My name is
Rey!

Posted over 7 months ago | Updated 1 month ago

Cared for by Akita Rescue Mid-Atlantic Coast, Inc.

My basic info

Breed

Akita/American Pit Bull Terrier

Color

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Age

Puppy

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

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Sex

Female

Pet ID

20470191

My details

Good with cats

Shots current

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Rey is one of Kiki's puppies, part of the 'Star Wars' litter, all of whom were named after Star Wars characters. She is Pittie, akita/chow and a mix of other breeds. she will be spayed prior to placement. Rey has the pittie lack of personal space. She is a cuddle dog and will sit in your lap if you let her. She has barked at dogs passing by when she is in our fenced front yard. She is a bit shy initially with people and would do well with a confident male companion. Although she only has face to face contact when we walk them, she has acclimated to the very loud dogs in my house. When she is loose, will playblow to the dogs on the other side of the baby gate. She largely ignores my cats or is intimidated by them. She has a voice and is not afraid to use it when she is hungry or has to go out. crate trained. Very food oriented which helps with training. She is very smart and will need an owner who is willing to give her a job: obedience training, agility, flyball, fast cat. prefer applicant with previous dog experience. See more pix and video at https://www.facebook.com/akitarescue.org/

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Rescue

Akita Rescue Mid-Atlantic Coast, Inc.

Contact info

Pet ID

20470191

Contact

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Phone

(571) 237-7335

info@akitarescue.org

Website

http://www.akitarescue.org

Address

Silver Spring, MD 20192

Donation

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Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

* 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.

Adoption application

https://akitarescue.rescuegroups.org/info/file?file=28878.pdf

More about this rescue

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.