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This page is dedicated to our orphans and Akita friends. Posting available orphans and adoptions. d.b.a. Midwest Akita Rescue
Society.

Midwest Akita Rescue Society (MARS) is an all volunteer 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization that was formed in 1998 by a small
group of concerned individuals that felt that they could
assist orphaned and in need Akitas residing in the Midwestern
region of the United States. We were originally an arm of the
Akita
Owners Rescue Foundation, Inc and later enveloped our mother organization and are now Akita Owners Rescue Foundation. We are a non-profit, all volunteer organization
dedicated to helping Akitas and we depend
entirely on tax-deductible donations to continue this work.The
purpose of this organization is to rescue, medically treat,
rehabilitate and re-home abandoned, relinquished or
otherwise homeless Akita dogs. We service the states of
Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Iowa,
Missouri and Minnesota as well as parts of Kentucky and Kansas.

10/30/2026

Welcome to the new boys on the block. Liam (Fawn) and Archie (white).
These pups have been through alot in their short lives.
But they are very resilient.
They are typical puppies with sharp teeth and curious minds.
They are ready to go
✅neutered
✅chipped
✅UTD on vaccinations
✅crate trained
✅walk good on leash
✅working on house breaking
✅5 months old

Archie is in the St Louis MI area and
Liam is in the Willis MI area

must have breed experience and fenced in yard.

No same s*x dogs in home

They are currently taking applications for her forever home

If you’re interested in adopting Liam or Archie or any of our other amazing orphans, please submit an application

For questions email Deanna @ [email protected]

The application can be found ⬇️

Https://akitas.org/contact-us/application-for-adoption/

10/30/2026

ADOPTION PENDING ❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️

Welcome to our new little girl BELLA

Bella comes to us from a shelter in the Chicago area as an owner surrender.
She has lived with dogs, cats and kids.
Such a sweet little peanut and so well behaved.
This is what we know about her so far

✅UTD on vaccinations
✅chipped
✅lived with cats
✅housebroken
✅good with respectful kids
✅good with male dogs
✅DOB 6/8/25

This girl automatically sits with the treats come out. How cute.

We will know more once we get to know her

Must have breed experience

No same s*x dogs in home

She is located in the Chicago area

She is currently taking applications for her forever home

If you’re interested in adopting Bella or any of our other amazing orphans, please submit an application

For questions email Deanna @ [email protected]

The application can be found ⬇️

Https://akitas.org/contact-us/application-for-adoption/

Bella’s adoption is pending pickup

10/30/2026

Not all héros wear capes.

We were asked to help 2 puppies in Colorado and honestly we were hesitant because of how far they were away.

With the help of our sister rescue Big East Akita Rescue we were able to secure transport for these munchkins 1,000 miles away with this hero Bob Bond. He didn't say "let me think about it" it was an immediate yes, I can do that.

We are very grateful to Bob for helping us out and pulling these pups from the shelter and playing uber driver to Archie and Liam. Thank you Bob we are forever grateful and so glad we made a new friend

These two little munchkins are now with us and will soon be available. Stay tuned for their welcome post as soon as they are settled.

10/28/2026

POPPY update.

Surgery went well and they were able to remove the two masses.
We got lucky and they had enough skin to close the wound.
They were able to keep her dew claw intact.
Blood work and the chest X-ray looked really good
Now we wait for around 2 weeks for the biopsy report.

Thank you for all the thoughts and kind words.
We are very appreciative of everyone’s generosity for our girl Poppy. ❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️

Poppy was dropped off for her surgery.
Send positive vibes. Good luck sweet girl.
Today is going to be a long day for her foster

10/27/2026

Taz and Sasha
They have been with us for 672 days and counting. They deserve a home of their own
Seriously, Why aren’t these two adopted They are the sweetest pups around.
They do not deserve to live their lives in a kennel. They deserve a nice yard and loving people
They were found in a home with their owner who was unfortunately no longer alive. It is unsure how long they were there with him without food and water.
Taz acts like a puppy while Sasha is more serious Both are amazing dogs and whoever adopts them will be very lucky
Both are
** between 3-5 years old
** up to date on vaccines
** chipped
** probably house broke as they keep their kennels clean
** love to play
** must be adopted together
** older kids please
** Akita experience required
** in person meet and greet required
** no cats
** Taz , male , darker
** Sasha , female, more white
If you are interested in Taz, Sasha or any of our other orphans please fill out an application
Questions: email Deanna at [email protected]
https://akitas.org/contact-us/application-for-adoption/
Taz and Sasha are located in the Willis MI area

10/26/2026

Just a little snip it of what is to come.

10/26/2026

Just like that, our wooly little friend Dakoda went to his Forever home.

For everyone it was love at first site.

As you can see DaKoda now Koda has many 2 legged siblings to keep him happy and entertained.

Thank you Heather and family for opening up your hearts and home Koda.

We couldn’t have asked for a better family.

Happy gotcha day Koda.

Wishing you many years happiness together.
❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️

10/25/2026

Rebel is growing up in a foster home. While she does love her foster family we would like to see her in a permanent home.

She is the perfect mix of naughty and nice ❤️

She’s been in puppy classes for awhile now and is top on her class.

✅ Born 3/20/26
✅ UTD on vaccines
✅dewormed
✅ on prevention
✅ microchipped
✅ housebroke
✅ crate trained
✅spayed

**must have breed experience and fenced in yard.

No same s*x dogs in home!

Rebel is located in the Willis MI area.

She is currently taking applications for her forever home

If you’re interested in adopting Rebel or any of our other amazing orphans, please submit an application

For questions email Deanna @ [email protected]

The application can be found ⬇️

Https://akitas.org/contact-us/application-for-adoption/

Address

6538 N Nordica Avenue
Chicago, IL
60631

Telephone

+17735949302

Website

http://www.akitas.org/

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