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Smokie

Akita · Female · Senior · 11 years

All Smokie is asking for is a soft place to rest, a garden to explore, and a kind heart to love her. In return, she’ll offer quiet companionship, loyalty, and so much love. Could you be the one to give Smokie the happy, cosy retirement she so deserves? Smokie is a beautiful 11 year old Akita with a gentle soul, looking for a loving home to spend her golden years in comfort and peace. After a lifetime of companionship, she deserves a quiet place to call her own — somewhere she can truly relax, feel safe, and be cherished. She still enjoys her daily walks, happily plodding along and taking her time to sniff and explore her environment. While toys aren’t really her thing anymore, Smokie’s eyes still light up for a tasty treat or a special snack — the quickest way to her heart! Smokie would prefer to be the only dog in the home but could have walking friends when out and about, and can live with children aged 11 and over who can respect her relaxed nature. All Smokie is asking for is a soft place to rest, a garden to explore, and a kind heart to love her. In return, she’ll offer quiet companionship, loyalty, and so much love. Could you be the one to give Smokie the happy, cosy retirement she so deserves?

Size
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Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇬🇧Kenilworth
Shelter
Dogs Trust Kenilworth
Living with Smokie
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Smokie home

What you'll need for Smokie 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 Smokie

What life with Smokie looks like

Smokie is a senior akita dog waiting at Dogs Trust Kenilworth in Kenilworth.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧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.

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

Frequently asked

Adopting Smokie, answered.

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