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Bucky

Akita · Male · Adult · 4 years

Although he may be reserved meeting new people, once he knows you he is very affectionate and would be more than happy to keep you warm on those colder days! He does like to use his voice to communicate and he will be sure to keep you entertained! He has shown to be housetrained and travels well In the car. So if you are missing a Bucky shaped hole in your life, please do enquire about him! Bucky has a big personality and is looking for a family experienced in large breed dogs. He is looking for an adult only home and must be the only pet—however would enjoy calm canine walking friends once settled. He would benefit from someone around most of the day until he is settled in his new home. Bucky does enjoy his food—so It would be recommended that he is kept out of the kitchen when cooking.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇬🇧Wymeswold
Shelter
Dogs Trust Loughborough
Living with Bucky
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by Dogs Trust Loughborough · WymeswoldLearn about Akita →
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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Bucky home

What you'll need for Bucky 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

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    €20–35

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About Bucky

What life with Bucky looks like

Bucky is a large adult akita dog waiting at Dogs Trust Loughborough in Wymeswold.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Must be only pet, needs adult-only home, requires someone home most of the day initially, can be food possessive

🇬🇧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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Bucky, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bucky?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Trust Loughborough handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bucky on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bucky if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust Loughborough 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Bucky 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 Bucky 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 Dogs Trust Loughborough early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bucky 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.
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