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ARWNY
 P.O. Box 428
 E. Amherst, NY 14051 

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DIABLO
YUP I am sweet as sweet can be!!

Adoption Application Required

Adoption contract required

Kathy DeWees
ARWNY - 914-747-4252

Nancy Lamm
ARWNY - 914-747-4252

SPARKLE
I am too young to be without a home!!

Meet little Ms. Sparkle! As her name suggests, she is quite a dazzler! Not just in looks but in personality. Sparkle hasn't had the easiest start in life but she doesn't show it in her personality because she loves every one she meets -- human and canine! She is quite the affection-hound, leaning happily against you when first meeting, calmly laying at your feet, and being happy to snuggle in your arms! Sparkle's health is now good, as she is being weaned off the seizure medication to see if in fact she truly has any seizures or it was just a one-time thing due to something she ingested -- since she came to ARWNY with a tummy full of gravel and lived with a college kid who dumped her at the vet's office, we have no clue what all she could have gotten into before we took over her care!  This cute little munchkin is most likely an Akita mixed with Siberian but her personality says STAR so we don't care what the mix is -- she is a special one-of-a-kind puppy! Sparkle will be spayed before leaving for her new home, and is up to date on her shots and microchipped. If you'd like more information on adopting an Akita this special, please fill out our online adoption application. Adoption contract required, click here.

WINTER & LOVEY
How could they do this to us??

UPDATE: Sadly Winter died in his sleep while at the foster home with the Dimon family. They had pampered him the night before as always but he left them broken hearted. He also left poor Lovey very upset. Shame on the people who abandoned them both -- SHAME ON YOU!

This gorgeous pair of older Akitas was referred to us when they were found to be living huddled together on the frozen ground with no cover from the harsh winter in New England. Their owner fell on hard times so left them in a neighbor's pen where they had no dog house, no roof, nothing but frozen mud covering the ground around them; being cleaned up once a week & getting no vet care. Poor Winter suffers from arthritis in his hips so had trouble getting around, and Lovey never left his side, caring for her beloved companion, trying to shield him from the cold as best she could. With the help of our friend Kim Holmes, Winter & Lovey are now safe and warm, vetted after not seeing the inside of a vet's office since 2001, and are safe now under ARWNY's care. At one time both dogs were house dogs, and are easy keepers; they so deserve a home to live out their days now. Lovey is 9.5 yrs, Winter is 11.5 yrs, both have love to give and would be happy to be in a home again. Kim says their personalities are wonderful and both dogs are bright, alert and sweet with adults. If you have no small kids and no other pets, please consider opening your home to this lovely pair of Akitas whose sad state was human error, no fault of their own! We prefer to keep them together as Winter will not survive without his Lovey. If your interested in meeting our seniors, please fill out our online application.  Adoption contract required, click here.

Adoption Application Required

Adoption contract required

Kathy DeWees
ARWNY - 914-747-4252

Nancy Lamm
ARWNY - 914-747-4252

MARA
Yes I am cute as a bug!!

This gorgeous brindle female came to us via a puppymill in PA, who was trying to lower their numbers by dumping their Akitas in a local shelter. One of our volunteers got there just in the nick of time, as Mara's other 2 companions had already been euthanized! Mara is a lovely girl with a super sweet personality with people. She is a compact smaller female, who has a very lovely brindle coat and a very pretty face. Mara would do well with the right male dog if properly introduced and she crates well, walks well now on a leash, and is social with all people she meets. Mara would not work in a home with smaller dogs or cats, and has never been around small children, so will only be adopted to a home with kids over 12 or no kids at all. Mara is approx 4-5 yrs of age, energetic and outgoing; she will make someone a very loving, sweet family member -- how about considering Mara for your household! Mara is healthy, spayed, HW & Lyme negative, up to date on shots. If you'd like more information on adopting an Akita this special, please fill out our online adoption application. Adoption contract required, click here.

MERLIN
I will make you laugh!!

Adoption Application Required

Adoption contract required

Kathy DeWees
ARWNY - 914-747-4252

Nancy Lamm
ARWNY - 914-747-4252

OKAMI
Can you love me??

