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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Akino originally came from Spain, he was recently taken in by us after living with a woman in Switzerland who has an official animal-holding ban. Through a veterinary inspection, everything came to light and Akino had to be immediately removed. It is always shocking what some people force furred creatures to endure out of egoism. Now, Akino is safe with us and is once again searching for a loving home. Akino, the skeptic. At first, the handsome male dog shows a certain mistrust, his past likely having a great impact on him. However, once he trusts someone and comes to them, the ice is quickly broken, and he turns out to be a real cuddle bear. Character and nature—temperament: attentive, eager to learn, protective—Trust in humans: needs a bit of time—Approachability, closeness: at first, he waits. Once he has trust, he is open.—Social behavior towards dogs: generally social—Social behavior towards cats: not tested—Behavior and everyday competence—Uncertainties: with loud noises like thunder or heavy rain, and with men, he is not entirely comfortable.—Adaptability to new situations: needs some time but does well—Exploratory behavior: brave, attentive—Activity level—Exercise drive: moderate—Leash behavior: good, requires a confident lead.—Learning readiness: moderate, everything goes with treats ;-).—Prey drive: present, but Akino is more of a guardian. We wish for Akino active and dog-experienced people who can confidently and consistently accompany him. At the moment, we cannot envision Akino living with small children in the same household. Akino is microchipped, vaccinated, neutered, and tested for Mediterranean diseases. Interested?

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Akino stammt ursprünglich aus Spanien, er wurde kurzfristig bei uns aufgenommen, nachdem er bei einer Frau in der Schweiz lebte, die ein behördliches Tierhalteverbot hat. Durch eine Kontrolle des Veterinäramts kam alles ans Licht und Akino musste sofort weg. Es ist immer wieder erschreckend, was manche Menschen aus Egoismus den Fellnasen zumuten. Nun ist Akino bei uns in Sicherheit und erneut auf der Suche nach einem liebevollen . Akino, der Skeptiker. Zu Beginn zeigt sich der hübsche Rüde eher misstrauisch, seine Vergangenheit hat ihn wahrscheinlich sehr geprägt. Hat er jedoch einmal Vertrauen gefasst und kommt auf einen zu, dann ist das Eis schnell gebrochen, und er erweist sich als richtiger Schmusebär. Charakter und Wesen– Grundtemperament: aufmerksam, lernbereit, beschützend– Vertrauen zu Menschen: braucht ein bisschen Zeit– Kontaktfreude, Annäherung: Zu Beginn wartet er ab. Wenn er Vertrauen gefasst hat, ist er offen.– Sozialverhalten gegenüber Hunden: grundsätzlich sozial– Sozialverhalten gegenüber Katzen: nicht getestet Verhalten und Alltagskompetenz– Unsicherheiten: Bei lauten Geräuschen wie Donner oder starkem Regen sowie Männern, die sind im nicht ganz geheuer.– Anpassungsfähigkeit an neue Situationen: benötigt etwas Zeit macht sich aber sehr gut– Erkundungsverhalten: mutig, aufmerksam Bewegungs- und Aktivitätslevel– Bewegungsdrang: mittel– Leinenführigkeit: gut, braucht eine souveräne Führung.– Lernbereitschaft: mittel, mit Futter geht alles ;-).– Jagdmotivation: Ist vorhanden, aber Akino gehört eher zu den Wächtern. Wir wünschen uns für Akino aktive und hundeerfahrene Menschen, die ihn souverän und konsequent begleiten können. Zu Kleinkindern im selben Haushalt können wir uns Akino aktuell nicht vorstellen. Akino ist gechipt, geimpft, kastriert und auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten getestet. Interessiert? H I E R geht es zu unserer Adoptionsanfrage / Termine nur auf Voranmeldung

Size
Extra large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇨🇭Waltenschwil
Shelter
New Graceland - Auffangstation Schweiz
Living with Akino
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Akino home

What you'll need for Akino 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
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    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 Akino

What life with Akino looks like

Akino is a extra-large adult mixed breed dog waiting at New Graceland - Auffangstation Schweiz in Waltenschwil.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇨🇭Adopting from Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Akino, answered.

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