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Thor

Akita · Male

Thor kam über eine behördliche Sicherstellung ins Tierheim. Rassetypisch und aufgrund möglicher negativer Vorerfahrungen steht er fremden Menschen zunächst skeptisch und abwartend gegenüber. Hat er Vertrauen gefasst, ist er ein anhänglicher, verschmuster und loyaler Begleiter. Für Thor suchen wir ein ruhiges Zuhause bei (rasse-) erfahrenen Haltern, die seinem eigenständigen Wesen mit klaren Regeln und Souveränität begegnen. Dann wären sogar ältere, standfeste Kinder denkbar. Mit anderen Rüden ist Thor hingegen eher unverträglich, sollte er Zweithund werden käme wahrscheinlich nur eine andere Hündin in Frage. Thor kam über eine behördliche Sicherstellung ins Tierheim. Rassetypisch und aufgrund möglicher negativer Vorerfahrungen steht er fremden Menschen zunächst skeptisch und abwartend gegenüber. Hat er Vertrauen gefasst, ist er ein anhänglicher, verschmuster und loyaler Begleiter. Für Thor suchen wir ein ruhiges Zuhause bei (rasse-) erfahrenen Haltern, die seinem eigenständigen Wesen mit klaren Regeln und Souveränität begegnen. Dann wären sogar ältere, standfeste Kinder denkbar. Mit anderen Rüden ist Thor hingegen eher unverträglich, sollte er Zweithund werden käme wahrscheinlich nur eine andere Hündin in Frage.

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Witten
Shelter
Tierheim Witten
Living with Thor
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Witten · WittenLearn about Akita →

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Bringing Thor home

What you'll need for Thor 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 Thor

What life with Thor looks like

Thor is a large adult akita dog waiting at Tierheim Witten in Witten.

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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Witten, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Thor, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Thor?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Witten handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Thor on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Thor if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Witten 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Thor 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 Thor 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 Tierheim Witten early rather than rehoming privately; they know Thor 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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