German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed · NYC Second Chance Rescue
15 years · Male · 85.6 lbs · Brooklyn, NY
Listed 450 days
Akiko is the kind of soul who makes you slow down and breathe a little deeper. A tender grandpa with a gentle heart, he may move at a softer pace and need a bit less excitement but what he offers in return is something truly special: steady, unconditional love.
Akiko is the perfect cuddle companion. He’s happiest beside you, not in a rush to go anywhere, just content to be. Picture quiet mornings watching the leaves turn brown before fall arrives, afternoons spent with a good book while he rests peacefully at your feet, and snowy evenings cozied up by the fireplace together. That’s Akiko’s dream, and maybe yours too.
His slower pace isn’t a limitation; it’s an invitation to enjoy life’s simple, beautiful moments. Akiko still has so much love to give and is hoping for a home where he can spend his golden years feeling safe, cherished, and adored.
If you’re looking for a gentle companion with a heart full of warmth, Akiko is ready to share his.
All dogs will be altered, microchipped, and receive age-appropriate vaccines prior to adoption. Please note that the listed location for this dog may not be accurate due to technical limitations of this database and we have transportation options available within 6 hours of NYC (so don't let location hold you back)!
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Confident, highly trainable and deeply loyal, bred to work all day alongside a handler. They are naturally aloof with strangers and need thorough socialization to be comfortable in a crowded city.
High — 60-90+ minutes daily plus a job to do. Scent work and obedience are ideal outlets.
Demanding in an apartment: large, vocal and often reactive to the constant stimulus of a city street. Very doable for an experienced owner, hard for a first-timer.
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