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Akio

Mixed Breed · Male

Flyer for Akio, to be posted, distributed and shared if you would like to help us introduce him: Akio and Manu are being spoiled by Conny :-) Akio and Manu are being spoiled by Heiko :-) Akio and his friend Manu found a family together in Germany last November, but private circumstances forced us to bring him to the Wetterau animal shelter, as was the case with Manu a few weeks earlier. Like Manu, with whom he has long shared "table and bed," Akio is a sensitive soul who needs time to become familiar with people. He is happy when someone enters his enclosure, that much is clear, and he takes food from the hand, but he has not yet dared to take the final step of letting himself be touched. For this reason he has not yet been able to learn to walk on a harness and leash; this must be made appealing to him, just like the world beyond his current four walls. For Akio we are now looking for an understanding and calm home with a fenced garden in a rural location. Children in the family should also be experienced in handling dogs and be old enough to understand a dog's needs without having them explained. Since he is very tolerant of other dogs, it would be no problem, and indeed a great advantage, if a confident four-legged companion were waiting for him in this home to take him along, guiding him through his first steps into a normal life. 24.03.2019 - 29.03.2019 - Visit to our wards in Romania: "Akio now lives alone with Manu in one of those dreadful gravel enclosures. And their behavior has changed at least enough that both of their tails sometimes wagged whenever we stopped by, rather than staying tucked away. Although Manu was still a bit stingy with it. But we count that as progress and were happy about it together with them!" 01.09.2017 - 06.09.2017 - Visit to our wards in Romania: "Akio is still the Akio from last year. He takes food cautiously but gladly, but more contact is not wanted..." 13.07.2016 - 18.07.2016 - Visit to our wards in Romania: "We cannot add anything to his description from May. He takes food from the hand, but he still considers more 'affection' to be..."

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Flyer für Akio zum aushängen, verteilen und verbreiten wenn Sie uns helfen möchten, ihn vorzustellen: Akio und Manu werden von Conny verwöhnt :-) Akio und Manu werden von Heiko verwöhnt :-) Akio hatte im November letzten Jahres mit seinem Freund Manu zusammen eine Familie in Deutschland gefunden, doch private Umstände haben uns dazu gezwungen, ihn, wie einige Wochen zuvor auch Manu, in das Tierheim Wetterau zu bringen. Wie Manu, mit dem er sich schon seit langem "Tisch und Bett" teilt, ist auch Akio eine sensible Seele, der seine Zeit benötigt, um mit Menschen vertraut zu werden. Er freut sich, wenn man seinen Zwinger betritt, das ist unverkennbar, und nimmt auch Futter aus der Hand, doch den letzten Schritt, sich auch einmal anfassen zu lassen, den hat er noch nicht gewagt. Daher hat er bisher nicht lernen können an Geschirr und Leine zu laufen, das muss man ihm schmackhaft machen, genau so wie die Welt außerhalb seiner jetzigen vier Wände. Für Akio suchen wir nun ein verständnisvolles wie ruhiges Zuhause mit eingezäuntem Garten welches ländlich liegt, auch Kinder in der Familie sollten im Umgang mit Hunden erfahren sein und das entsprechende Alter haben, um die Bedürfnisse eines Hundes zu kennen, ohne dass man sie ihnen aufzeigen muss. Da er sehr verträglich ist mit seinen Artgenossen wäre es auch kein Problem, wenn nicht sogar von großem Vorteil, wenn in diesem Zuhause noch ein souveräner vierbeiniger Kumpel auf ihn wartet, der ihn an die Pfote nimmt, bei seinen ersten Schritten in ein normales Leben. 24. 03. 2019 - 29. 03. 2019 - Besuch unserer Schützlinge in Rumänien "Akio lebt mit seinem Manu nun allein in einem dieser fürchterlichen Schotterzwinger. Und an ihrem Verhalten hat sich zumindest so viel geändert, dass die Ruten beider auch mal rotierten, wann immer wir bei ihnen vorbei schauten, und nicht mehr nur eingeklemmt waren. Obwohl Manu schon etwas geizte damit. Doch das werten wir mal als Fortschritt und haben uns mit ihnen gemeinsam darüber gefreut! " 01. 09. 2017 - 06. 09. 2017 - Besuch unserer Schützlinge in Rumänien "Akio ist immer noch der Akio wie im letzten Jahr. Futter nimmt er zwar vorsichtig aber gerne, mehr Kontakt ist nicht gewünscht... " 13. 07. 2016 - 18. 07. 2016 - Besuch unserer Schützlinge in Rumänien "Seiner Beschreibung vom Mai können wir nicht mehr hinzufügen, er nimmt sich Futter aus der Hand, mehr "Zuwendung" hält er aber nach wie vor für

Size
Medium
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Fellchen in Not e.V.
Living with Akio
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Fellchen in Not e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Akio home

What you'll need for Akio 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.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    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
  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 Akio

What life with Akio looks like

Akio is a medium-sized mixed breed dog waiting at Fellchen in Not e.V. in Germany.

A 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. Many dogs and cats leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport, but this varies by shelter, so confirm what is included with the shelter.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Akio, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Akio?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Fellchen in Not e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Akio on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Akio if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Fellchen in Not e.V. whether they will for Akio, what they require (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 Akio already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Fellchen in Not e.V. lists Akio as neutered. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Fellchen in Not e.V., so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Akio isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Fellchen in Not e.V. about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Akio 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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