Meet our Okami Amaterasu a/k/a "Oki"... Oki's name in Japanese means " The Great Wolf" however don't let a name fool you this fellow is all Akita. Oki is loyal, devoted to family and willing to give all of himself to see his family is never in harm's way. Oki comes to us with a bit of a sad story to tell. Oki was left homeless due to a family fire. The family lost everything and now they lost their beloved Akita too. ARWNY could not let this family member be taken to a local kill shelter and stepped up to help. How could we not? Oki is a 4 year old very healthy large 110 pound athletic neutered male Akita, who is heart worm negative and kept on preventive, up to date on all of his shots and fecal negative. Oki is well behaved in the home, quiet, non-destructive, house broken and is leash trained. Oki  will be looking for a family that has Akita experience and is able to give him the loving home this boy so badly misses. Oki will be tested with female dogs to see how he does, however my feeling is he could possibly live with the right female as Oki does not show much interest in the other dogs that are here at this time. Oki should not go to a home with cats or small children. He is way to big for a small child and will knock a child down without intention, so we are asking children be of age 12 and up. Oki also loves the truck and going for rides, this seems to be one of his favorite things to do besides just hanging out being your buddy. If you're interested in giving Oki a place to call home please fill out our on line application. If you can not give Oki a home but still would like to help please consider being a sponsor for one of our orphaned Akitas. Oki is neutered, up to date on shots, and is ready to go to a new home today. If you would like to consider Oki for your home, please fill out our online application. Adoption contract required, click here.

Adoption Application Required

Adoption contract required

Kathy DeWees
ARWNY - 914-747-4252

Nancy Lamm
ARWNY - 914-747-4252

COOPER
I miss my family!!!!!

Meet Cooper!! Don't let looks deceive you -- Cooper is actually 1/2 Akita, as his purebred Akita Mom gave birth to his litter at our volunteer Carla's home so we know all about him from day one! See that cute baby picture of Cooper?  Well now he's a tall, sturdy, well-built fellow with down ears but a great head and strong bone, a super glossy black coat & some nice white markings! Cooper was adopted to a loving home who raised him well; but when a family health issue happened, Cooper came back to ARWNY, not due to any fault of his. His adoptive family was heartsick to let him go, but their love shows in his joyful nature & his good training! Cooper is crate trained, very socialized with other dogs (he lived with a female dog), he knows all his basic commands, rides well in the car and walks great with a "halti" collar/leash. Cooper is shy upon first meeting new people, then warms up quickly; but has NO aggression issues. However, he has NEVER been around children, so we are only adopting him to a home with kids over 12 or no kids at all and kitties are a no-no for Cooper. Cooper would make a fun hiking and walking companion, as he has a lot of energy and would love the excitement of walking in the woods or hiking on a trail with his new parents! So won't you consider this big lab-looking-Akita mix for your next companion? He is already neutered, up to date on shots, HW & Lyme free. If you are interested, please fill out our online application.  Adoption contract required, click here.

Adoption Application Required

Adoption contract required

Kathy DeWees
ARWNY - 914-747-4252

Nancy Lamm
ARWNY - 914-747-4252

SACHI
Can you maybe give me a home of my own??

Sachi is a sweet little 3 yr old female Akita taken as part of a cruelty situation from her breeder. This little girl hasn't been shown much of the world, but her natural curiosity makes up for her little bit of shyness and she warms up to people and new situations quickly! She has never been exposed to kids or cats, so we are saying no to those in a new home. She gets along well with other dogs, so the right nice male would do well with this little munchkin! Sachi rides well in a car, crates well, and walks gently on a leash even though she hasn't had much experience with being walked. Sachi is on the small side but has a lush gorgeous brindle coat with an intelligent sweet face and perky little ears! She is eager to please and will do well with the right calm patient family!! Sachi needs some vetting before she can be placed, so please check back for more updates about her! If you are interested in Sasha, please fill out our online adoption application. Adoption contract required, click here.

Adoption Application Required

Adoption contract required

Kathy DeWees
ARWNY - 914-747-4252

Nancy Lamm
ARWNY - 914-747-4252

ROMULUS
AGAIN --I REALLY need your love!!!!!

Romulus is brother to Zeus, listed above.  Like his brother, this is one gorgeous male, with a great head, heavy bone and lush coat.  Romulus is a bit more reserved than Zeus, but would make a wonderful pet for the right adults-only no-other-pets home also.  He crates well, walks wonderfully on a leash, knows basic commands.  He would also do best in a quiet home with low-activity; he bonds very quickly and is perfectly wonderful in the house, as if he lived in one his whole life!  Romulus is taller and heavier than Zeus, but has that same wonderful smile for those he loves and plays with his squeaky toys like a puppy despite being about 8 yrs of age!!  He also has many wonderful years ahead of him and deserves to live them out in peace with the right Akita-knowledgeable person/couple so won't you please consider him for your next Akita?  He is healthy on thyroid meds, HW/Lyme negative, up to date on shots.  If you are interested, please fill out our online application.  Adoption contract required, click here.

