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Amira

Akita · Female · Young · 2 years

Amira is a red and sesame Akita female of the "old" type, born in November 2023. She weighs approximately 32 kg and has a shoulder height of 58 cm. Amira does not get along with cats. She is currently housed in a pet hotel. Amira comes from Slovenia and is now being placed by T-Dogs e.V. Amira is a friendly dog that loves people. She is affectionate and playful. She enjoys visitors, but also loves quiet time. She does not like cities, large crowds or noise. She loves walks in the woods and on country roads. Akira is very intelligent. She is friendly with strangers in her home. Outside, she can be skeptical of strangers, but usually warms up quickly.

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Amira ist eine rot mit sesam Akita-Hündin vom "alten" Schlag, geboren November 2023. Sie wiegt ca. 32 kg und eine Schulterhöhe von 58cm. Amira verträgt sich nicht mehr mit den Katzen in ihrem Zuhause, in das sie als Welpe kam. Aktuell ist sie in einer Tierpension untergebracht. Amira kommt aus der Slowakei und wird jetzt von T-Dogs e.V. vermittelt. Amira ist eine menschenbezogene freundliche Hündin. Sie ist verschmust und verspielt. Sie freut sich über jeden, der zu Besuch kommt. Allerdings liebt sie genauso die Ruhe. Städte, groÃe Menschenmengen oder Lärm mag sie nicht. Sie liebt die Spaziergänge im Wald und auch auf den Feldwegen. Amira ist sehr intelligent. Fremden gegenüber ist sie stets freundlich in ihrem Zuhause. AuÃerhalb ist sie manchmal Fremden gegenüber skeptisch, taut in der Regel aber schnell auf.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Kamen
Shelter
slug
Cared for by slug · KamenLearn about Akita →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Amira home

What you'll need for Amira 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
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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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
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Amira

What life with Amira looks like

Amira is a young adult akita dog waiting at slug in Kamen.

An young 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.

Kamen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Amira, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Amira?
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 Amira on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Amira 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 Amira 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 Amira 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 Amira 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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