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.

View available WAG orphans on our Adoptions page OR check out the WARN page for shelter placements. We do our best to keep both of these pages as current as possible.

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The Washington Akita Group Scholarship Fund

This scholarship fund is dedicated to the needs of our orphans needing extra attention. Some of our foster dogs have expenses that go above and beyond regular dog care. Consider donating in memory of a pet. Or perhaps as a representative of a kennel or dog club. Many companies will even match what their employees pledge to donate. Please specify "scholarship fund" on your donation as well as your name, pet name, club, or company to be acknowledged below. Unspecified donations will go towards our regular costs of transport, veterinary care, and other general needs. All donations are tax deductible.

To Make a Donation Via Paypal

http://www.paypal.com

Just use our email address

washingtonakitagroup@earthlink.net

Thank you for your generosity!

2012 Donor List

Bronze Club (gifts up to $50)

Silver Club (gifts up to $100)

Gold Club (gifts up to $300)

Platinum Club (gifts over $300)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

2/5/12: In addition to regular donations, WAG is now dedicating a special Scholarship Fund to our orphans with extra needs. Donations of any amount are appreciated!

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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. Please specify "Scholarship Fund". Thank you!

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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

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WAG's Favorite Vets

Dr Dan Frey and the Woodinville Animal Hospital

North Division Animal Medical Center, Spokane WA

Vista Veterinary Hospital, Kennewick WA

OTHER WAYS TO HELP:

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. Foster home application and home check required.

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

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Buy a WAG t-shirt! $15 each (includes shipping)

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

email us to order

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Be a WAG Guardian Angel. We would like to acknowledge these Angels, who have been generous with their time, resources and support throughout the years:

Julie and Bobby Ellis

Kathy Amrine

Jill Drennan

Erin Sunahara

Colleen Sullivan-Rosauer

Run Free at the Bridge

2011