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Adopt Albert

Male · 3 years

My name is Albert and I am looking, like many others, for a home. I am a rather skeptical fellow, but I know exactly what I want and, most importantly, who I want it with. I am a guy who wants to be liked, but not at any cost. Let me tell you, I am a stubborn one! You should also bring some dog experience with you, and ideally hunting dog experience. After a certain settling-in period, I really bond strongly with my primary caregiver and will go through fire and water for them. Of course, I am incredibly eager to run and I really love exploring the world. I do not need children in my future adventures. I get along with other dogs by sympathy, but who among you likes everyone? Outside, I sometimes like to challenge other dogs and show protective instincts...... if you are a bit of a mentor from the start, I can quickly turn into a model student. Are you ready for a new travel companion in your life? Then get in touch quickly.

Read original (de)

Mein Name lautet Albert und ich suche, wie viele andere, ein Zuhause. Ich bin ein recht skeptischer Kerl, weiß jedoch genau was ich will und vor allem, mit wem ich will. Ich bin ein Bursche, der zwar gefallen möchte, allerdings nicht um jeden Preis. Was soll ich euch sagen, Sturkopf halt! Ihr solltet auch jeden Fall Hundeerfahrung mitbringen und am besten sogar Jagdhundeerfahrung. Ich binde mich, nach einer gewissen Anlaufzeit, wirklich stark an meine Bezugsperson und gehe für sie durch Feuer und Wasser. Natürlich bin ich unheimlich lauffreudig und entdecke wirklich gerne die Welt. Kinder brauche ich nicht bei meinen zukünftigen Abenteuern. Mit anderen Hunden verstehe ich mich nach Sympathie, aber wer von euch mag schon jeden? Draußen Pöbel ich ganz gerne mal andere Hunde an und zeige Schutztrieb...... wenn du von Anfang an ein Däumchen darauf hältst, bin ich schnell zum Musterschüler mutiert. Du bist bereit für einen neuen Wegbegleiter in deinem Leben? Dann melde dich schnell.

Size
Medium
Age
3 years
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
Tierheim Essen
Living with Albert
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Tierheim Essen · Essen

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Albert home

What you'll need for Albert 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 Albert

What life with Albert looks like

Albert is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at Tierheim Essen in Essen.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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 Albert, answered.

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