Midwest Akita Rescue Society

6538 N Nordica Chicago, Illinois 60631
Dogs

About this shelter

Midwest Akita Rescue Society in Chicago, IL

Midwest Akita Rescue Society (MARS) is a rescue organization based in Chicago, Illinois, located in Cook County, where 70 other animal shelters and rescues also operate, about 10 miles southeast of the city. MARS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all-volunteer organization whose purpose is to rescue, medically treat, rehabilitate and re-home abandoned, relinquished or otherwise homeless Akita dogs. It depends entirely on tax-deductible donations to continue this work and serves Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin and parts of Kansas and Kentucky.

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Shelter details

Service area
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin, and parts of Kansas and Kentucky
County
Cook County
Animals served
Dogs

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