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Taiki

Akita · Male · Adult · 8 years

Taiki is a red and white Akita male, estimated to have been born in 2022. He weighs approximately 37 kg and has a shoulder height of around 61 cm. Taiki is neutered. Taiki was found completely emaciated and lovingly nursed back to health by animal rescuers. In March 2026, he came to the Wulfstorf shelter of Nothilfe Polarhunde Nord e.V. Taiki is very open and affectionate, he gets along well with people and seeks contact with the bipeds he knows. He is in a good mood, approaches people openly and shows himself approachable. If he doesn't like someone, he ignores them. He is also smart and learns quickly.

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Taiki ist ein rotweiÃer Akita-Rüde, geboren geschätzt 2022. Er wiegt ca. 37 kg und hat eine Schulterhöhe von ca. 61 cm. Taiki ist kastriert. Taiki wurde völlig verwahrlost gefunden und von Tierschützern liebevoll wieder aufgepäppelt. Im März 2026 kam er in die Auffangstation Wulfstorf von Nothilfe Polarhunde Nord e.V. Taiki ist er sehr aufgeschlossen und anhänglich, er kommt mit Menschen gut zurecht und sucht Anschluà an die Zweibeiner, die er kennt. Er ist gut gelaunt, geht offen auf Leute zu und zeigt sich zugänglich. Wenn er jemanden nicht mag, ignoriert er ihn. Zudem ist er schlau und lernt schnell.

Size
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Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Kamen
Shelter
slug
Living with Taiki
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by slug · KamenLearn about Akita →

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Taiki home

What you'll need for Taiki 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
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    Folding Wire 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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Taiki

What life with Taiki looks like

Taiki is a adult akita dog waiting at slug in Kamen.

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" — 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.

Kamen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Taiki, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Taiki?
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 Taiki on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Taiki 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 Taiki 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 Taiki 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 Taiki 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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