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Sammy

Akita · Male · Young · 2 years

Sammy is a rottweiler Akita mix, born in April 2024. He weighs around 47 kg and stands at a shoulder height of about 65 cm. Sammy is searching for a new home because his family feels overwhelmed with him. During his first visit to a doggy daycare for a meet-and-greet, an incident occurred, and it's suspected that the people there likely lack Akita experience, and Sammy couldn't understand them. Since then, Sammy's owners have attended dog training classes and are now working with Sammy for the first time. Sammy needs to learn to accept boundaries. Despite this, Sammy still wants to give Sammy away. The dog training classes are supporting them in the selection of a new home for Sammy.

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Sammy ist ein rotweiÃer Akita-Rüde, geboren April 2024. Er wiegt ca. 47 kg und hat eine Schulterhöhe von ca. 65 cm. Sammy sucht ein neues Zuhause, weil seine Familie mit ihm überfordert ist. Beim ersten Besuch einer Hundepension zum Kennenlernen kam es zu einem BeiÃvorfall, man vermutet dass die Leute dort wohl keine Akita-Erfahrung haben und Sammy nicht lesen konnten. Daraufhin hat Sammys Besitzer eine Hundeschule aufgesucht und arbeitet jetzt zum ersten Mal mit ihm. Sammy muss lernen Grenzen zu akzeptieren. Trotzdem will er Sammy abgeben. Die Hundeschule unterstützt ihn bei der Auswahl eines neuen Zuhauses.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Kamen
Shelter
slug
Cared for by slug · KamenLearn about Akita

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Sammy home

What you'll need for Sammy in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Sammy

What life with Sammy looks like

Sammy is a young adult akita dog waiting at slug in Kamen.

An 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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Sammy, answered.

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