Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Likely adopted

Aki

Husky · Male · Senior · 8 years

Aki - a beautiful Siberian Husky who was once a family dog, now in a shelter. Sometimes you just don't understand why a dog ends up in a shelter. For Aki, a beautiful Siberian Husky, his familiar world collapsed in August 2026. He lived with his family for 18 years - then they moved and Aki was left behind. Suddenly, shelter instead of home, cage instead of family, noise and countless strange dogs instead of his usual life. No wonder Aki is having a hard time coping with this situation. He suffers greatly from the shelter routine and always looks for a quiet place to retreat to during his short time outside the kennel. After a whole life in a family, this change must be incredibly confusing and overwhelming for him. So far, we know that Aki is a social and friendly male who gets along well with people and other dogs. Much more can not be said about him at the moment - only when he has calmed down a bit, he will be able to show who he really is. At 18 years old, Aki is far from old. He deserves it so much to leave the shelter quickly and spend his twilight years with people who give him security, comfort and above all the feeling of belonging again. Of course, Aki is also a rescue dog and brings his own little backpack. In addition, a Siberian Husky brings special needs. Therefore, we are looking for responsible people who deal with the characteristics of this wonderful breed and give Aki the time he needs after this setback. For Aki, we are looking for a loving foster home or of course his forever home, so he doesn't have to endure the shelter any longer. Who will give Aki what he so painfully misses - a home and people to whom he can belong? Then please contact his responsible handler. Here is Aki's video

DE·Show original

Husky Aki – nach einem Leben als Familienhund plötzlich im Tierheim Manchmal versteht man einfach nicht, warum ein Hund im Tierheim landet. Für Aki, einen wunderschönen Sibirischen Husky, brach im August 2026 seine vertraute Welt zusammen. Achteinhalb Jahre lebte er bei seiner Familie – dann zog diese um und Aki blieb zurück. Plötzlich Tierheim statt Zuhause, Gitter statt Familie, Lärm und unzählige fremde Hunde statt seines gewohnten Lebens. Kein Wunder, dass Aki mit dieser Situation nur schwer zurechtkommt. Er leidet sehr unter dem Tierheimalltag und sucht während seiner kurzen Zeit außerhalb des Zwingers immer wieder einen ruhigen Ort, an den er sich zurückziehen kann. Nach einem ganzen Leben in einer Familie muss diese Veränderung für ihn einfach unglaublich verwirrend und überfordernd sein. Bisher wissen wir, dass Aki ein sozialer und freundlicher Rüde ist, der gut mit Menschen und auch mit anderen Hunden zurechtkommt. Viel mehr kann man momentan noch gar nicht über ihn sagen – erst wenn er etwas zur Ruhe gekommen ist, wird er zeigen können, wer wirklich in ihm steckt. Mit seinen achteinhalb Jahren gehört Aki noch lange nicht zum alten Eisen. Er verdient es so sehr, das Tierheim schnell wieder hinter sich zu lassen und seinen Lebensabend bei Menschen zu verbringen, die ihm Sicherheit, Geborgenheit und vor allem das Gefühl geben, wieder dazuzugehören. Natürlich ist auch Aki ein Tierschutzhund und bringt seinen eigenen kleinen Rucksack mit. Dazu kommt, dass ein Sibirischer Husky besondere Bedürfnisse mitbringt. Wir wünschen uns deshalb verantwortungsbewusste Menschen, die sich mit den Eigenschaften dieser wunderbaren Rasse auseinandersetzen und Aki die Zeit geben, die er nach diesem Einschnitt braucht. Für Aki suchen wir eine liebevolle Pflegestelle oder natürlich sein Für-immer-Zuhause, damit er nicht länger im Tierheim ausharren muss. Wer schenkt Aki noch einmal das, was er so schmerzlich vermisst – ein Zuhause und Menschen, zu denen er gehören darf? Dann melden Sie sich gerne bei seiner zuständigen Vermittlerin. Hier geht’s zu Akis Video

Size
Age
Senior · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Aki
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Husky

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Aki home

What you'll need for Aki 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.

    View on Amazon
    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

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

    View on Amazon
    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazon
    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

    View on Amazon
    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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

    View on Amazon
    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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

    View on Amazon
    €20–35

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Aki

What life with Aki looks like

Aki is a senior husky dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. in Germany.

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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Germany, Germany browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Aki, answered.

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

More Husky pets

More from SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.

Paulina, female senior Mixed Breed for adoption at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.

Paulina

Mixed Breed

11 yearsFemale
Tajger, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.

Tajger

Mixed Breed · small

8 yearsMale
Singita, female 7yo Mixed Breed for adoption at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.

Singita

Mixed Breed · large

7 yearsFemale
Similar animals

More Huskys looking for a home

Aris, male 3yo Husky for adoption at Tierheim Weiden

Aris

Husky

3 yearsMale
Wambo, male young Husky for adoption at Tierheim Weiden

Wambo

Husky

2 yearsMale
Wolf, male 4yo Husky for adoption at Tierheim Cottbus, Cottbus

Wolf

Husky

4 yearsMale
Murphy, male 4yo German Shepherd for adoption at Tierheim Osnabrück, Osnabrück

Murphy

German Shepherd

4 yearsMale
Shelly, female German Shepherd for adoption at Tierschutzverein Delmenhorst, Delmenhorst

Shelly

German Shepherd

Female
Lexy wartet in 28857 Syke, female Husky for adoption at Griechische Pfötchen suchen ein Zuhause e.V., Norderstedt

Lexy wartet in 28857 Syke

Husky

Female

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →