Akita Rescue, Mid-Atlantic Coast, Inc. (ARMAC), is one of the oldest Akita rescue groups in the United States, and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  ARMAC was founded by a small group of concerned Akita owners and has been serving the Mid-Atlantic seaboard since 1984.  Our highest priority is to save and rehome Akitas in area shelters, however, we also address a wide variety of Akita needs such as educating potential owners, referrals, support for Akita owners, and evaluations of dogs in private homes and shelters.

We are in URGENT need of foster homes.  At any given time there are a dozen or more Akita's in shelters throughout the Washington DC metropolitan area.  We are faced with knowing that these Akita's will most likely die without our help, but yet we have no foster space available for them.  Please help us help them!  If you are interested in fostering please contact Jodi Marcus at (703) 730-0844 or visit Foster Home for additional information.

NOTE:  At this time we are not accepting owner give-up dogs due to a high volume of calls from shelters, humane societies and owners.  We will be happy to assist owners who can keep their dogs until they are re-homed with screening and placement advice. See "Rehoming Your Dog" for more information.