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Akoni

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Akoni Has Been Seized! The little Akoni was seized by the police, along with many other dogs, from a breeder, so he was lucky in his misfortune. At first he was a bit unsure and could hardly believe his luck: at last he has space, and he can play and romp in the large kennel. Now all he lacks is a family of his own to spoil him and teach him everything else. He gets along well with dogs; cats would need to be tested. He will probably feel more comfortable in a quieter household. Dear people out there, my name is Akoni, and I would like to tell you my story. It is a sad story of pain and despair, but also of hope for a better tomorrow. I was still a very young dog when life already showed me its cruel side. ???? I lived with a woman who had a great many dogs. We were all crammed together in small rooms without daylight. Most of the time she was not there. We lived in our own excrement, often had no food and no water for days at a time. Many of my friends died in agony. It was a place full of fear and despair, and there was no escape for us. The days blurred into an endless chain of deprivation and the struggle to survive. I had already given up all hope, but then something unexpected happened: the police came accompanied by a very kind, caring woman. They found me in an old shed and carried me and my friends into a car, which took us straight to a veterinary clinic. There I spent several days, received infusions, and was truly pampered. At last I could let go and rest. Now I am at the AHL animal shelter. I have enough to eat, and I know that everyone here means only good for me. ❤️ I can be outside and feel the warmth of the sun; how I longed for that... I understand that everyone at the shelter means well and that nothing will happen to me here, but I still need a little time to build trust, which is not easy after everything I have experienced in my life. I hope you understand. ???? I wish so much for a loving sponsor who will stand by me and look after me until I am ready for a permanent home. If you read my story, I ask you to give me a sponsorship and be my companion during this time of waiting for a loving family. With love, Your Akoni

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Akoni wurde Beschlagnahmt! Der kleine Akoni wurde mit vielen weiteren Hunden von der Polizei bei einer Vermehrerin Beschlagnahmt, somit hatte er Glück im Unglück. Anfangs war er etwas unsicher, konnte sein Glück kaum fassen, endlich hatte er Platz, kann in dem großen Kennel spielen und toben. Nun fehlt ihm nur noch eine eigene Familie, die ihn verwöhnt, und noch alles weitere beibringt. Mit Hunden kommt er gut klar, Katzen müsste man testen. Wahrscheinlich fühlt er sich in einen ruhigeren Haushalt wohler. Ihr lieben Menschen da draußen, Mein Name ist Akoni, und ich möchte Euch meine Geschichte erzählen. Es ist eine traurige Geschichte von Schmerz und Verzweiflung, aber auch von Hoffnung auf ein besseres Morgen. Ich war noch ein ganz junger Hund, als das Leben mir schon seine grausame Seite zeigte. ???? Ich lebte bei einer Frau, die ganz viele Hunde hatte, wir waren alle zusammengepfercht in kleinen Räumen ohne Tageslicht. Meist war sie nicht da, wir lebten in unseren eigenen Exkrementen, hatten oft tagelang kein Futter und auch kein Wasser. Viele meiner Freunde starben qualvoll. Es war ein Ort voller Angst und Verzweiflung , es gab kein Entkommen für uns. Die Tage verschwammen zu einer endlosen Kette von Entbehrung und Überlebenskampf. Ich hatte schon alle Hoffnung aufgegeben, doch dann geschah etwas Unerwartetes - die Polizei kam in Begleitung einer ganz lieben fürsorglichen Frau, sie fanden mich in einem alten Schuppen und trugen mich und meine Freunde in ein Auto, das uns direkt in eine Tierklinik fuhr. Dort verbrachte ich einige Tage, bekam Infusionen und wurde richtig verwöhnt. Ich konnte mich endlich fallenlassen und mich ausruhen. Nun bin ich auf dem Schutzhof von AHL, ich habe genug zu essen, und ich weiss, dass mir hier alle nur Gutes tun. ❤️ Ich kann draussen sein und die Wärme der Sonne fühlen, wie sehr habe ich mich danach gesehnt... Ich verstehe, dass alle auf dem Hof es gut meinen und mir hier nichts passiert, aber ich brauche noch ein bisschen Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen, aber das ist gar nicht so einfach nach allem, was ich in meinem Leben erfahren musste. Ich hoffe, Ihr versteht das. ???? Ich wünsche mir so sehr einen liebevollen Paten, der mir zur Seite steht und für mich sorgt, bis ich bereit bin für ein endgültiges Zuhause. Wenn Ihr meine Geschichte lest, bitte ich Euch, schenkt mir eine Patenschaft und seid mein Begleiter in dieser Zeit des Wartens auf eine liebevolle Familie. In Liebe Euer Akoni

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Animal Hope and Liberty e.V.
Living with Akoni
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by Animal Hope and Liberty e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Akoni home

What you'll need for Akoni 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 Akoni

What life with Akoni looks like

Akoni is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Animal Hope and Liberty e.V. in Germany.

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.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Akoni, answered.

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