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Akita · Female · Adult · 8 years

HILDA - AMERICAN AKITA - 9 YEARS Old HILDA hopes to find a loving family today that will offer her a peaceful and tender life. This beautiful 9-year-old American Akita is a sweet, affectionate dog very attached to humans. She enjoys the company of her loved ones and the calm moments spent with them. HILDA will need some time to adapt to her new environment and build a trusting relationship with her future family. Suitable for both houses and large apartments, dogs welcome, children respectful. Knowledge of the breed is desired. Despite the years, HILDA still has a lot of love to give and deserves the comfort of a warm home surrounded by kind people.

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HILDA - AKITA AMÉRICAIN - 9 ANS La belle Hilda espère aujourd’hui trouver une famille aimante qui lui offrira une vie paisible et remplie de tendresse. Cette magnifique Akita Américain de 9 ans est une chienne douce, affectueuse et très attachée à l’humain. Elle apprécie la compagnie de ses proches et les moments de calme passés à leurs côtés. Hilda aura besoin d’un temps d’adaptation pour découvrir son nouvel environnement et créer une relation de confiance avec sa future famille. Maison ou grand appartement OK chiens OK enfants respectueux Connaissance de la race souhaitée Malgré les années qui passent, Hilda a encore énormément d’amour à offrir et mérite de connaître le confort d’un foyer chaleureux entourée de personnes bienveillantes.

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇫🇷Compiègne
Shelter
SPA Compiègne
Living with Hilda
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by SPA Compiègne · CompiègneLearn about Akita

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Bringing Hilda home

What you'll need for Hilda 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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Hilda

What life with Hilda looks like

Hilda is a adult akita dog waiting at SPA Compiègne in Compiègne.

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" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Hilda, answered.

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