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Alana

Akita · Female · Adult · 8 years

Alana is a light beige Akita female dog, born in September 2016. Alana weighs around 25 kg and stands at a shoulder height of approximately 52 cm. Alana is neutered. Alana was surrendered by her owner at a killing shelter in Spain. She was rescued and came to the Spanish animal shelter ADA Canals, which is supported by the German animal welfare association Europa e.V. Alana is a friendly dog who always presses against the bars to be stroked. She loves playing with toys and even enjoys being brushed. She is always friendly towards strangers.

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Alana ist eine helle beigeweiÃe Akita-Hündin, geboren September 2016. Alana wiegt ca. 25 kg und hat eine Schulterhöhe von ca. 52 cm. Alana ist kastriert. Alana wurde in Spanien von ihrem Besitzer in einer Tötungsstation abgegeben. Sie konnte gerettet werden und kam in das spanische Tierheim ADA Canals, das vom deutschen Tierschutzverein Europa e.V. unterstützt wird. Alana ist eine freundliche Hündin, die sich immer an die Gitterstäbe drückt um gestreichelt zu werden. Sie liebt es mit Spielzeug zu spielen. Bürsten findet sie auch super. Gegenüber Fremden verhält sie sich stets freundlich.

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Kamen
Shelter
slug
Living with Alana
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Bringing Alana home

What you'll need for Alana in week one.

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    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
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Alana

What life with Alana looks like

Alana is a adult akita dog waiting at slug in Kamen.

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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Alana, answered.

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