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TANGO After spending several months at the Spokane Humane Society, another few months in foster care, and one false start, this fun-loving boy found a new home with a wonderful couple in northern New Mexico. It was a long journey, but Tango is finally home. |
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DUNCAN (Ky) Only hours from being euthanized, some quick networking and fast talking saved little Duncan. He now lives with an Akita playmate and a great couple who will take them on lots of walks. Although he was only with us for a short time, he earned a permanent place in our hearts. PAWS UP, DUNCAN! |
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BUBBA WAG helped rescue Bubba from the Spokane County Animal Shelter where his owner had dumped him. He was old and scared and unwanted. With the help of many caring people across the state of Washington, Bubba made it to Pasado's Safe Haven in Shelton WA where he will live out his remaining days. Update! Bubba is living with Pasado's Director, Susan. He is part of a large dog family, always the first one in to eat his supper. Update: Sadly Bubba went over the Rainbow Bridge in the fall of 2005. He will be sorely missed. Godspeed Bubba! Run Free! |
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HARLEY Harley had been in a shelter in Long Beach WA for several months when WAG was contacted for help. Coincidentally we had just received an email from someone looking for a rescued male to be a companion to a female Akita they had already rescued. Harley was severely underweight and showed signs of abuse. His new family was just what he needed. You can see he is happy well-adjusted boy. His new dad says he is 100% Akita and a joy! The two dogs are great companions, responding to love, attention and good food. |
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MOLLY Molly, picked up as a stray as a 6 week old puppy, was adopted by a wonderful family with two Akitas who live on the west side of the state. From all reports, she has fit in beautifully, and is adjusting to her new life quite well. Molly's dad built a two story condo for the dogs... I think Molly picked a great home! |
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HONEY Honey was picked up as a stray in Rathdrum ID and taken to the Coeur D'Alene City Shelter. She was just another unwanted senior Akita who spent over a month waiting for someone to take her home. We contacted Pasado Safe Haven again and they wanted her. A tag team transport of Troy, Cecille, Hilary, Robin, Robin's dad, and Bob, a border collie rescuer got together to take her to Pasado Safe Haven. Honey has already been on a picnic and a river outing. UPDATE: HONEY HAS BEEN ADOPTED!!! |
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SWEETIE was a stray that ended up at the shelter 3 times in her short life. When Cecille went to visit her, she knew this girl needed help finding her forever home. But we had no foster space available. A wonderful family complete with an amazing male Akita, (but that's another story-see our resources page) stepped up and said they would help. Sweetie met Pam and George for the first time and it was pretty clear the foster would work out. Pam and George and their Akita, Buddy, worked wonders with Sweetie. After a short time getting acquainted, Sweetie and Buddy became good friends and Sweetie even taught Buddy how to come back into the house when called. When Pam said they wanted to adopt Sweetie, what could I say. What a happy ending for a great dog and wonderful family! |
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LUCY Lucy was a stray that ended up at the Spokane County Shelter. I couldn't resist her Akita dance when I met her. She has been in foster care for almost a year and is a very sweet girl who loves to play with her toys. She even tolerates cats! Her foster mom has decided she is TOO sweet to give up and it seems Lucy has made herself at home. What a lucky girl! Update: Sadly Lucy went over to the Rainbow bridge in late 2006 Run fast and free, sweet Lucy |
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ANNIE Annie is finally home. She has been in foster care for almost 18 months. She has made herself quite at home and loves to play in the yard. She is always going to be timid and shy, but she will never have to worry about being abandoned again. She can sleep inside and twirl around the yard when she is happy. Welcome home, Annie. |
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BOSCOE Boscoe's foster parents made an emergency run from eastern Washington to the Humane Society shelter in Salem OR when they contacted us about this beautiful, young boy. They could no longer keep him and he was scheduled for euthanasia. He's been with them ever since. When I asked his foster mom if she was still thinking about keeping him, she said how could she ever give him up. His new home comes complete with new dog friends and kids to play with. He gets to go on walks in the mountains, swim in rivers and go on lots of trips. Thanks to his new family for coming to his rescue. |
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Akoya
April 13, 2005 Akoya the pure white
pearl of an Akita came to join our family. Akoya had previously been
rescued by Anthony from a divorcing couple that left her outside and
ignored for most of her early life, then they abandoned her altogether.
Anthony brought her to his Seattle home and spoiled her with lots of
love and kindness. Unfortunately, Anthony was diagnosed with a life
threatening disease. He had no other family to take care of Akoya, who
he called "his daughter", so his hospice team contacted Cecille at
WARN. Shortly after learning about Akoya we decided to adopt her. It
was the best decision we ever made. At twelve years old we know she
doesn't have a long time left here, but we intend to make her final days
her happiest. She gets walks on the beach, nightly massages, glucosamine,
lots of cuddling and she loves to play with her new brother Ashi (two
year old male). They both sleep in our room getting closer to one
another each night.
