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Akita · Male · Senior · 9 years

Background This lovely boy is Hachi. Hachi is a (mixed breed) male American Akita, born in January 2017. He came to us after being seized and is now available for adoption! Upon arrival, his condition was heartbreaking. Emaciated, full of fleas, a dull coat,... Now he looks beautiful and is also ready for a new home! Character Hachi is a true Akita. He likes to go out, but then does his own thing. But once he feels 'at home' with you, he will make contact. He is quite energetic and loves to move around. We suspect he is not yet familiar with indoor life and therefore we are looking for a home where people are active with him, but also have a nice space (clean crate, porch, attached garage,...) and access to a well-secured garden. This way you can gradually work from outside to inside. He ignores other dogs. He also walks nicely on a leash and enjoys his walks. He was extremely hungry upon arrival and his fixation on food remains somewhat. He eagerly takes his food but doesn't harm you. It is a point to be careful about. Placement Hachi is looking for a home where the character of an Akita is known, understood and respected. A home where he gets the necessary freedom and space and where people also want to take nice walks with him and give cuddly moments. Free access to the garden is definitely essential. A comfortable outdoor area is certainly good to start with and possibly to get used to living indoors. Due to his fixation on food, we do not place him with small children. From 16 years old, a meeting can definitely take place. He ignores other dogs. We would like to place him as a single dog. A match with a stable, correct and spayed female dog is not excluded.

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AchtergrondDeze mooie jongen is Hachi. Hachi is een (kruising) Amerikaanse akita reu, geboren in januari 2017. Hij kwam bij ons terecht na een inbeslagname en is nu vrij voor adoptie! Bij binnenkomst was z’n toestand schrijnend. Graatmager, vol vlooien, doffe vacht,… Nu staat hij mooi en is hij ook klaar voor een nieuwe thuis!KarakterHachi is een echte akita. Hij wil graag op pad, maar doet dan zo wat z’n eigen dingetje. Maar eens hij zich ‘thuis’ voelt bij jou, dan legt hij wel contact. Hij is best energiek en houdt van bewegen. We vermoeden dat hij het leven in huis nog niet kent en zoeken dan ook een thuis waar men actief met hem bezig is, maar waar hij ook een fijne ruimte (deftig hok, veranda, aansluitende garage,…) heeft en toegang tot een goed afgesloten tuin. Zo kan je nog stilaan van buiten naar binnen werken. Andere honden negeert hij. Hij wandelt ook fijn aan de leiband en geniet van z’n wandelingen. Hij was erg uitgehongerd bij binnenkomst en z’n fixatie op voer blijft toch wel wat. Hij neemt voertje gretig aan maar doet je geen kwaad. Het is wel een puntje om op te letten.PlaatsingHachi zoekt een thuis waar men het karakter van een akita kent, begrijpt en respecteert. Een thuis waar hij de nodige vrijheid en ruimte krijgt en waar men ook fijne wandelingen met hem wil maken en ook aangegeven knuffelmomenten wil geven. Vrije toegang tot de tuin is zeker noodzakelijk. Een comfortabel buitenverblijf is zeker goed om met hem te starten en eventueel te laten wennen aan een leven in huis. Door z’n fixatie op voer plaatsen we hem niet bij kleine kinderen. Vanaf 16j kan er zeker een kennismaking volgen.Honden negeert hij. We plaatsen hem graag als hond alleen. Een match met een stabiele, correcte en steriele teef is niet uitgesloten.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇧🇪Sint-Truiden
Shelter
Dierenasiel Sint-Truiden
Living with Hachi
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Hachi home

What you'll need for Hachi 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
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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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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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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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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Hachi

What life with Hachi looks like

Hachi is a small senior akita dog waiting at Dierenasiel Sint-Truiden in Sint-Truiden.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇧🇪Adopting from Belgium

Belgian shelters operate under regional law (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels each have their own rules). All adoptions include the Eurochip, vaccinations, and a stewardship contract. Several Flemish shelters partner with Dutch and German rescue networks.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Hachi, answered.

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