Not confirmed since October 24, 2026

Kira

Akita · Female · Young · 3 years

Unfortunately, her owner no longer has the time and the kind of companionship Kira needs. As a result, Kira often finds herself alone for long periods. She’s a house-trained dog, but repeated bouts of loneliness could lead her to engage in some mischief. She’ll need to be the only pet in the household, as she doesn’t get along with cats or other dogs. A fence at least 1.50 meters high is essential. In her previous life, she shared her daily routine constantly with her owner’s former partner. She’s developed a strong attachment to women and can become quite possessive. She’ll need a family that understands this personality trait and will support her with kindness, providing her with a reassuring and balanced environment. Despite these few quirks, she’s a dog who truly deserves to find a home where she can thrive, receive the attention she needs, and forge a deep bond with her future family. If you think you can offer her a stable life filled with presence, love, and patience, don’t hesitate to come meet her. Her happiest chapter is still waiting to be written.

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Son propriétaire n'ayant malheureusement plus de temps et la présence dont Kira a besoin. Kira se retrouve souvent seul pendant de longues périodes. C'est un chien propre à la maison, mais la solitude répétée peut la pousser à faire quelques Bêtises. Elle devra être le seul chien du foyer, mais pourrait vivre avec des chats. Une clôture d'au moins 1,50 m est indispensable. Dans son ancienne vie, elle partageait son quotidien en permanence avec l'ex-compagne de son propriétaire. Elle a développé un fort attachement envers les femmes et peut se montrer possessive. Elle aura besoin d'une famille qui comprendra ce trait de caractère et qui l'accompagnera avec bienveillance afin de lui offrir un cadre rassurant et équilibré. Malgré ces quelques particularités, c'est un chien qui mérite de retrouver un foyer où il pourra s'épanouir, recevoir l'attention dont il a besoin et créer un lien fort avec sa future famille. Si vous pensez pouvoir lui offrir une vie stable, remplie de présence, d'amour et de patience, n'hésitez pas à venir le rencontrer. Son plus beau chapitre reste encore à écrire.

Size

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Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇧🇪Belgium

Shelter

SRPA Vinalmont

Living with Kira

✓House-trained
✕Good with dogs
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Kira home

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About Kira

What life with Kira looks like

Kira is a young adult akita dog waiting at SRPA Vinalmont.

A young 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 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 Kira, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Kira?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SRPA Vinalmont handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Kira on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Kira if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SRPA Vinalmont 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Kira 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 Kira 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 SRPA Vinalmont early rather than rehoming privately; they know Kira 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.