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.

On-line Adoption Form

Form is broken as of 8/20/2008.  We are working on a fix.  Please click on the application link below to print out a hardcopy form to mail in.  Thanks for your patience. 

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

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

Orphan Spotlight

Coming soon !   Shugo and Rozy!  Stay tuned....

URGENT NEED!

See our WARN Page for Other Shelter Placements

If you can foster any or the dogs listed below please contact WAG ASAP.

WAG T-shirts! 

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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

OR

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

Raja Angels:

Connie,Worf and Zena

Colleen, Monica and Tawnya

Melissa Fisher and Family

WAG Guardian Angels:

Lora Plaskon -  in memory of Poco

Sue Stralka

Laura Von Tersch

Ryan and Elaina Shaffer

Marianne Soto

Cathy Morrell

Wanda Wicker

Dan Overstreet - American Akitas

Stephen Bailey - for Bear

Melanie Chow - in memory of Cesar - for Bear

Tanya Lam

Mary O'Connell and Michael Smith

Erin Sunahara

Akita Club of Puget Sound

Katie Asling

WAG's Favorite Vets

Dr Dan Frey and the Woodinville Animal Hospital

North Division Animal Medical Center, Spokane WA

Vista Veterinary Hospital, Kennewick WA

Sweet Akoya

We will miss you.

You touched so many lives.   Run free with Anthony at the bridge.

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