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Akita · Male · Adult · 6 years

The handsome and noble Ayuba is a sporty, calm, and friendly male dog. He shows compatibility with other dogs at the animal shelter, though his behavior with other male dogs varies depending on their affinity. He enjoys going for walks very much, is trainable, and knows a few signals. It’s likely that he has had good experiences with people, especially keeping a distance with men. After an initial period of reserve, he warms up and becomes attentive and oriented towards people, albeit with a certain Akita-like independent and independent nature. At the vet, he is cooperative, and on walks, he is uncomplicated; staying alone is no problem for him. For Ayuba, we are looking for active people who do not expect too much from him at first and are familiar with the quirks of an Akita.

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Der hübsche und erhabene Ayuba ist eine sportlicher, ruhiger und freundliche Rüde. Mit anderen Hunden zeigt er sich im Tierheim verträglich, bei Rüden allerdings je nach Sympathie. Er geht sehr gerne spazieren, ist bestechlich und kennt auch einige Signale. Vermutlich hat er bisher nicht nur gute Erfahrungen mit Menschen gemacht, insbesondere bei Männern hält er lieber Abstand. Nach anfänglicher Zurückhaltung taut er aber auf und zeigt sich aufmerksam und am Menschen orientiert, trotzdem mit einer gewissen Akita typischen Selbstständig- und Unabhängigkeit. Beim Tierarzt ist er kooperativ, beim Gassigehen unkompliziert, alleine bleiben ist für ihn kein Problem. Für Ayuba suchen wir aktive Menschen, die anfangs nicht zu viel von ihm erwarten und sich mit den Eigenheiten eines Akitas vertraut gemacht haben.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Reutlingen
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Reutlingen
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Cared for by Tierschutzverein Reutlingen · ReutlingenLearn about Akita

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ayuba home

What you'll need for Ayuba 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
    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 Ayuba

What life with Ayuba looks like

Ayuba is a medium-sized adult akita dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Reutlingen in Reutlingen.

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 Ayuba, answered.

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