Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Adopt AKIRA

German Shepherd · Female · Young · 2 years

The beautiful AKIRA had a rough start in life. As a result, she has developed behavioral issues and reacts to other animals of the same species and unknown humans. She will need a calm environment and humans willing to invest in her behavioral rehabilitation using gentle methods. Once she feels safe, AKIRA is a lively, playful, affectionate, and very intelligent dog. This beauty seeks those who can look beyond her physical appearance to heal the wounds of her past. She must live in the countryside without children and without cats. She may cohabitate with dogs on a case-by-case basis with work. Patience and gentleness will be the key words to win her heart and guide her toward happiness! We invite you to complete the commitment and knowledge form before meeting her at the our shelter. All adoptions must be preceded by a meeting at the shelter with all members of the household. This animal is not suitable for homes with young children. Note: this animal can be reactive. Not suitable for homes with cats.

Read original (fr)

La belle Akira a mal démarré dans la vie. De ce fait la belle a développé une méfiance des inconnus. Elle aura besoin d'un environnement calme et d'humains prêts à s'investir pour lui permettre de reprendre confiance du monde extérieur en méthodes bienveillante. Une fois en confiance Akira est une chienne pleine de vie, joueuse, câline et très intelligente. Cette beauté cherche ceux qui sauront voir au delà de son physique pour panser les blessures de son passé. Elle devra vivre en campagne, sans enfants et sans chats. Elle pourra côtoyer des chiens en balade mais pas au sein du foyer. Patience et douceur seront mots d'ordres pour conquérir son cœur et la mener vers le chemin du bonheur ! Nous vous invitons à remplir le certificat d'engagement et de connaissance avant de venir à sa rencontre au refuge. Toutes les adoptions doivent être précédées d’une présentation en refuge à l’ensemble des membres du foyer.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇫🇷Pornic
Shelter
SPA Pornic
Living with AKIRA
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
Create free account to contact →

Free account — 10 contacts included

Cared for by SPA Pornic · PornicLearn about German Shepherd

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing AKIRA home

What you'll need for AKIRA 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 AKIRA

What life with AKIRA looks like

AKIRA is a large young adult german shepherd dog waiting at SPA Pornic in Pornic.

An young 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.

Note from the shelter: Behavioral issues requiring rehabilitation with positive methods due to difficult start in life

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

Pornic, France browse more dogs in France.

Frequently asked

Adopting AKIRA, answered.

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

NEMO

8 years

German Shepherd

🇫🇷Roche Sur Yon, France

ADAM (Promis)

4 months

German Shepherd

🇫🇷Roche Sur Yon, France

Orla

7 years

German Shepherd

🇫🇷Roche Sur Yon, France

More from SPA Pornic

PAPRIKA

7 years

🇫🇷Pornic, France

SULTAN

4 years

Belgian Malinois

🇫🇷Pornic, France

KAYLHI

6 years

Belgian Tervuren

🇫🇷Pornic, France

Similar animals

More German Shepherds looking for a home

NEMO

8 years

German Shepherd

🇫🇷Roche Sur Yon, France

ADAM (Promis)

4 months

German Shepherd

🇫🇷Roche Sur Yon, France

Orla

7 years

German Shepherd

🇫🇷Roche Sur Yon, France

Lexie

6 years

German Shepherd

🇫🇷Carcassonne, France

Pablo

4 years

German Shepherd

🇫🇷Carcassonne, France

Tao

4 years

German Shepherd

🇫🇷Carcassonne, France

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →