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Akita Β· Female Β· Adult Β· 5 years

KITA Lieve Kita is a 5-year-old female dog. Unfortunately, she was dumped in front of one of our foster parents' homes πŸ’” Kita was likely used for breeding. πŸ˜” Kita is looking for a confident owner. There is probably some Akita in her. A stubborn little character 🀭 Kita loves attention and cuddles! She can get along with other dogs, but she would also appreciate attention just for herself! πŸ™πŸ» Interested or questions about Kita? Let us know! 🧑

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KITA Lieve Kita is een teefje van 5 jaar oud. Helaas gedumpt voor het huis van een van onze opvangouders πŸ’” Kita is waarschijnlijk voor de fok gebruikt.. πŸ˜” Kita zoekt een zelfverzekerd baasje. Er zit naar waarschijnlijkheid iets van akita in haar. Een eigenzinnig karaktertje 🀭 Kita houdt van aandacht en knuffelen! Ze kan met andere hondjes, maar aandacht voor haarzelf alleen zou ze ook kunnen waarderen! πŸ™πŸ» Interesse of vragen over Kita? Laat het vooral weten! 🧑

Size
β€”
Age
Adult Β· 5 years
Location
πŸ‡³πŸ‡±Amersfoort/Vlissingen (NL-wide)
Shelter
Hope for Dogs Europe
Cared for by Hope for Dogs EuropeΒ Β· Amersfoort/Vlissingen (NL-wide)Learn about Akita β†’

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Bringing Kita home

What you'll need for Kita in week one.

Hand-picked Β· prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier β€” 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 Β· 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 β€” 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 Kita

What life with Kita looks like

Kita is an adult akita dog waiting at Hope for Dogs Europe in Amersfoort/Vlissingen (NL-wide).

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

πŸ‡³πŸ‡±Adopting from Netherlands

Dutch shelters typically require a household assessment and an adoption contract. Animals are routinely sterilized, microchipped, and registered in the national pet database (NDG) before placement.

Amersfoort/Vlissingen (NL-wide), Netherlands β€” browse more dogs in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kita, answered.

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