S.W.A.T. RESCUE

Inspired by the heart of an Akita, we rescue Akita’s – with honor and integrity – and help place them with wonderful families – in loving memory of Pono and Maile.

Our Mission:

The non-profit is organized and operated exclusively for charitable, and educational purposes, and for the prevention of cruelty of animals specifically, to promote the preservation of life and to ensure quality of life for vulnerable animals, namely Akita’s.

Our Plan:

We will execute this through careful planning and lawful means to include but not limited to advocacy, rescuing animals in danger of euthanasia in animal shelters – or otherwise in immediate danger, re-homing, foster care, adoption, transport, and public education. We will succeed in our efforts by building an advocacy and volunteer network that will allow us to reach more animals and care for them, as well as influencing decision-makers across the southwest.

Our People:

Executive Board:

• COO & President – Patrice Lim
  • Boarding Member – Akita Club of America Rescue
  • Blessed to be under the Mentorship of JoAnn Dimon (Big East Akita Rescue) and Dorie Sparkman (The Akita Rescue Society of Florida)
• Vice President – Coree McCabe
• Chuck Akers – 10 years working Akita rescue under the Mentorship of Carol Harris

Advisory Committee:

• Legal Advisor – Mr. Rick Durfee, Senior Attorney, Durfee Law Group, PLLC
• Financial Advisor/Secretary/Treasurer – Cheryl Flading, Accountant, Tax CSR
• Head of Security – Mr. Scott Kessler, LEO
• Eloise & Tom Thornton – 20 Years ACA Akita Breeders of Merit (Queen Creek, Arizona)
• Josephine Leslie – 30 Years Akita Breeder (Paradise Valley, Arizona)
• Shawn & DeeLynn Piccone – Chelsea’s Akitas (Deerfield, Michigan)
• Amy & Stacy Huenneke – Sun Devil Akitas (Chandler, Arizona)
• Dr. Ryan Churchey Buzard, DVM – Breeder, Handler, Show Judge

Events & Fundraising Team, Shelter Guardians:

• Kristen Dougherty
• Heathyr Aguilar
• Tammy Brazil
• Dani Needham
• Bronda Johnson
• Katrina Lepper
• Elisabeth Olisky
• Alicia Kessler