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FIFI

Akita ยท Male ยท Adult ยท 6 years

Fifi is 6 years old, she's an Akita Cross but only a petite little pet, she is very affectionate and will melt your heart with her big brown eyes.๐Ÿฅฐ Fifi needs the following to ensure she finds her perfect home; ๐Ÿพ An Experienced Dog Owner ๐Ÿพ To be an Only Pet โ€“ No other Dogs and No Cats. Fifi has been around children and has been brilliant but they need to be used to dogs. Fifi has likely been passed over again and again because she's not a cute blue-eyed Husky or a big Akita girl but honestly if you give her a chance and come meet her, you'll be smitten, she has to be met to be appreciated for the amazing girl she is. All the volunteers love her and she adores their company.๐Ÿ’ž PLEASE give this beauty a chance, she is well overdue her Forever Home and a Loving Owner.๐Ÿ™ PM to apply or find out more.๐Ÿ’Œ

Size
Small
Age
Adult ยท 6 years
Location
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชIreland
Shelter
PetMatch Ireland
Living with FIFI
  • โœ•Good with dogs
  • โœ•Good with cats
  • โœ•Good with kids
Cared for by PetMatch Irelandย ยท IrelandLearn about Akita โ†’
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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing FIFI home

What you'll need for FIFI in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier โ€” what most shelters require for pickup.

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    โ‚ฌ35โ€“45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    โ‚ฌ50โ€“80
  3. 03
    Legal ยท EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    โ‚ฌ8โ€“12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    โ‚ฌ18โ€“25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade โ€” rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    โ‚ฌ30โ€“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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    โ‚ฌ20โ€“35

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About FIFI

What life with FIFI looks like

FIFI is a small adult akita dog waiting at PetMatch Ireland in Ireland.

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" โ€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures โ€” to let them settle.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชAdopting from Ireland

Irish shelters require a home check (often phone or video) and an adoption contract. Animals are vaccinated, chipped, and registered. Cross-border placements to mainland Europe require the rabies titer test (TRACES system).

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Frequently asked

Adopting FIFI, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about FIFI?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. PetMatch Ireland handles screening and the adoption contract directly โ€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw FIFI on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt FIFI if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad โ€” PetMatch Ireland 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 โ‚ฌ100โ€“โ‚ฌ350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is FIFI 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 โ€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if FIFI isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work โ€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with PetMatch Ireland early rather than rehoming privately; they know FIFI 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 โ€” 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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