WAG :: Washington Akita Group, Inc.

Washington Akita Group, Inc. (WAG) is a small group of concerned Akita people dedicated to the rescue and placement of orphaned Akitas in Eastern and Central Washington State (other areas in the Pacific Northwest as foster or kennel space allows). Our primary mission is to find good homes for abandoned Akitas, most coming from local animal shelters after being found as strays or given up to shelters by their owners. We DO NOT take dogs directly from an owner except under extraordinary conditions. We help transition the dogs into their new homes by providing proper nutrition, veterinary care, grooming, socialization and love before placement. We offer support for Akita owners and education for our communities about the Akita as a breed and the need for responsible dog ownership.

WAG is now an IRS approved 501(c)(3) public charity. Donations are tax deductible.

If you are interested in adopting an Akita from WAG, please fill out an Adoption Application and send it in!

Once an application is submitted, it may take 2-3 weeks to be processed and a reply sent. WAG is made up of volunteers who help in their free time. We realize you are anxious to hear from us and we will respond as quickly as possible. To be considered for any WAG Akita, the following must be completed: Application submitted, home visit completed and reference checks completed. Please understand that we will make a decision that is in the best interest of the dog. Thank you for your patience.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1/13/12: WAG is taking on several young puppies. We've never had dogs in our care this young and could use donations in the form of Petco/Petsmart gift cards for puppy food and puppy toys. Paypal donations are also always welcome to help cover vet bills and other expenses. Thank you!

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We are always in need of Akita-experienced foster homes. Please contact WAG if you are interested. Foster home application and home check required.

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Effective October 2009: No adoptions out of the country.

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See our Adoption Page for owner placements.

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MACY'S Shop for a Cause was great success again this year. Thanks to Linda, Julie, Zipporah, Sally Lou, Amber, Nick, Koji and Molly and all our supporters. They raised $250!!!

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WAG will be at the Seattle Kennel Club show again in March 2012.

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Read the story of Zeus. What a happy ending! Thanks to Francee Hamblet of Minda Akitas.

ZEUS

Orphan Spotlight

Check our Adoptions Page for available Akitas. Also check the WARN page for Akitas in area shelters.

URGENT NEED!

WAG is in desperate need of volunteers and foster homes, especially in Eastern Washington and Idaho. We need Akita knowledgeable people to evaluate, transport and foster Akitas.

WE NEED YOU!

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See our WARN Page for Other Shelter Placements

This page is updated on a regular basis - Please check it out.

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WAG T-shirts!

Be the first person on your block to have one.

$15 each, includes shipping

washingtonakitagroup@earthlink.net

We also have Rescue Magnets and handmade bead bracelets. Please contact WAG for pictures and prices. They make great gifts.

Consider fostering an Akita. We are always in need of foster homes. So many Akitas end up in shelters and we cannot help them all. If you are "Akita smart" and have room in your home and your heart, you might be the perfect foster parent for an orphaned Akita. Contact us Washington Akita Group

Be a WAG Guardian Angel. Sponsor one of our Akita orphans. We will send you a picture and a short biography of your Akita. There's no limit on what you can give. We appreciate gifts of any amount!

WAG Guardian Angels:

Julie and Bobby Ellis

Kathy Amrine

Jill Drennan

Erin Sunahara

Colleen Sullivan-Rosauer

WAG's Favorite Vets

Dr Dan Frey and the Woodinville Animal Hospital

North Division Animal Medical Center, Spokane WA

Vista Veterinary Hospital, Kennewick WA

Donate to WAG when you shop on-line at www.igive.com