue what age of children the dog could live with.

How much does it cost to adopt an Akita in Grantham?

The Akitas listed in and around Grantham today are with Doris Banham Dog Rescue at Cottam, about 28 miles away (3), Three Counties Dog Rescue at Bourne, about 15 miles away (2) and Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Algarkirk, about 24 miles away (2); each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog in England, Wales and Scotland, and Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over and £335 for dogs aged 1 to 7. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.

Are there Akita puppies for sale in Grantham?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Akita on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 7 Akitas listed in and around Grantham today are with Doris Banham Dog Rescue at Cottam, about 28 miles away (3), Three Counties Dog Rescue at Bourne, about 15 miles away (2) and Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Algarkirk, about 24 miles away (2), and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Dogs Trust £300, and Blue Cross puppies under six months start from £525. If you searched "akita puppies for sale Grantham", the Akitas here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price. In England, Lucy's Law has meant since 6 April 2020 that puppies under six months can't be sold by a third party such as a pet shop or dealer: you buy direct from the breeder or adopt from a rehoming centre.

Can I get a free Akita to a good home in Grantham, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 7 Akitas listed in and around Grantham today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Three Counties Dog Rescue at Bourne, about 15 miles away. Many rescue fees are under £500: Dogs Trust charges £300, and Blue Cross from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than a rescue. All dogs in the UK must be microchipped by 8 weeks old, and in England, Wales and Scotland a dog can't pass to a new keeper until it is chipped, so ask to see the microchip details.

Are there Akita puppies for adoption in Grantham?

Yes: 2 puppies of the 7 listed in and around Grantham are 12 months or under by their listed age.

Are there older Akitas for adoption in Grantham?

Yes: 1 of the 7 listed in and around Grantham is aged 7 or over by their listed age. Some rescues charge less for older dogs: Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over.

Is there an Akita rescue near me in Grantham?

As of 8 November 2026, the Akitas listed in and around Grantham are with Doris Banham Dog Rescue at Cottam, about 28 miles away (3), Three Counties Dog Rescue at Bourne, about 15 miles away (2) and Jerry Green Dog Rescue at Algarkirk, about 24 miles away (2). The nearest to Grantham is Three Counties Dog Rescue at Bourne, about 15 miles away. You can also see Akitas across South Kesteven. To see what is closest to you, search by postcode with the pet finder on our home page. To hear when one is listed, set up an email alert on this page.

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