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Angelo

Great Dane · Unknown

Breed: Great Dane (slender build) Shoulder height: approx. 70 cm Angelo is a fine fellow who gets along well with children, cats, and other dogs. Unfortunately, he is losing his home because the house has been sold. He cannot and does not want to move into an apartment with his family, as he simply doesn't feel comfortable there. Angelo loves and needs a garden. He is a big cuddler and sometimes thinks he is a lap dog. 🥰 At his current foster placement, he is very open and enjoys going for walks with his people. Where can Angelo spend his remaining years being loved and cared for? ❤️ Who will give this wonderful fellow a home with a garden and lots of love?

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Rasse: Deutsche Dogge (zierlich) Schulterhöhe: ca. 70 cm Angelo ist ein feiner Kerl, der sich gut mit Kindern, Katzen und anderen Hunden versteht. Leider verliert er sein Zuhause, weil das Haus verkauft wurde. In eine Wohnung darf und möchte er nicht mit umziehen – dort fühlt er sich einfach nicht wohl. Angelo liebt und braucht einen Garten . Er ist ein großer Schmuser und meint manchmal, ein Schoßhund zu sein. 🥰 Auf seiner jetzigen Pflegestelle zeigt er sich sehr offen und geht gerne mit seinen Menschen spazieren. Wo darf Angelo geliebt und umsorgt seine weiteren Jahre verbringen? ❤️ Wer schenkt diesem tollen Kerl ein Zuhause mit Garten und ganz viel Liebe? display: none !important; .lSSlideOuter .lSPager.lSGallery {

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Köln

Shelter

Tierschutzverein Porz

Living with Angelo

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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Listed 3 months ago

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About Angelo

What life with Angelo looks like

Angelo is a large great dane dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Porz in Köln.

A 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. Many dogs and cats leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport, but this varies by shelter, so confirm what is included with the shelter.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Angelo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Angelo?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Tierschutzverein Porz handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Angelo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Angelo if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Tierschutzverein Porz whether they will for Angelo, what they require (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 Angelo already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Tierschutzverein Porz lists Angelo as vaccinated, microchipped and neutered or spayed. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Tierschutzverein Porz, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Angelo isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Tierschutzverein Porz about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Angelo 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.