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Benji3

Akita · Male · Young · 2 years

Benji3 is a black and white Akita-Mix dog with a standing and a floppy ear, born around February 2025. He weighs approximately 33 kg and stands at a shoulder height of around 67 cm (as of March 2026). Benji3 is neutered. Benji3 appeared as a street dog at the end of 2025 in Sarajevo (Bosnia). Currently, he is housed in a shelter. Benji3 is a friendly, curious, and playful dog. He is people-oriented and enjoys attention and shared activities. Outdoors, he is always on the go and shows keen interest in his surroundings. Towards strangers, Benji3 is open and warms up quickly.

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Benji3 ist ein schwarzweiÃer Akita-Mix-Rüde mit einem Steh- und einem Schlappohr, geboren geschätzt Februar 2025. Er wiegt ca. 33 kg und hat eine Schulterhöhe von ca. 67 cm (Stand März 2026). Benji3 ist kastriert. Benji3 erschien als StraÃenhund Ende 2025 in Sarajewo (Bosnien). Derzeit ist er in einer Tierpension untergebracht. Benji3 ist ein freundlicher, neugieriger und verspielter Rüde. Er zeigt sich menschenbezogen und genieÃt Aufmerksamkeit und gemeinsame Aktivitäten. DrauÃen ist er gerne unterwegs und wirkt aufmerksam und interessiert an seiner Umgebung. Gegenüber Fremden ist Benji3 offen und taut schnell auf.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Kamen
Shelter
slug
Living with Benji3
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Bringing Benji3 home

What you'll need for Benji3 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
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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 Benji3

What life with Benji3 looks like

Benji3 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 Benji3, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Benji3?
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 Benji3 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Benji3 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 Benji3 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 Benji3 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 Benji3 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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