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Browse dogs, cats and more from 875 local shelters in Germany β€” every adoption saves a life.

πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ41,033 animals waiting
41,033
animals available
875
shelters
26,841
dogs
8,861
cats
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Dogs in Germany (26841)Cats in Germany (8861)

Dogs available in Germany

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Maxim, male 6yo Australian Shepherd for adoption at Tierfreunde LΓΌdinghausen und Umgebung e. V., Senden
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺSenden, Germany

Maxim

Australian Shepherd Β· small

6 yearsMale
Tobi, weiß Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierfreunde Lüdinghausen und Umgebung e. V., Senden
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺSenden, Germany

Tobi

Mixed Breed Β· small

Unknown
Bella, female puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierfreunde LΓΌdinghausen und Umgebung e. V., Senden
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺSenden, Germany

Bella

Mixed Breed Β· small

3 monthsFemale
Inari mΓΆchte eine tolle Familie, female Mixed Breed for adoption at Hunde ohne Heimat e.V., Bedburg
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺBedburg, Germany

Inari mΓΆchte eine tolle Familie

Mixed Breed Β· medium

Female
Bear, male Mixed Breed for adoption at Hunde ohne Heimat e.V., Bedburg
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺBedburg, Germany

Bear

Mixed Breed

Male
Lora, female Mixed Breed for adoption at Hunde ohne Heimat e.V., Bedburg
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺBedburg, Germany

Lora

Mixed Breed Β· medium

Female
Teo, male Mixed Breed for adoption at Hunde ohne Heimat e.V., Bedburg
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺBedburg, Germany

Teo

Mixed Breed Β· medium

Male
Negro &#8211, schwarz male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Hunde ohne Heimat e.V., Bedburg
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺBedburg, Germany

Negro &#8211

Mixed Breed

9 yearsMale

Cats available in Germany

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Kleiner Kater Simba, male puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Katzenhilfe Hannover e.V., Hannover
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺHannover, Germany

Kleiner Kater Simba

Mixed Breed Β· small

4 monthsMale
Saphira, male Mixed Breed for adoption at Katzenhilfe Hannover e.V., Hannover
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺHannover, Germany

Saphira

Mixed Breed

Male
Flocke mit FlΓΆckchen, female puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Katzenhilfe Hannover e.V., Hannover
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺHannover, Germany

Flocke mit FlΓΆckchen

Mixed Breed

4 monthsFemale
Rudi, male Mixed Breed for adoption at Katzenhilfe Hannover e.V., Hannover
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺHannover, Germany

Rudi

Mixed Breed

Male
Bijou & Diego, schwarz male puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Katzenhilfe Hannover e.V., Hannover
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺHannover, Germany

Bijou & Diego

Mixed Breed

2 monthsMale
Franz, Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierheim Henstedt-Ulzburg, Henstedt-Ulzburg
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺHenstedt-Ulzburg, Germany

Franz

Mixed Breed

Unknown
Luna, Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierheim Henstedt-Ulzburg, Henstedt-Ulzburg
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺHenstedt-Ulzburg, Germany

Luna

Mixed Breed

Unknown
Shelli, Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierheim Henstedt-Ulzburg, Henstedt-Ulzburg
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺHenstedt-Ulzburg, Germany

Shelli

Mixed Breed

Unknown

How to Adopt a Pet in Germany

Germany is home to 875 rescue shelters listed on TailHarbor, with 41,033 animals currently available for adoption. Whether you live in Germany or are looking to adopt from abroad, the process is straightforward with the right preparation.

The adoption process

Shelters in Germany typically require an application form, a meeting with the animal, and sometimes a home visit. Adoption contracts specify your responsibilities as an owner, including providing adequate shelter, nutrition, and veterinary care. Most shelters also follow up after adoption to ensure the animal is settling in well.

What's included with adoption

Animals adopted from shelters in Germanyare generally vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered or spayed before rehoming. Adoption fees cover these veterinary costs and help the shelter continue its work. Fees vary by shelter and animal but are a fraction of what you'd pay at a breeder.

Adopting from Germany to another country

If you're adopting a pet from Germanyand bringing it to another European country, you'll need an EU pet passport, a valid rabies vaccination (at least 21 days before travel), and a microchip. Some destination countries have additional requirements such as tapeworm treatment or breed-specific legislation. Check our import guides for country-specific requirements and timelines.

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Regional adoption guides for Germany

Adopting a dog in Baden-WΓΌrttembergRead guide β†’Adopting a dog in BavariaRead guide β†’Adopting a dog in BerlinRead guide β†’Adopting a dog in BrandenburgRead guide β†’Adopting a dog in BremenRead guide β†’Adopting a dog in HamburgRead guide β†’Adopting a dog in HesseRead guide β†’Adopting a dog in Lower SaxonyRead guide β†’Adopting a dog in Mecklenburg-VorpommernRead guide β†’Adopting a dog in North Rhine-WestphaliaRead guide β†’Adopting a dog in Rhineland-PalatinateRead guide β†’Adopting a dog in SaarlandRead guide β†’Adopting a dog in Saxony-AnhaltRead guide β†’Adopting a dog in SaxonyRead guide β†’Adopting a dog in Schleswig-HolsteinRead guide β†’Adopting a dog in ThuringiaRead guide β†’
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