Adoption Application Required

Adoption contract required

Kathy DeWees
ARWNY - 914-747-4252

Nancy Lamm
ARWNY - 914-747-4252

DIAMOND
Can I kiss you??

This is truly a GEM of a little girl! Diamond lost her home due to the economy, and was bewildered as to what she could have done wrong to end up in rescue! But this jewel won't be in rescue too long! Diamond is approx 2 yrs of age, is a compact smaller girl with a lovely red coat and a sweet expression on her face. Diamond loves everyone, has lived with kids, seems sweet with male dogs, and has been a housedog so knows her manners well! Diamond crates well, walks great on a leash, knows her basic commands, and is clean & neat in her kennel run. Diamond didn't deserve to lose her home, she did nothing wrong but now she can have a chance at a FOREVER home. Will you be Diamond's forever home now?She is spayed, up to date on shots, HW & Lyme negative, and very healthy. If you're interested in giving Diamond a safe, secure, and loving home, please fill out our online adoption application. Adoption contract required, click here.

MIZZY
I am ready for a new loving home!!

Meet our long-coated Mizzy!! Where is her long coat, you say? Well it had to be shaved off due to the neglect of her original owner -- Mizzy's rescue was a concentrated effort to get her from the foreclosed house she was left behind in -- thank you to Rottie Rescue & friends that helped save Mizzy from her fate. Mizzy will grow this gorgeous coat back and be her lovely self again quickly! Mizzy was bought from a show kennel and has a great champion background -- it shows when you see her in person, she's just gorgeous! Sadly however, her breeder never returned calls asking for help with Mizzy so ARWNY has decided to find her a great forever home!! Pictures of her now do her no justice due to the shaving but her lush coat will be black and white pinto when it comes back in. Mizzy lived with a male Akita, older kids, and was a housedog so knows her house manners and all her basic commands. Mizzy is extremely affectionate and has the cutest face with a big smile all the time. Mizzy's life hasn't been the best but she doesn't have any ill feelings about humans. She is approx 5 yrs old and will be a lovely housepet for some lucky family with her super lovely personality!! If you are interested in Mizzy, please fill out our online adoption application. Adoption contract required, click here.

Adoption Application Required

Adoption contract required

Kathy DeWees
ARWNY - 914-747-4252

Nancy Lamm
ARWNY - 914-747-4252

ADOPTION PENDING

BEAR
I am so sad!! Can you finally give me some love?

Meet Bear, a big ole' sweetheart seized as part of a cruelty case in CT. Bear is approx 6-7 yrs old, very big with one silly flopped over ear that makes him look like a puppy forever!! At one time Bear was a housedog, but later had been turned into a kennel dog, much to his unhappiness. Bear is a lover, but is BIG so acts like a bull-in-a-china-shop! He rode well in my crate from CT to NJ, walks well on a leash and knows basic commands. Bear has the sweetest face and just wants to be someone's love bug!! Bear would do well with a nice female dog, but definitely no cats.  He needs some vetting so check back with us to learn more. If you are interested in Bear, please fill out our online adoption application. Adoption contract required, click here.

Adoption Application Required

Adoption contract required

Kathy DeWees
ARWNY - 914-747-4252

Nancy Lamm
ARWNY - 914-747-4252

ADOPTION PENDING

PIXIE
You can't keep me down!!

Pixie is a wonderful female purebred Akita that made her way into rescue after being stabbed and shot twice with a gun! We even had one bullet removed! This poor adult girl has been through so much recently, but her personality and temperament is amazingly fantastic! She is gentle, mild tempered, and she adores meeting everyone here. She gives gentle kisses and is a DREAM to walk on a leash. Pixie was apparently the neighborhood stray and we have no idea why someone would want to hurt her. Pixie seems to ignore other dogs her size. Pixie is crate trained and would love a home were she would feel safe after all she has been through. Pixie is spayed, microchipped, heart worm/lymes tested (Negative), and fecal clear. If your interested in giving Pixie a safe, secure, and loving home, please fill out our online adoption application. Adoption contract required, click here.

To follow Pixie's earlier story, click here.

ADOPTION PENDING

FUMIKO
My heart needs you to be whole again!!

