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Saru

Kangal · Female

Breed: Kangal-mixed breed compatibility with others: Sits well with a female dog in the enclosure; male dogs not known; Cats: Cannot be tested. Current location: Auffangstation Istanbul (Turkey) Saru was released into an Turkish death shelter by his previous owners, who wanted to get rid of him. It must have been hell for him. Dogs in these stations have death fear. He was saved at the last minute by an engaged animal protection colleague and brought to our Auffangstation. He is deeply traumatized, as he witnessed what people wanted to do to him. Nevertheless, Saru is a very affectionate and absolutely people-oriented male dog who is desperately in need of a permanent home. Ideally with a house and garden. He needs people who will never leave him again. His new owners should ideally have experience with herding dogs. This animal was abandoned.

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Rasse: Kangal-Mischling Verträglichkeit: Sitzt mit einer Hündin im Zwinger; Rüden nicht bekannt; Katzen: Kann nicht getestet werden. Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Auffangstation Istanbul (Türkei) Saru wurde von seinen Vorbesitzern in einem türkischen Todeslager ausgesetzt, weil sie ihn loswerden wollten. Es muss die Hölle für ihn gewesen sein. Die Hunde haben in diesen Stationen Todesangst. Er konnte in letzter Minute durch eine engagierte Tierschutzkollegin gerettet und in unsere Auffangstation gebracht werden. Er ist zutiefst verletzt, denn er hat miterlebt, was Menschen ihm antun wollten. Dennoch ist Saru ein sehr lieber und absolut menschenbezogener Rüde, der dringend ein festes Zuhause sucht. Idealerweise mit Haus und Garten. Er braucht Menschen, die ihn nie wieder im Stich lassen. Das würde er nicht noch einmal überleben. Idealerweise haben seine neuen Besitzer Erfahrung im Umgang mit Herdenschutzhunden.

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Leichlingen
Shelter
Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.
Living with Saru
  • Spayed
Cared for by Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. · LeichlingenLearn about Kangal

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Saru home

What you'll need for Saru 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
  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 Saru

What life with Saru looks like

Saru is a adult kangal dog waiting at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. in Leichlingen.

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 Saru, answered.

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