Available

Andy

Akita · Male · Adult · 6 years

Andy could live with children aged 13+ and could potentially live with other dogs, but no cats or small animals. Andy is beautiful gentleman, both inside and out. He is a typical Akita and can be aloof with strangers initially, but is a super friendly lad once he’s gotten to know you. Once Andy is comfortable with you, he quickly shows his playful side and loves to spend time with his human friends. He loves being made a fuss of and getting out and about for his walks and playtime. He has also been well-behaved when meeting other dogs in our care and has even enjoyed going for walks off-site with some canine friends. Andy arrived at the shelter as a stray and so we have no background information on his previous life. This handsome chap hasn’t put a paw wrong whilst in our care and has been a pleasure to spend time with and get to know. He would be best suited to a family who are able to take him on plenty of lovely, long walks and provide him with both mental and physical enrichment. A family with experience / knowledge of the breed would also be beneficial.

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇬🇧Newcastle

Shelter

Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter

Living with Andy

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats

Cared for by Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter · Newcastle Learn about Akita →

More dogs in Newcastle →More dogs in United Kingdom →

Listed Today

Bringing Andy home

What you'll need for Andy in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Andy

What life with Andy looks like

Andy is a small adult akita dog waiting at Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter in Newcastle.

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 United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

Newcastle, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Andy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Andy?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Andy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Andy if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter 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. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Andy 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 Andy 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 Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter early rather than rehoming privately; they know Andy 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 (EN). 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.