06/19/2024
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Akita Rescue Mid-Atlantic Coast, Inc. (ARMAC)
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Akita Rescue Mid-Atlantic Coast, Inc. (ARMAC) provides the Akita dog breed community with rescue, adoption, education, and support services.
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RESCUE: WHO ARE WE?
In the early years, ARSA aka Akita Rescue Society of America, an organization once located in California, handled all Akitas needing rescue in the USA. As the breed’s popularity grew, so did the number of Akitas going into the rescue kennels. In 1984 several concerned Akita owners on the East Coast contacted them to inquire about local Akita rescues and were told there were none. These people banded together and ARSA-MAC was born as were other chapters. In 1994, ARSA was disbanded and of necessity its chapters became independent rescue organizations. ARSA-MAC became ARMAC and they continued finding homes for abandoned Akitas.
Once a cute little puppy has grown into a powerful adult or as we say, “The teddy bear becomes a Grizzly bear”, an owner may not want to or be able to face the challenge of living with an Akita. Most of the dogs come from our local animal shelters after being found as strays or turned in by their owners. On rare occasions ARMAC has an opening for owner give up dogs. When ARMAC is notified of an Akita in a shelter and they have space available, a volunteer visits the shelter to evaluate the dog. Once the decision is made to rescue the dog, ARMAC takes the dog from the shelter. The Akita is taken to an approved vet for examination. ARMAC updates the dog’s shots and the dog is then neutered/spayed and micro-chipped. This dog will be in its foster home for a minimum of one month, but usually longer until a suitable permanent home is found. All ARMAC dogs are purebred Akitas unless otherwise noted, and available in a variety of colors and ages. Most are crate trained, housebroken, and many have some obedience training.
The adoption process involves filling out an application. ARMAC will check personnel and vet references, and do a house check. This process can take as little as two weeks or as long as six weeks. Once approved, every effort is made to introduce you to the Akitas that best fit your family and lifestyle. A contract is signed and adoption fees are paid. The adoption fees are : $350 up to age 1 year. $300 for dogs 1-5 years, and $250 for dogs 5 years and older. There is a one month adjustment period and if at the end of it all is well, the adoption is complete. If a time comes that the owner cannot keep their adopted Akita, the Akita must me returned to ARMAC. ARMAC will always be a support group for you during your dog’s lifetime.
