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Smudge

Akita · Unknown

At 9 years young, beautiful Smudge has sadly come into our care following a relationship breakdown which resulted in her owner becoming homeless. She is currently settling into foster care and slowly adjusting to a huge change in her world. Smudge is a calm, gentle girl who can be a little unsure while she finds her paws again, but she is already showing what a lovely companion she is. She takes treats very gently, has excellent manners, and knows a range of commands including sit, down, stay, wait and walk. She is also an absolute dream on the lead and thoroughly enjoys her walks. Having previously lived in a multi dog household, Smudge is now gradually getting to know the dogs in her foster home. We feel she could potentially live with a calm, patient, neutered male of a similar size, subject to careful introductions. Although Smudge has never lived with cats, she has been calm and friendly with those she has met in foster. She enjoys greeting other animals and has shown a very relaxed nature. However, as with all dogs, we cannot guarantee how she would respond to feline companions in a new home environment. She is not bothered by birds, although she has been known to bark at the local foxes, perhaps something she has never encountered before. Smudge has not lived with children previously. She absolutely adores people and enjoys nothing more than affection and company, but at her age she would prefer a quieter home environment. We feel she would be best suited to a home with calm, respectful children aged 12 years and over who can understand her need for space and rest. This lovely girl thrives on companionship and would suit a home where someone is around for most of the day. Due to the upheaval she has recently experienced, she can become worried if left alone for long periods, although with patience and reassurance we expect her confidence to continue growing as she settles. Smudge is simply a very loving Akita who deserves a forever home where she will be cherished, spoiled rotten, and never have to wait for love and attention again. Could that be you? Please get in touch today.

Size
Extra large
Age
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Akita Rescue & Welfare Trust UK
Living with Smudge
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
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Cared for by Akita Rescue & Welfare Trust UK · United KingdomLearn about Akita

Listed 4 weeks ago

Bringing Smudge home

What you'll need for Smudge 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 Smudge

What life with Smudge looks like

Smudge is a extra-large adult akita dog waiting at Akita Rescue & Welfare Trust UK in United Kingdom.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Smudge, answered.

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