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AKI

Mixed Breed · Male

Aki was seized by authorities after two biting incidents. Beige-brown with black mask and white markings Compatibility with other dogs / children Depends on temperament; NO CHILDREN! Aki has been unremarkable at the shelter so far. He is affectionate and people-oriented. Basic obedience training is still needed. He does not respond reliably to his name. He walks well on a leash but pulls quite a bit. At a weight of about 50-60 kg, he needs secure and firm guidance. Due to the biting incidents, Aki requires a certificate of competence and a behavioral test. Aki does not always respond to his name - sometimes he seems to tune out. We are looking for knowledgeable and experienced owners for AKI.

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Behördliche Beschlagnahmung Aki wurde nach zwei Beißvorfällen behördlich beschlagnahmt. Beige-braun mit schwarzer Maske und weißen Abzeichen Verträglichkeit mit Artgenossen / Kindern Je nach Sympathie; KEINE KINDER! Im Tierheim zeigt sich Aki bisher unauffällig. Er ist lieb und menschenbezogen. Am Grundgehorsam muss noch gearbeitet werden. Auf seinen Namen reagiert er nicht zuverlässig. An der Leine läuft er grundsätzlich gut, bringt aber ordentlich Zug mit. Bei einem Gewicht von etwa 50–60 kg braucht er eine sichere und kräftige Führung. Aufgrund der Beißvorfälle benötigt Aki einen Sachkundenachweis und einen Wesenstest. Auf seinen Namen hört Aki nicht immer – manchmal scheint er auf Durchzug zu schalten. Wir suchen für AKI sachkundige erfahrene Halter:innen.

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Location

🇩🇪Bad Hersfeld

Shelter

Hersfelder Tierschutzverein e.V.

Living with AKI

✓Microchipped
✕Good with kids

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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing AKI home

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About AKI

What life with AKI looks like

AKI is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hersfelder Tierschutzverein e.V. in Bad Hersfeld.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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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. Hersfelder Tierschutzverein 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 — Hersfelder Tierschutzverein 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 Hersfelder Tierschutzverein 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.