ACAR is here to assist ACAR-approved Akita rescue groups in their daily efforts to protect and support forgotten, discarded, or abused Akitas in need prior to re-homing. Financial assistance from ACAR is dependent on funds raised and availability of those funds.

Support from ACAR's general fund is limited to $750 per dog with a maximum of $3750 allocated to each approved rescue for the calendar year.

From the CHARMS fund (for senior dogs over 7 years old), financial assistance is limited to $700 per dog with a maximum of $3500 per approved rescue for the calendar year.

A special fund for COVID19-related requests from the CARE fund limits requests to $750 per dog and $1500 per approved rescue for the calendar year.

Requirements for Receiving Funding
Rescue must:

• be approved by Akita Club of America Rescue, Inc.
• be designated a 501(c)3 organization by the IRS
• have a board member who is also a member in good standing of Akita Club of America
• sign ACAR's Rescue Code of Ethics and display the logo on their website.

Instructions to Apply for Funding
The following process has been established by ACAR beginning in 2020:

• To request financial support, please complete this form, submitting one form per dog.
• Copies of estimates or receipts for veterinary care, transportation, boarding, etc., should be submitted along with the form.
• The form and all receipts should be emailed to Ann Bavaria

Help ACAR Raise Funds
Rescues are asked to help ACAR in its mission to raise funds by:

• Connecting with ACAR on Facebook and other social media platforms
• Linking to ACAR's website (AkitaClubRescue.org)
• Sharing ACAR's Facebook posts
• Keeping rescue supporters updated on ACAR activities through the rescue's newsletter, email update, or other communication distributed to supporters
• Encouraging network and supporters to like/share ACAR's Facebook posts and visit its website