Akita Rescue Mid-Atlantic Coast, Inc. (ARMAC)

01/16/2025

Let’s Make 2025 Star's Year!🐾

For 112 days, Star has been patiently waiting at the shelter—her heart full of love, her paws ready to walk into a new beginning. As we say goodbye to 2024, let’s make sure Star doesn’t have to wait another day for the life she deserves.

This 3-year-old, 96lb Akita is as beautiful as she is intelligent. She knows commands like sit, stay, come, and down, and though she walks well on a leash, she may pull a little when excitement gets the best of her. Star loves squeaky toys and tennis balls, and her favorite thing is curling up with her people. Don’t be surprised if she tries to fit all 96lbs of herself in your lap for snuggles—this girl is full of love!

Star is also a family-friendly girl who’s lived with children before. However, due to her dislike of reaching over her head or having paws touched, she’d do best in a home with older kids. She can be selective about the dogs she likes, especially after living with other Akitas, so slow introductions are key. She should not go to a home with cats.

112 days in a shelter is a long time for any dog, and Star is ready for a fresh start in the New Year. With her loyal and loving nature, she’ll be the perfect companion to help ring in 2025 with warmth, joy, and unconditional love.

🎆 Give Star the New Year’s gift she’s been waiting for—a family to call her own. 🎆

🏡 Let’s make 2025 the year Star finds her forever home. Adopt or rescue Star today and start the New Year together! 🏡

Star is spayed, up to date on vaccines and heartworm negative.



Star and many other animals in need are available and can be seen on our website www.calvertcountyanimalshelter.com.

Jamie Hash

Volunteer and Rescue Coordinator

[email protected]

410-535-7387



Rescue Pick-Up Hours:

Monday – Saturday from 10am – 4pm

Adoption Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday from 10am - 4pm

5055 Hallowing Point Rd. Prince Frederick, MD 20678



Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter

https://calvertcountyanimalshelter.com/

01/16/2025

Missy (left)- 4 y/o, altered female, 72lbs

Meechi (right)- 7 y/o, altered male, 78lbs

Cuties Missy and Meechi were surrendered to the shelter due to no fault of their own. They are described by their former owner as sweet, okay with strangers, housebroken and able to be crated, and Meechi also has history interacting with children ages 8 years and older.

4-year-old Missy is a beautiful, fluffy, friendly girl who has been well mannered in our care and an easy walk on the leash. She knows "sit" and sometimes does a happy dance, hopping front feet in the air (but not on you) when asked. Her tail happily wags when she receives a treat.

7-year-old Meechi is made up of a fluff, handsomeness, and sweetness! He is also great on the leash and will sit for treats. All around, he's a really great guy and super loveable.

When tested off-leash in the shelter's play yard, both Missy and Meechi were mostly uncomfortable around other dogs, but able to coexist with polite and respectful dog pals.

According to their former owner, Missy did end up killing a small dog when she was chained in their backyard and the unleashed small dog approached her; with that being said, it is not recommended she go to a home with any small animals. On the other hand, while we do not have history on how Meechi has interacted with small dogs, his owner reported that he has done well with cats.

Missy and Meechi are both available immediately for rescue pick-up.

Please let us know if your organization can help!

Thank you,

The BARCS Rescue Team

Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS)
New Address! 2490 Giles Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225
[email protected]| (410) 396-4695

Rescue pick-up hours:
Monday-Friday: 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m

Adoption hours:
Monday-Friday: 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, Inc. (BARCS) | 2490 Giles Rd | Baltimore, MD 21225 US

12/30/2024

Charlie Marcus was an integral part of ARMAC from its inception. Ad you can see he was also in the business of saving people as a paramedic and firefighter. For any one who knew or interacted with him, you can leave a memory on his obituary page.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

He was willing to do this every time he went to work.

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12/28/2024

While at the Texas Pet Sitters Conference recently, we had the chance to hear from Dr. Roy Madigan, a veterinarian, and the principal scientist in the Canine Chagas Treatment Study.

We felt it imperative to share with our clients, and our community, the surprising information we learned.

Chagas disease is a parastic disease that is spread by kissing bugs. Similar to heartworm disease, animals can become infected with Chagas if they're bitten by, or ingest, a kissing bug.

