How do I contact the shelter about Andy?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. ITV Grenzenlos e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Andy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Andy if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — ITV Grenzenlos 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 Andy 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 Andy 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 ITV Grenzenlos e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Andy 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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Adopt Andy

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Husky Andy was caught in Santandrei near Oradea/Romania. He belonged to a Roma family who did not care for him and always let him run free. Since he was hungry, he often stayed around a school where children fed him. However, the parents were not pleased with this and complained. Therefore, he had to be moved. He was just skin and bones, suffering from bloody diarrhea due to Giardia. And he was neither neutered nor microchipped. At our shelter, where he was taken in, he received medical and mental treatment and was rehabilitated. He is now free of Giardia and gaining weight. Unfortunately, the friendly Husky Andy also had bad luck at our shelter; he was severely bitten. These wounds have now healed. He is waiting for a nice suitable home. And here ITV Grenzenlos wants to help him. As a Husky, Andy is very active. Since he is a very friendly and open male dog who gets along well with other dogs, we would like to rehome him with Husky lovers. Andy is lovely and gentle; he needs to be kept busy and requires action. Active people with dog sense and experience would have a lot of fun with him. He still pulls on the leash and has not been trained yet. But attending dog training classes would help teach him manners. He is not familiar with life in a house and still has much to learn. He needs good upbringing and orientation. He has a lot of energy and strength that needs to be managed. Overall, he is a very sweet and good boy who will become a loyal companion with patience and proper training. In our shelter, he has been medically prepared, fully vaccinated, microchipped, neutered, and treated against parasites. He was born around August 2021 and is about 55 cm tall. He has been at the animal shelter since May 2025. It would be wonderful if he could get help and have good chances for a nice life that matches his temperament. Please call if interested: 05071 – 4126 or . Andy in the video:

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Husky Andy wurde in Santandrei bei Oradea/Rumänien eingefangen. Er gehörte einer Roma- Familie, die sich nicht um ihn kümmerte und ihn immer frei laufen ließen. Da er hungrig war, hielt er sich gern bei einer Schule auf, wo er von Kindern gefüttert wurde. Eltern haben das aber nicht gern gesehen und sich beschwert. Deshalb musste er weg. Er war nur noch Haut und Knochen, hatte blutigen Durchfall durch Giardien. Und er war natürlich weder kastriert noch gechipt. Im Tierheim von Sisterea, wo er aufgenommen wurde, wurde er medizinisch und mental behandelt und aufgepäppelt. Er ist jetzt frei von Giardien und nimmt zu. Leider hatte der freundliche Husky Andy auch in Sisterea wieder Pech. Er wurde ziemlich schlimm gebissen. Diese Wunden sind nun auch verheilt. Er wartet auf ein schönes passendes Zuhause. Und dabei möchte ihm der ITV Grenzenlos helfen. Als Husky ist Andy sehr bewegungsdürftig. Da er ein sehr freundlicher und aufgeschlossener Rüde ist, sich mit den anderen Hunden gut versteht, möchten wir ihn gern an Husky-Freund*innen vermittelt. Andy ist lieb und verträglich, er muss natürlich ausgelastet werden und braucht Action. Sportliche Menschen mit Hundeverstand und -erfahrung würden viel Freude mit ihm haben. Noch zieht er an der Leine und ist nicht erzogen. Aber der Besuch einer Hundeschule würde helfen, ihm Manieren beizubringen. Er kennt das Leben in einem Haus noch nicht und muss noch vieles lernen. Er braucht eine gute Erziehung und Orientierung. Er hat viel Energie und Kraft, die gebändigt werden müssen. Er ist im Ganzen ein sehr lieber guter Kerl, der mit Geduld und Erziehung ein treuer Begleiter wird. In Sisterea wurde er medizinisch vorbereitet, voll geimpft, gechipt , kastriert und gegen Parasiten behandelt. Er ist ca. im August 2021 geboren und 55 cm groß. Im Tierheim ist er seit Mai 2025. Es wäre wunderbar, wenn ihm geholfen werden könnte und er gute Chancen auf ein schönes, seinem Temperament entsprechendes Leben bekäme. Rufen Sie bei Interesse bitte an: 05071 – 4126 oder . Andy im Video:

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇩🇪Essel

Shelter

ITV Grenzenlos e.V.

Living with Andy

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with kids

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About Andy

What life with Andy looks like

Andy is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at ITV Grenzenlos e.V. in Essel.

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 Andy, answered.

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