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Akita Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in and around Mid Sussex

There are 3 Akitas looking for a new home in and around Mid Sussex right now, listed by Rescue Remedies. Includes Akitas, Japanese Akita Inus and their crosses.

All 3 are with rescues within about 25 miles of Mid Sussex, in places such as Smallfield. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Mid Sussex.

By listed age: 2 adults and 1 older dog.

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

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Barney, jap akita x shar pei cross for adoption in Smallfield

Barney

2 years, 6 months • Male • Jap Akita x Shar Pei Cross

Large
Rescue Remedies

Smallfield · 15 miles

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Teddy, akita x staffy for adoption in Smallfield

Teddy

2 years, 9 months • Male • Akita x Staffy

Large
Rescue Remedies

Smallfield · 15 miles

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Akitas near Mid Sussex right now

3 Akitas are listed in or around Mid Sussex today, all with one rescue. By age: 2 adult dogs and 1 older dog. The newest was added on 30 September 2026.

  • Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 15 miles away: 3 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 Mid Sussex today

As of 8 November 2026, 3 Akitas are listed with rescues in and around Mid Sussex on LocalPetFinder: by their listed age, 2 adults and 1 aged 7 or over.

All of them are listed as a cross, as the rescue describes it: Akita x Staffy, Husky x Akita Pair and Jap Akita x Shar Pei Cross. Breed labels on rescue listings are often a best guess from looks.

None of the profiles says yet whether the animal can live with children, cats or other dogs, so 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.

Akitas in Mid Sussex: your questions

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How many rescue Akitas are available for adoption in Mid Sussex?

As of 8 November 2026, 3 Akitas are listed for adoption in and around Mid Sussex on LocalPetFinder, from Rescue Remedies. All are with rescues within about 25 miles of Mid Sussex, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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

As of 8 November 2026, Rescue Remedies (at Smallfield, about 15 miles away): 3. By age, that is 2 adult dogs and 1 older dog. The newest was added on 30 September 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt an Akita in Mid Sussex?

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the Akitas on this page are with Rescue Remedies (3). 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 3 Akitas listed in and around Mid Sussex 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 Mid Sussex?

The Akitas listed in and around Mid Sussex today are with Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 15 miles away (3); 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 Mid Sussex?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Akita on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 3 Akitas listed in and around Mid Sussex today are with Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 15 miles away (3), 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 Mid Sussex", 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 Mid Sussex, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 3 Akitas listed in and around Mid Sussex today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; all are with Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 15 miles away (3). 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 Mid Sussex?

Not right now: none of the 3 listed in and around Mid Sussex is under a year old by its listed age. Puppies do get listed, so check back or look at the adults, whose rescues can tell you much more about their character.

Are there older Akitas for adoption in Mid Sussex?

Yes: 1 of the 3 listed in and around Mid Sussex 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 Mid Sussex?

As of 8 November 2026, the Akitas listed in and around Mid Sussex are with Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 15 miles away (3). You can also see Akitas across England. 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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