The status of MARLEY was

last posted on 10/16/25 by

Beaver County Humane Society

Female Dog, Akita

Akita (Medium Coat)

Description:

Hi, my name is Marley, though some folks affectionately call me Mama. I came to the shelter after a kind family found me and my puppies living under a porch. Life was tough, but we were lucky! Someone cared enough to get us help, and that’s when everything started to change.At first, I can be a little shy. I need a bit of time to get to know you, but once I do, I’m as sweet as they come. I absolutely love being petted and will shower you with kisses in return. I’m affectionate, gentle, and just want to be close to someone I trust.I spent some time in a foster home, and my foster mom helped the shelter learn a lot about me. She says I’m loving, intelligent, and full of potential, but I do have a few quirks that someone adopting me should know. I’m what they call an escape artist—I’ve been known to dig or sneak out if left unsupervised. A securely fenced yard and close supervision outside are a must.When I first arrived in foster care, I brought along my seven puppies. Once they were healthy and found their own homes, my foster mom started working with me on crate training and house training. I made great progress and even started getting used to car rides, which used to scare me.I also lived with other dogs in foster care. I did best with the male dogs, especially the ones who let me take the lead. I prefer not to share my food, toys, or water, so I’d do best as the only dog in the home, or possibly with a very easygoing companion and a knowledgeable handler.Now that my puppies have moved on, it’s finally my turn.Because I’m an Akita, it’s important that my future family understands my breed. We are intelligent, strong-willed dogs from the working group. We’re fiercely loyal, naturally protective, and tend to be reserved around strangers. We can be dominant and independent, and we often have a high prey drive, so we do best in experienced, adult-only homes with confident owners who understand our needs.That said, with the right person, I will be your best friend- devoted, calm, and deeply affectionate. I’m ready to leave behind my rough start and begin a new life full of love, structure, and companionship.If you think we might be a match, I’d love to meet you.If this dog has been successful in our play groups it is not a guarantee that a dog will be social with other dogs in their home or in public settings. Dogs are individuals and have personality conflicts, just like us. Play groups do not guarantee that territorial or resource guarding issues will not surface in the home. While play groups do help us get to know the dog's better, once they are adopted their new environments and new relationships will influence their behavior in ways we cannot predict.The Adoption Fee Includes:- initial canine distemper combination vaccination- first worming or stool check- rabies vaccination (for animals over 3 months of age)- 24 Petwatch microchipping- flea treatment/preventative- spaying or neutering-heartworm testingAdoption fee: $135.00Per state law, ALL ADOPTERS must purchase a non-refundable 2025 dog license at time of adoption for any canine three months and older. The cost of the license is $9.20. (Senior Citizen or Person with Disability-$7.20)Leash and collar included