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21. Heiko

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 12 months

Heiko is a male dog about 12 months old who was brought to the killing station by dog catchers at just 8 weeks of age, but we were able to rescue him. He is a lively fellow, totally playful, energetic, eager to learn, very clingy and cuddly, and well socialized with both fellow animals and cats. Heiko is dewormed, microchipped, vaccinated, neutered, stands about 45 cm, and weighs around 15 kg.

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Heiko ist ein ca. 12 Monate alter Rüde, der im Alter von nur 8 Wochen von Hundefängern in die Tötungsstation gebracht wurde, woraus wir ihn jetzt retten konnten. Er ist ein lustiges Kerlchen, total verspielt, energisch, gelehrig, sehr anhänglich und verschmust, mit Artgenossen und Katzen gut sozialisiert. Heiko ist entwurmt, gechipt, geimpft, kastriert, hat eine SH von ca. 45 cm und wiegt ca. 15 Kg.

Size
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Age
Puppy · 12 months
Location
🇩🇪Alfeld
Shelter
Salvate Canes e.V.
Living with 21. Heiko
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Salvate Canes e.V. · AlfeldLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing 21. Heiko home

What you'll need for 21. Heiko in week one.

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    €35–45
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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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About 21. Heiko

What life with 21. Heiko looks like

21. Heiko is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Salvate Canes e.V. in Alfeld.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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.

Alfeld, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting 21. Heiko, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about 21. Heiko?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Salvate Canes e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw 21. Heiko on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt 21. Heiko if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Salvate Canes e.V. 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 21. Heiko 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 21. Heiko 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 Salvate Canes e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know 21. Heiko 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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