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Akela

Dachshund · Female · Senior · 9 years

Name: Akela Geschlecht: männl. Rasse: Dackel-Mix Geburtsdatum: geb. 2017 Grund des Tierheimaufenthalts: Abgabe/Wiederaufnahme im Tierheim seit: 08.10.2026 Gesundheitlich eingeschränkt: nein Verträglich: ja, andere Hündinnen Besonderheiten: Akela ist ein Dackelmischling mit einem ganz eigenen Charakter. Fremden gegenüber ist er anfangs erstmal skeptisch und möchte von Fremden nicht dirket angefasst werden. Sollte Akelas Grenze überschritten werden, schnappt er. Bei vertrauten Menschen ist Akela kuschelig, doch zeigt auch, wenn ihm das Kuscheln zu viel wird. Beim Spaziergang hat Akela sein eigenes Tempo und geht nur mit Menschen mit, die Ihn überzeugen. Bei Interesse an Akela senden Sie uns gerne eine E-Mail mit einer erreichbaren Telefonnummer an oder kommen Sie direkt zu den

Size

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Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇩🇪Remscheid

Shelter

Tierheim Remscheid

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About Akela

What life with Akela looks like

Akela is a senior dachshund dog waiting at Tierheim Remscheid in Remscheid.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Akela, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Akela?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Remscheid handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Akela on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Akela if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Remscheid 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Akela 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 Akela 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 Tierheim Remscheid early rather than rehoming privately; they know Akela 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.