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ARSF News Letter - Fall 2007: News Letter PDF Requires Adobe Acrobat® Reader: Get it here |
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BREED SPECIFIC LEGISLATION
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A member of the legislature is trying to change the law in Florida to PERMIT breed specific legislation. Please click the links below to obtain more information on what you can do to help STOP this very dangerous legislation. Everyone who owns a dog should be a responsible pet owner, but the government shoud not be able to tell us what kind of dog we may or may not have. Additinally, this is the type of thing that can evoke panic amongst the non-dog owning public who may not have the experience to understand that there are NO BAD BREEDS, only irresponsible owners, and that we already have laws requiring people to be responsible for their pets. Please look into this and help us STOP this movement. http://www.dobermannpinscher.org/Pages/BSL.html and http://dobermannpinscher.org/WordPress/?page_id=153 |
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SPECIAL NEEDS DOG - UPDATE!! TEDDI UPDATE: TEDDI HAS BEEN ADOPTED INTO A WONDERFUL HOME WHERE SHE WILL BE LOVED FOR THE REST OF HER LIFE. SPECIAL THANKS TO DR. RACHEL PEEPLES DVM, MICHELLE WILD AND THE HOD TEAM FOR MAKING THIS HAPPEN. ALSO, THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED TOWARDS TEDDI'S EXPENSES. SEE WHAT A DIFFERENCE YOU ALL MADE!! (Click her name to see how lovely she now is.) |
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NATIONALS' RAFFLE! CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LIST OF WINNERS: ************************************************************************************** EACH ONE REACH ONE!! This program allows you to commit to assisting Akita owners who cannot afford to spay or neuter their pet, thereby saving hundreds of purebred Akitas from being euthanized in public shelters. Please follow the link above to find out how to give to this marvelous program - it's a wonderful way to help! |
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LOST Have you seen ZEUS ? He was last seen in Marathon Key, Fla. and is sorely missed by his family. Can you help???? SHEBA , a beautiful female Akita, was LOST in Cape Coral, Fla., when she jumped through the screen door at home. There is a REWARD for her return. ICARUS - a gorgeous Akita who was dog-napped from his family in North Miami. Have you seen this dog???? |
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Tips and Help for placing your Pet. Please read this before contacting ARSF
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The Akita is a very ancient breed, tracing its history in Japan back more than 2500 years. In 1931, the Akita was designated as a Natural Monument in his native country and in 1937 the first Akita was brought to the United States by Helen Keller. The breed was recognized by the AKC in 1973. The Akita is very aptly described by Westminster: the breed's " proud heritage includes hunting large game such as bear, elk, and boar. This powerful and dignified member of the Working Group is renowned for courage and loyalty, but may not be tolerant of other animals. His luxurious double coat can include any combination of vibrant colors. Aloof toward strangers, they form strong family bonds. Highly intelligent with a keen sense of humor, the Akita responds best to respectful commands and training techniques that rely on motivation rather than force. Strong-willed and proud, Akitas are not receptive to abusive methods."
The Akita is a large, powerful dog, with some males weighing over 100 pounds.
Natural guard dogs and aloof by nature, most are still very tolerant of children.
Akitas are alert and responsive (though very rarely hyperactive), and sometimes
become lethargic in hot weather - which also heralds one of the times of year
they shed their soft, fluffy undercoat all over your house (think miniature
tumbleweeds). One should keep in mind that these dogs, though all of one breed,
have personalities as individual as you and me. One of the greatest advantages
to getting your Akita from our organization is that its temperament will have
already been evaluated - within reason, we can tell you if a specific dog doesn't
like cats, for example. The potential owner should always keep in mind that
any large breed of dog can be a potential danger if mistreated or not properly
trained, and must commit him or herself to the proper care and training of his
or her new family member. The Akita is usually docile, quiet, and needs only
a moderate amount of exercise. Fiercely loyal, the Akita prefers human company
to that of other animals and is not happy when separated from his family. These
wonderful dogs, though not for everyone, are just what many people are looking
for (tumbleweeds and all)!
