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Alfons

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 14 years

Alfons – born around 2021 – is looking for people with heart, patience, and a secure home where he can finally settle in. Alfons is a sensitive dog who hasn’t had many experiences in his life so far. He’s very insecure and still needs to learn basic dog skills like walking on a leash or riding in a car. But with loving support, Alfons shows himself to be very eager to learn here at the shelter. Alfons tends to prefer women, so ideally he’d go to a home with an empathetic female primary caregiver. He’s generally socially compatible with other dogs but is noticeably more relaxed around female dogs. No other pets should live in the household. Children should be at least 14 years old, as Alfons needs plenty of peace and consideration. We hope to find him a house with a securely fenced yard in a quiet area.

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Alfons – ca. 2021 geboren – sucht Menschen mit Herz, Geduld und einem sicheren Zuhause, in dem er endlich ankommen darf. Alfons ist ein sensibler Hund, der in seinem bisherigen Leben nicht viel kennenlernen durfte. Er ist ein unsicherer Hund und manchmal noch etwas schreckhaft. Aber mit liebevoller Unterstützung zeigt sich Alfons bei uns sehr lernwillig und hat in den letzten Monaten eine tolle Entwicklung hingelegt. Mittlerweile läuft Alfons gut an der Leine und geht gerne spazieren.Alfons mag eher Frauen und sucht daher vorzugsweise ein Zuhause mit einfühlsamer weiblicher Bezugsperson. Mit anderen Hunden zeigt er sich bei uns sehr sozial, aktuell wohnt er mit einer Hündin zusammen. Das tut ihm unglaublich gut und er ist richtig aufgeblüht. Aufgrund dessen möchten wir Alfons nur zu einem oder mehreren Hunden vermitteln. Kinder sollten mindestens 14 Jahre alt sein, da Alfons viel Ruhe und Rücksicht braucht. Wir wünschen uns für ihn ein Haus mit sicher eingezäuntem Grundstück in ruhiger Umgebung.

Size
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Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Tierschutzverein Freital
Living with Alfons
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Tierschutzverein Freital · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Alfons home

What you'll need for Alfons in week one.

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  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
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    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

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    €20–35

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About Alfons

What life with Alfons looks like

Alfons is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Tierschutzverein Freital in Germany.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Alfons, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Alfons?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Tierschutzverein Freital handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Alfons on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Alfons if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Tierschutzverein Freital 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Alfons 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 Alfons 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 Tierschutzverein Freital early rather than rehoming privately; they know Alfons 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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