Not confirmed since November 2, 2026

Amigo

Rottweiler · Male · Adult · 6 years

Amigo came to us under very difficult circumstances and initially had a lot to process. In the meantime, however, he is opening up more and more. He is initially skeptical of strangers – he wants to be sure that people mean well by him first. With his primary caregivers, on the other hand, he shows his true heart: he is cuddly, seeks closeness, and enjoys being pampered. Amigo is especially happy when he is allowed to be in the water – he could spend whole days there and is then the happiest dog in the world. Walks and romping around on a meadow are also among his favorite activities. Amigo is blind in one eye and does not like being touched on the head by strangers – a consequence of his past. He usually gets along well with other dogs as long as they are likable, and shows no aggression during walks. He attends dog school regularly and is making great progress there. For Amigo we are looking for an experienced home without children, one that understands his history and appreciates his special nature. Important: Amigo is one of the dogs covered by § 10 of the Landeshundegesetz (state dog law) – owners must therefore meet certain requirements.

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Amigo kam unter sehr schwierigen Umständen zu uns und musste zunächst vieles verarbeiten. Mittlerweile taut er jedoch immer mehr auf. Fremden begegnet er anfangs skeptisch – er möchte erst sicher sein, dass man es gut mit ihm meint. Bei seinen Bezugspersonen zeigt er dagegen sein wahres Herz: Er ist verschmust, sucht gerne Nähe und genießt es, verwöhnt zu werden. Besonders glücklich ist Amigo, wenn er im Wasser sein darf – dort könnte er ganze Tage verbringen und ist dann der fröhlichste Hund der Welt. Auch Spaziergänge und ausgelassenes Toben auf einer Wiese gehören zu seinen Lieblingsbeschäftigungen. Amigo ist auf einem Auge blind und mag es nicht, am Kopf von Fremden berührt zu werden – eine Folge seiner Vergangenheit. Mit anderen Hunden versteht er sich nach Sympathie meist gut und zeigt bei Spaziergängen keine Aggression. Er besucht regelmäßig die Hundeschule und macht dort tolle Fortschritte. Für Amigo suchen wir ein erfahrenes Zuhause ohne Kinder, das Verständnis für seine Geschichte hat und seine besondere Art schätzt. Wichtig: Amigo zählt zu den Hunden nach § 10 Landeshundegesetz – Halter müssen daher bestimmte Auflagen erfüllen.

Size

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Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇩🇪Leverkusen

Shelter

Tierschutz Leverkusen e.V.

Living with Amigo

✓Neutered
✕Good with kids

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About Amigo

What life with Amigo looks like

Amigo is an adult rottweiler dog waiting at Tierschutz Leverkusen e.V. in Leverkusen.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Amigo, answered.

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