# American Akita Needs New Home - WA

This was posted on Craiglist this week. Rita was abandoned at a boarding kennel September 2nd 2008. http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pet/1069805670.html

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In Rescue / Dogs In Need · started by Darwin67 · 10 replies
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## Darwin67 · 2009-03-11T15:15:05.000Z
This was posted on Craiglist this week. Rita was abandoned at a boarding kennel September 2nd 2008. http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pet/1069805670.html

## Kissui · 2009-03-11T15:16:41.000Z
What an adorable longhaired girl.

## Darwin67 · 2009-03-11T20:45:41.000Z
We're going to go down and meet w/ Rita on Friday....who know's what may come of the encounter, we are keeping and open mind and heart. We'll put her through her paces and see how she does!

## Kaddy · 2009-03-12T04:55:59.000Z
Lemme know how she is... I can't guarantee anything, but I'd be willing to help if I could.

## tsukitsune (moderator) · 2009-03-12T10:59:09.000Z
Good luck meeting Rita! She sure is pretty!

## Darwin67 · 2009-03-14T19:56:14.000Z
We just got back from visiting w/ Rita, and all I can say is, what a "sweet-heart"! Since you never know what to expect w/ a rescue/adoption, especially of an Akita, I was probably prepared for something far different than what we found. This dog has a truly sweet personality/disposition. She showed absolutely no dog agression, no food agression, no mouthiness, and a complete willingness to train (very food motivated)...she has "sit" down pat...as for other commands and leash trained...zero, so I'd have my work cut out for me. Health wise, she looks great and very well taken care of, she's a very sturdy pup. She has not been spayed yet, and based on what I've read about Akitas this might not be such a bad thing...as she is a very young two year old. So, with a little luck and divine help she may have found a furever home here with us. We're keeping our fingers and toes crossed that the people who have kept her thus far are willing to allow us to adopt her! Her upcoming little shiba brother is still in utero. ;o)

## KFontaine04 · 2009-03-14T20:10:22.000Z
YAY, That is great news! Good Luck with Rita's adoption!

## tsukitsune (moderator) · 2009-03-14T20:21:40.000Z
oh my! Congrats! She sounds like a keeper!!!

## Kaddy · 2009-03-15T01:32:56.000Z
YAY!!!! She sounds like a sweetheart, and totally worth the work :o)

## Leonberger (admin) · 2009-03-15T09:21:14.000Z
For your description, she seems like a wonderful dog. Good luck on adopting her.

## lindsayt · 2009-03-16T21:07:20.000Z
Holy Cow! Wow, will you be busy. Congratulations-she sounds very nice. I look forward to meeting her, hint hint.

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