Kenji
Kenji
- Age 3 years, 1 month
- Living with children Teenager and Above
- Breed Akita
- Living with dogs Can't live with
- Sex Male
- Living with cats Can't live with
- Size Large
- Reference ANIMAL23621
- Centre Old Windsor
More about Kenji
Kenji is a characterful Akita looking for a new home with owners who have knowledge of owning or caring for the breed and therefore have a solid understanding of their strong, independent nature.
Kenji enjoys the company of people on his own terms. Once he is comfortable, he is happy to spend time relaxing alongside his favourite people without wanting constant attention. He has an aloof nature, preferring quiet companionship over lots of fuss. His new owners will need to respect his space and recognise when he would rather do his own thing.
He can be wary of unfamiliar people and has shown some strong reactions when he feels uncomfortable. He communicates clearly through his body language, using behaviours such as barking or becoming tense when he is unsure. His new owners will need to understand these signals and allow him to approach new people at his own pace, and avoid forcing interactions.
Kenji enjoys a balance of gentle sniffy walks and opportunities to stretch his legs in secure enclosed areas where he can explore freely. He has generally been happy to pass other dogs without much interest, but he can become very focused at times. For this reason, he is looking to be the only dog in his new home. Owners will need to be happy to walk him in quieter locations while gradually building his confidence around new environments and distractions.
A home with a secure private garden will be essential for Kenji, giving him a safe outdoor space where he can relax without seeing unfamiliar dogs or people. He would also benefit from plenty of mental enrichment alongside his walks, and as a very food-motivated boy, he particularly enjoys puzzle feeders, food toys and games that encourage him to use his brain. Kenji has a wonderful playful side once he feels settled. He loves chasing squeaky toys and enjoys a game of tug with his handlers, showing a fun and engaging personality.
Due to some of the reactions towards unknown people Kenji has shown he is looking for a home with older teenagers or adults only who understand his need for space and quiet. A calmer household with limited visitors would suit him best.
Kenji is a loyal and rewarding companion who will thrive with Akita enthusiasts who appreciate his independent nature and are willing to give him the time, patience and understanding he deserves.
If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Kenji, you can email our rehoming team on bow.rehomers@battersea.org.uk to register your interest.
We ask every customer to first complete our online rehoming application form, so if you have not filled in our form yet you can find the details on how to do so here: https://www.battersea.org.uk/rehome/dogs
Please be aware that we receive a large amount of interest in rehoming our animals, so we are only able to contact those who are a match for the dog they have enquired about.
Rehoming FAQs
Here at Battersea, we assess all of our dogs individually and create a rehoming profile for them. To ensure successful matches between people and pets, we use a combination of extensive rehoming experience, our staff expertise and the information you provided in your rehoming form. Once you complete your online registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email to let you know that we have everything we need to begin our matchmaking process, as well as the next steps of the process.
This may not always be the dog you thought it would be, which is why we ask that you see the registration form as a way of registering your interest in rehoming, not an application for a specific animal. We’re experts in making sure we find the right home for our dogs and the right dog for your home.
Read the full list of rehoming FAQs.
Once you’ve completed our online registration form, we’ll handle the rest. Your rehoming registration will be open for up to three months, and in that time, we’ll do our very best to try and match you with a pet that best suits you and your lifestyle. It can take a bit of time for us to try and match you with a pet – but we promise it’s time well spent. We’re committed to getting to know every animal at our centres before finding a match that works for our dogs and for you wherever possible.
If we are not able to match you with a dog within three months, we’ll let you know and offer guidance to help you continue your search, either at Battersea or beyond.
Read the full list of rehoming FAQs.
Our rehoming fee is £230 for dogs (over six months), £350 for a pair of dogs, or £275 for puppies (under six months). We accept cash or debit/credit card as payment (we are unable to accept cheques). Included in this cost are the following:
- Microchipping
- Initial vaccinations, flea and worming treatment
- Neutering
- A collar, identification tag and lead
- Starter pack of food, advice and special offers
- Four weeks’ free Petplan insurance as your dog settles into their new surroundings
Something to bear in mind is that our rehoming fee is just the beginning of the costs involved with owning a dog. We would recommend that before making the decision to rehome, you investigate the costs of pet food, pet insurance, grooming and fees at your local veterinary centre so that you are fully prepared for the financial implications of bringing a dog into your home.
Read the full list of rehoming FAQs.