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Fantom

Akita · Male

Fantom lebt seit über einem Jahr in unserem Partnertierheim in Siofok/Ungarn. Bei seiner Ankunft damals war er dünn, ungepflegt und sehr hungrig. Er besitzt den typischen Akita-Sturkopf, ist jedoch im Umgang mit Menschen sehr nett und geht sehr gerne spazieren. Eigentlich hat Fantom immer gute Laune und hört sehr gut. Nun sucht dieser hübsche Kerl rasseerfahrene Menschen, die sich im Klaren sind, dass Fantom seine Zeit braucht und ein typischer Akita ist. Durch eine Futtermittelintoleranz benötigt er spezielles Futter. In seiner neuen Familie sollten keine kleinen Kinder leben, Jugendliche ab 16 Jahren wären hier besser.

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Hundehilfe Marika e.V.
Living with Fantom
  • ✕Neutered
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Hundehilfe Marika e.V. · GermanyLearn about Akita →
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Bringing Fantom home

What you'll need for Fantom in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Fantom

What life with Fantom looks like

Fantom is a large adult akita dog waiting at Hundehilfe Marika e.V. in Germany.

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.

🇩🇪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 Fantom, answered.

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