Akoya has arthritis so we taught her
to use a ramp to get in and out of our 4Runner. Ashi has been using
the ramp since he had surgery on his elbow dysplasia as a pup. So
being the old pro he would "demonstrate" for his sister. When she
couldn't make it up the ramp he would lift her hind end with his
nose and nudge her up to the top. Then he follows her up and covers
her with kisses. Every day those dogs make us laugh. I think they
are both happy and seem to smile even when they sleep.
Michael and I feel truly blessed and
I think we smile even we sleep too!
Kathleen McGowan & Michael Mucha
Ashika
(Ashi) Two year old male Akita
Akoya
Twelve year old female Akita
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Yoshi
well it's been two
weeks since we adopted Yoshi, what an amazing dog he is! |
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Rasha Rasha had been rescued by a well meaning family when her owner was dying. Sadly, she did not get along with their dog and they needed help placing her in a permanent, loving home. WAG posted her on our website and she found a new home within a few weeks! Happy life, Rasha!
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Samson Samson's owners could no longer keep him so asked WAG for help in finding him a new home. We posted Samson on our website and they were able to find a new loving, Akita friendly home. Glad we could help!
Maya Maya has finally found her forever home with Mark. Maya has already accompanied Mark to a rowing regatta, to several parks and he hopes to take her on his ski trips. He even lets her post messages on the Akita Forum - she dictates; he types. Maya is adapting quickly to her new home and loves going on walks every day. We are so glad this sweet young Akita has found a home at last. She had lots of people pulling for her. We wish her and Mark many happy days together!
Kobe Kobe is one lucky boy! We were contacted by a shelter about a young male they considered dog aggressive so would not post him on Petfinder. They asked if we could help. We put out an urgent string of emails, posted Kobe on our homepage, and thankfully someone came to his aid. Greg and Betty from Texas were looking for male companion for their rescued female, Kashi, an Akita mix. Greg flew all the to Seattle to adopt Kobe. Within a week, he and Kashi were best friends and Kobe had a new family. He loves to go on rides with Kashi and on walks with his dad. Kobe proves again how adaptable Akitas and that they should be judged as individuals. Kobe proved the shelter wrong. He was VERY adoptable! Enjoy your life, Kobe! You deserve it!
Dewey Dewey has finally found his forever home. This sweet, goofy guy stole all our hearts starting with the ACO in Post Falls ID. She could not bear to have to send him to be euthanized, so she called us. It took several months and one false start, but Dewey will now get lots of attention, love and exercise with his new dad. We wish Dewey and Art all the best. Dewey - we will miss your big bear Akita hugs.
Brigit
Brigit spent about 2 months at a shelter in Bellingham WA. WAG posted her on our website and in the process of meeting a potential WAG adopter, ended up finding the perfect home for Brigit. This lucky girl now lives in Idaho with a family who understand Akitas. We are so happy that we played a key role in finding Brigit her forever home. Have fun on the lake!
Bruiser Bruiser has just gone to his second forever home and this time we know it will stick. They fell in love with him right away and are giving him the love and care this sweet boy deserves. I'm so proud of our WARNie angels who came to his aid when he was a young puppy at a shelter, destined to be euthanized because no one wanted him. He may not be a purebred Akita - but he will always be an Akita to us. Miharu - now Kuma Inu (CGC)
Kuma Inu is living happily in southeastern Washington with her new family. She sleeps on the recliner and when no one is home, sneaks into the bedroom and makes herself at home on the bed. But that's OK with her parents. She goes on daily walks and has her own doggie door. And a brand new stuffy toy - a skunk! LOL This wonderful woolie is very much loved. We wish Kuma Inu and her family a long happy, fun-filled live together. Raja
Raja is finally at his forever home. Raja escaped from his first adoptive home and was on the run for two months before being found. A good Samaritan took him to his own vet where they scanned him for a microchip. That's how we found this sweet boy again. Melissa Fisher and her family stepped forward to foster him. And what a great job they did. He was examined by a vet and miraculously, he was in fine health. Just a bit dirty and stinky. Raja had a chance to get used to home living again, playing with kids and making friends with Riley, the resident Akita. Soon another home was found with Mary, Michael and Mokus - a very senior male Akita. True to his nature, Raja has fit right into his new home, making friends with Mokus and another visiting dog friends. We are so happy for Raja and his new family. This dog has won over so many hearts and has definitely been our miracle Akita. Happy Life, Raja!
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