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Akay

Mixed Breed · Male

Breed: mixed breed, approx. 55-60 cm compatibility with others: Gets along well; Cats: Not known, cannot be tested. Current location: animal shelter Istanbul (Turkey) Akay is looking for a calm owner who can give him the time he needs to come out of his snail shell. He will never become a go-getter, and this should be clear to the adopters. A structured daily routine with plenty of walks would be ideal for this sensitive male dog. For the safety-loving male dog, we see vacations in a caravan more as a possibility than changing hotel rooms and holiday apartments. Although he is always peaceful and prefers to retreat, we would like a home without children. He can be very clingy and gentle with people he trusts. Best placed with a resident dog (second-dog home).

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Rasse: Mischling, ca. 55-60 cm Verträglichkeit: Gut verträglich; Katzen: Nicht bekannt, kann nicht getestet werden. Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim Istanbul (Türkei) Akay sucht ruhige Halter, die ihm die nötige Zeit geben aus seinem Schneckenhäuschen zu kommen. Er wird nie ein Draufgänger werden und das sollte den Übernehmern klar sein. Ein strukturierter Alltag mit ausgiebigen Spaziergängen wäre für den feinfühligen Rüden ideal. Urlaube mit einem Wohnwagen sehen wir für den sicherheitsliebenden Rüden eher, als wechselnde Hotelzimmer und Ferienwohnungen. Obwohl er immer friedlich ist und lieber den Rückzug antritt wünschen wir uns einen Haushalt ohne Kinder. Möglicherweise könnte er von einem souveränen Zweithund profitieren. Ihm vertrauten Personen gegenüber ist sehr anhänglich und sanft.

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Leichlingen
Shelter
Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.
Living with Akay
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. · LeichlingenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Akay home

What you'll need for Akay in week one.

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  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
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    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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Akay

What life with Akay looks like

Akay is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. in Leichlingen.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Akay, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Akay?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Akay on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Akay if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. 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 Akay 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 Akay 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 Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Akay 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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