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Midwest Akita Rescue Society

Dog rescue in Chicago, IL

In 1976, the Akita Rescue Society of America was founded by a small group of concerned Akita owners. In the early years, only a few Akitas required the services provided by ARSA, but as the breed grew in popularity, so has the number of Akitas arriving in rescue kennels and foster homes. Midwest Akita Rescue Society (MARS) is a member of Akita Owners Rescue Foundation, Inc. (AORF) which is a national rescue organization with various Akita Rescue groups across the United States. The purpose of MARS is to rescue, medically treat, rehabilitate and re-home abandoned, relinquished or otherwise homeless Akita dogs.

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Chicago, IL 60631
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Yoko

Akita

Female, Adult
Chicago, IL
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Ninja

Akita

Male, Young
Chicago, IL
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Jedi

Akita

Male, Young
Chicago, IL

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Would you like adopt a dog from MARS? You can call us and talk it over, read our information package, then fill out an adoption application form. Our representatives will check out your references, getting as much information as possible in order to decide if you will provide an environment compatible with any dog we may have waiting for a new home. One or two MARS volunteers will visit you in your home in order to ask specific questions about what you want in a dog and to talk about the dogs we have available. Any potential problems we see at that time will be fully discussed and resolved.

When you have been approved for adoption, you will be introduced to the Akitas. Each will have been spayed or neutered, and will be up-to-date on all vaccinations, heartworm negative, AVID microchipped and receiving monthly preventative medication, and in general good health. The Akita will have been evaluated on its response to male and female adults, children, cats, other Akita, small dogs and various other stimuli. As a result, there is a $300.00 required donation when you adopt.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Midwest Akita Rescue Society

New Leash On Life Chicago

211 S. Clark St., Box 2790,
Chicago, IL 60690

St. Sophia's Forgotten Felines

525 W. Roosevelt Road,
Wheaton, IL 60187

Final Farewell's Last Chance Program

6321 Dempster Street,
Morton Grove, IL 60053

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Xena

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Chicago, IL
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Bernese Mountain Dog pups

Bernese Mountain Dog

Male, Puppy
CHICAGO, IL
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Crystal

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
South Elgin, IL
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Jackie

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
South Elgin, IL
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JOURNEY

Carolina Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos
Chicago, IL
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Special Needs
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ELLIE

Boston Terrier/Chihuahua

Female, Senior
Westmont, IL

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