Fumiko is a beautifully marked 2.5 year old spayed large female Akita who always has a smile & a tail wag for all she meets. Fumiko lost her home due to no fault of her own. This happened when the younger female Akita brought into the household as a puppy 11 months ago, began to give Fumiko a difficult time as the puppy got older -- which the owner was warned ahead of time would happen.  So Fumiko was surrendered to ARWNY to make sure she didn't get beaten up any longer. Fumiko has wonderful house manners, and knows her basic commands, walks well on a leash and is house broken, crate trained & healthy. Fumiko might do well with a nice male dog so a meet & greet would be needed. Please no cats for Fumiko.  Fumiko is micro-chipped, spayed, heartworm tested-negative, current on all vaccines and well cared for. We are asking children be 10 years of age or older and know how to respect the Akita breed. If you're interested in meeting our smiling Fumiko, please fill out our online adoption application. Adoption contract required, click here.

Adoption Application Required

Adoption contract required

Kathy DeWees
ARWNY - 914-747-4252

Nancy Lamm
ARWNY - 914-747-4252

ADOPTION PENDING

ZEUS
Please give me a home!!

You won't find a more handsome Akita than our boy Zeus!!  Look at his regal bearing, his lush coat, heavy bone, and his great head!  Zeus and his brother Romulus (also in need of a great home) came to rescue after being removed from their breeder's home in a humane seizure, along with several other Shibas and Akitas.  Once you have met Zeus, you'd never believe that he lived his life in a kennel run, considering how great he is in the house, how well behaved he is with people, and how great he is with his commands! He crates well, walks wonderfully on a leash and has a sweet sense of humor about him. Zeus is a senior boy of approx 8 yrs who has many wonderful years left in him and so deserves a great home to call his own for the remainder of those years.  He would do best in an adults-only home with no other pets, so he can be loved and cherished to make up for all the years he had little attention.  He is on thyroid meds, neutered, up to date on shots, HW negative, treated for Lyme and is ready for his home -- is that your home?  If you are interested in Zeus, please fill out our online application.  Adoption contract required, click here.

Adoption Application Required

Adoption contract required

Kathy DeWees
ARWNY - 914-747-4252

Nancy Lamm
ARWNY - 914-747-4252

ADOPTION PENDING

CASSI
WOO HOO Life Is a Bowl of Chocolates!!

Meet our sweet little Cassi, a very young 1.5 yr old spayed female who came to us from a shelter in MA. Cassi appears to have just had a litter, so her coat is thin but that will change now that she has been spayed and is getting great food and love!  Cassi has little experience on a leash, so will need work with that, but she is so eager to please and so willing to learn that it won't take much time to turn this little rock into a gem!!  AND she LOVES life -- finding happiness wherever she goes! Cassi is on the small side, knows "sit" and is clean in her run.  She bonds quickly and is very bright, happy to learn new things. She runs happily around in the play yard but comes as soon as she is called, wanting to sit in your lap and be loved!  She may work well with a nice male dog but does need a home with no cats or small kids as she is too energetic for toddlers, she would knock them over in her enthusiasm!! Cassi is such a sweet girl -- please consider giving her a great home! If you are interested in Cassi, please fill out our online adoption application. Adoption contract required, click here.

Adoption Application Required

Adoption contract required

Kathy DeWees
ARWNY - 914-747-4252

Nancy Lamm
ARWNY - 914-747-4252

ADOPTION PENDING

ASAMI
Can you help me live??

Asami should be in a home -- maybe your home!  This is a very young (under two yrs), very dear female Akita who loves everyone she meets!  She is a healthy, gorgeous, energetic lady who, despite a rough start in life, adores everyone, she holds no grudges against any humans and indeed, loves people & attention!  She is silly and outgoing, will do well in a home with kids over the age of 8 that respect dogs and no other pets.  She has been working on her obedience and everyone reports her to be just so willing to listen and so wanting of attention that obedience work comes easily to her because she loves to make her humans happy by learning something new.  This diamond-in-the-ruff just needs the right polish to make her the shining jewel in your life.  Won't you consider giving her a chance?  She's so young, she so deserves to be spending her time with a loving family, not waiting in rescue!!  Asami is spayed, current on her shots, HW negative, fecal clear and micro-chipped.  If you are interested in this young female, please fill out our online application.  Adoption contract required, click here.

Adoption Application Required

Adoption contract required

Kathy DeWees
ARWNY - 914-747-4252

Nancy Lamm
ARWNY - 914-747-4252