The symptoms of Chagas can show up in a variety of ways. For less severe cases, lethargy, decreased appetite and weight loss may present. In more severe cases, you may see fluid in the abdomen, heart failure, vomiting, and unfortunately, sudden death.

Dr. Madigan estimates that up to 23% of companion dogs in Texas currently are positive for Chagas (compared to about 3.3% that are heartworm positive).

Chagas tends to attack the heart tissue, and is a progressive disease. The most common symptom seen when this happens is arrhythmia. It is also known to attack the brain.

Testing for Chagas is not common. The pet owner usually has to seek it out. There is currently a reliable test called "ELISA" that costs around $120.00. Dr. Madigan tells us that by next year, a new version will be available that will cost around $35.00 and will include a heartworm test. It will be readily available to all veterinary practices. They are currently awaiting approval from the FDA.

The treatment for Chagas is in a pill form and lasts for 12 months. Dr. Madigan reports that while it is 100% effective, it does not fix the harm that has already been done to the body by the parasite.

Our best defense against Chagas is preventative action. Pyrethroid insecticides will kill kissing bugs. Oral flea and tick medicine will kill Chagas.

If you see your pet with a kissing bug, do not squish the bug. Use a plastic baggie to capture it (don't touch it!) and contact https://kissingbug.tamu.edu/contact/ for instructions on how to submit it for testing.

It takes up to three weeks for a pet to test positive after exposure to Chagas, so don't immediately get your pet tested.

It is not only dogs who get Chagas. Cats also are affected. Chagas is the number one cause of seizures in cats.

Humans can also get Chagas. If your pet tests positive, every pet in the house should be tested, as well as all humans.

Antibodies are not effective at preventing reinfection, so a vaccine is not an option. Researchers are currently working to develop a slow-release injectible to protect pets.

Our takeaways:

*Chagas is impacting more pets than most people know. If your pet is showing unusual symptoms, ask your veterinarian to test them for Chagas. The sooner it is detected, the better off your pet will fare.

*Chagas is a treatable disease.

*Be aware of your enviroment. Keep your yard clean. Turn off outdoor lighting. Bring pets inside at night. Remove piles of rocks, leaves or wood near your home. Keep vegetation trimmed regularly. If you find a kissing bug, submit it for testing.

*If your pet tests positive for Chagas, test ALL your pets. Also, test all humans in the house.

For more information, please visit https://kissingbug.tamu.edu and www.vidapharmacal.com

12/25/2024

Happy Holidays

12/12/2024

Charlie was a Firefighter/Paramedic who saved and helped many peop… Jodi Marcus needs your support for Help Cover Charlie Marcus's Unexpected Funeral Expenses

12/10/2024

Mapleshade Animal Hospital

Happy International Day of Veterinary Medicine! 🐾💙🩺

BVNS would like to recognize and celebrate the hard work, dedication, and kindness that our veterinary professionals extend to our patients and their families every day.

We truly appreciate the compassion that veterinarians, technicians, and support team members have for all animals. Join us in saying THANK YOU to everyone who ensures the well-being of the pets placed in their loving care - we are forever grateful!

12/10/2024

ARMAC is going on hiatus for an undetermined amount of time. Charlie and Jodi Marcus, who have been the main pillars of this organization are having health issues that must be addressed. They are co-founders and have been very active participants in this rescue for the last 40 years despite auto-immune issues, multiple surgeries, and various setbacks. Both are in their '70's and it is harder to fight off health issues. Charlie has been in the hospital and will be for who knows how long with blood clots in his lungs and legs as well as pneumonia. The blood clots are somewhat under control, but the pneumonia is stubborn. Jodi's arm was broken in May and is still broken. A plate was put in her arm in July, but it is getting loose. She still faces at least one more surgery and currently has her hands full caring for her own Akitas, fosters and cats while Charlie is hospitalized.

We will not be taking any dogs for the foreseeable future, and will the place the ones we currently have.

12/08/2024

11/16/2024

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11/07/2024

✨Dreaming of a forever family✨
This drawing has been made for Friends of Akitas Trust - UK and I would like to dedicate this drawing for all animals shelters. Thanks to give a second chance to our paw friends who need so much love and care ❤️