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Skyla

Akita · Female · Puppy · 9 months

Skyla came into our care due to no fault of her own, and is eager to find her forever family that can take her on fun adventures, teach her new and exciting things, and buy her plenty of toys to play with. She is looking for a family that understands that she can be a bit shy of new things at first, but soon comes around once she is settled and comfortable – and then her personality shines through! As she can be initially worried by new people, she needs a home with secondary school aged children. Skyla is friendly with other dogs, but can become over aroused when playing and doesn’t always listen when another dog has had enough, so needs to be the only dog in the home for now, but she would love to have walking friends! Skyla settles nicely when left on her own, so her new family will be able to leave her once she has settled in, and she was housetrained in her previous home too. Skyla is such a delightful and goofy girl who is going to make a loving addition to a family looking for a large breed dog, who can commit to meeting her a few times here at the centre to build a bond with her. Our gorgeous Akita Skyla is the new kid on the block here at Canterbury Rehoming Centre, and being just 9 months old means she is oozing with potential! Skyla is a big, playful puppy who loves toys and play time in equal measure, with her favourite thing being a good old game of fetch! She’s also eager to learn, and with a few tasty treats in your pocket, she will show off her vast array of tricks, including sit, stay, lay down, spin, paw and leave it. Does Skyla sound like she could be your perfect match?

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 9 months
Location
🇬🇧Chestfield
Shelter
Dogs Trust Canterbury
Living with Skyla
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Dogs Trust Canterbury · ChestfieldLearn about Akita →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Skyla home

What you'll need for Skyla 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 Skyla

What life with Skyla looks like

Skyla is a large puppy/kitten akita dog waiting at Dogs Trust Canterbury in Chestfield.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

Chestfield, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Skyla, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Skyla?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Trust Canterbury handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Skyla on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Skyla if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust Canterbury 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. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Skyla 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 Skyla 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 Dogs Trust Canterbury early rather than rehoming privately; they know Skyla 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 (EN). 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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