Tora is a beautiful brindle/white spayed female who is outgoing and friendly. She is an obedience school graduate. Here is her story: Armac was contacted about this brindle female in a shelter, but then told she was adopted. Not long after, a second shelter in the same area contacted us about a brindle female akita who was turned in to them. And yes it was the same female. A young man, living with his father, adopted her without consulting his dad, who did not want a dog. He turned Tora in to the second shelter after his father nixed the dog idea. The second shelter was close to where one of our adopters lived. He volunteered to foster Tora. His older male decided he did not want to share with this new dog. She was placed in a home with lots of kids and a small dog. She behaved well in her new home until another neighborhood child came over and accidently let both dogs out. Her companion saw another small dog being walked and went over and started an spat. Tora jumped in, and the new owners, who had been looking for them, arrived very quickly and it was ended. But, Tora was returned to Armac, since the new owners could not guarantee this would not occur again. The foster home's dog was not happy to see Tora, so while the family was out, she was kept in an outdoor run. She, deprived of what she felt to be her rightful place inside was not happy. The foster contacted Armac and we decided it would be best for all if Tora was put elsewhere. She is currently residing at a boarding kennel, awaiting her forever home.
Akita Rescue Mid-Atlantic Coast, Inc. (ARMAC), founded in 1984, is one of the oldest Akita rescues in the United States. ARMAC is run solely by volunteers and all funding comes from private donations for the general public. ARMAC fulfills a wide variety of Akita needs in the greater Washington DC area. It educates and offers support to Akita owners, not only those who adopt from ARMAC, but all Akita owners regardless of where they got their Akita. But most importantly, ARMAC saves the lives of Akitas that would otherwise be euthanized in area shelters. All of ARMAC's fostered Akitas are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, micro chipped, tattooed and temperament evaluated prior to adoption. Potential adopters are screened carefully and thoroughly to ensure there is a perfect match between family and Akita. ARMAC's assistance doesn't stop at adoption. ARMAC offers support to its adoptive families throughout the lifetime of their Akita. ARMAC's goal is to avoid Akitas ever being given-up in the first place by educating the public about the breed, its history, and the many challenges that Akita ownership brings with it.
* ARMAC normally will not place an Akita into a home that is more than 5 hours driving distance from the DC metro area. * Prior experience with a large dominant breed is preferred, but not required. * ARMAC normally will not place an Akita into a home with children under the age of 12 unless we are positive that the Akita adores children. * A securely fenced yard or kennel run is preferred, but many adopted orphans have been excellent apartment dwellers. * If you rent your home, ARMAC will require a copy of your lease to ensure that it allows for large dogs. * Personal references are required and will be contacted. * A vet reference is required if currently own pets or have owned pets in the past, please contact your vet and give them permission to speak with one of the ARMAC representatives. * Please make sure you answer all questions on the adoption application, incomplete applications will not be processed. * A home visit is required, all family members must be present. * It is mandatory that all prospective adopters read our Information Package prior to adoption. * The application process can take anywhere from one week to six weeks depending upon reference checks, etc. * Adoption fee is required.
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Washington DC Metro Area, Virginia, Maryland, southeastern Pennsylvania, eastern West Virginia
