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Aika

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Aika came to us at the animal shelter via official channels. When she moved in, she was clearly carrying too many pounds. However, she has now lost a significant amount of weight and can finally be proud of her appearance again.…

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Aika kam über Amtswege zu uns ins Tierheim. Als sie bei uns einzog, hatte sie deutlich zu viele Kilos auf den Rippen. Inzwischen hat sie aber ordentlich abgespeckt und kann sich wieder sehen lassen.…

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Meissen
Shelter
Aktion Tier Tierheim Meissen
Cared for by Aktion Tier Tierheim Meissen · MeissenLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Aika home

What you'll need for Aika in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Aika

What life with Aika looks like

Aika is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Aktion Tier Tierheim Meissen in Meissen.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Meissen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Aika, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Aika?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Aktion Tier Tierheim Meissen handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Aika on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Aika if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Aktion Tier Tierheim Meissen will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Aika already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Aika isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Aktion Tier Tierheim Meissen early rather than rehoming privately; they know Aika and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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