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Alan

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

Energetic whirlwind with a smart mind and character, Alan is an active, intelligent male dog with lots of temperament and has developed very well at our animal shelter. He learns quickly and shows great interest in training - especially retrieving is a huge fun for him. He already reliably obeys "sit". Alan likes to test how far he can go, and sometimes shows jumping reactions in stressful moments. Therefore, Alan needs experienced people who give short and concise commands. Stimulation is essential for him. - Alan wants to move and be challenged. While on walks he still needs to learn not to go crazy. - But he is a real "snuggle nose" and seeks human contact. Come by our animal shelter and get to know our sunshine up close. Born 19.12.2018, neutered, approx.

DE·Show original

Energiegeladener Wirbelwind mit Köpfchen und Charakter Alan ist ein aktiver, kluger Rüde mit viel Temperament und hat sich bei uns im Tierheim so toll entwickelt. Er lernt sehr schnell und zeigt großes Interesse am Training – besonders das Apportieren macht ihm riesigen Spaß. „Sitz“ beherrscht er bereits zuverlässig. Der Rüde fährt im Auto mit und kuschelt gerne unterwegs beim Gassigehen. Alan testet gern aus, wie weit er gehen kann, und zeigt in stressigen Momenten noch gelegentlich Übersprungsreaktionen. Deshalb braucht Alan erfahrene Menschen, mit kurzen und knappen Ansagen. Auslastung ist für ihn das A und O. – Alan will sich bewegen und gefordert werden. Beim Gassigehen muss er noch lernen nicht gleich auszuflippen. – Aber er ist eine richtige „Kuschelnase“ und sucht die Nähe zum Menschen. Kommen Sie doch einfach mal im Tierheim vorbei und lernen unseren Sonnenschein näher kennen. geb. 19.12.2018, kastriert, ca. 35cm groß

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein SOM e.V. (Tierheim Pfaffengrün)
Living with Alan
  • Spayed
Cared for by Tierschutzverein SOM e.V. (Tierheim Pfaffengrün) · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Alan home

What you'll need for Alan 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 Alan

What life with Alan looks like

Alan is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein SOM e.V. (Tierheim Pfaffengrün) in Germany.

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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Alan, answered.

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