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Mixed Breed · Unknown

It was said that Apollo would be shot if we didn't take him in. As a "student" of a "hunter," he had refused one of the many lessons and likely fought back. Upon surrender, he was quite thin and wore a quill collar, which can be purchased in Germany but whose use is not allowed. His trust in humans has been thoroughly destroyed, and it will require a great deal of patience and empathy to rebuild. At the animal shelter, we unfortunately do not have the means to adequately care for Apollo. However, to give him a chance at resocialization (he reacted unpredictably to touches on his neck), we have placed him in the hands of a professional dog trainer at a dog pension. Daily training is conducted with him, with the hope that he can eventually lead a normal dog life. It will certainly be a long road—there have already been some successes. We believe that Apollo deserves this chance, even though housing and training cost us several hundred euros a month. To ensure funding, we ask for your help! Please support us by becoming a patron for Apollo ♥ Give him a chance… Apollo is available for rehoming to possibly retired hunters, no children, and not housed outside the country!

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Es hieß, Apollo wird erschossen, wenn wir ihn nicht aufnehmen würden. Als „Schüler“ eines „Jägers“ hatte er sich eine der etlichen Lektionen nicht mehr gefallen lassen und hat sich wohl gewehrt. Bei Abgabe war er recht dünn und trug ein Stachelhalsband, welches in Deutschland zwar gekauft werden kann, aber dessen Verwendung nicht erlaubt ist. Sein Vertrauen in den Menschen ist gründlich zerstört worden und es bedarf sehr viel Geduld und Einfühlungsvermögen dieses wieder aufzubauen. Im Tierheim haben wir leider nicht die Möglichkeiten, uns ausreichend um Apollo zu kümmern. Damit er aber eine Chance auf Resozialisierung hat (er reagierte unberechenbar bei Berühungen am Hals), haben wir ihn in die Hände einer professionellen Hundetrainerin mit Hundepension gegeben. Hier wird täglich mit ihm geübt, in der Hoffnung, dass er irgendwann ein normales Hundeleben führen kann. Es wird sicherlich ein langer Weg – es gibt aber auch bereits Erfolge. Wir finden, diese Chance hat Apollo verdient, auch wenn uns die Unterbringung mit Training mehrere Hunderte Euro im Monat kostet. Um die Finanzierung sicherzustellen, bitten wir um Ihre Hilfe! Bitte unterstützen Sie uns in Form einer Patenschaft für Apollo ♥ Geben auch Sie ihm eine Chance …. Dt. Drahthaar Vermittelbar an evtl. pensionierten Jäger keine Kinder auswärtig untergebracht !

Size
Age
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🇩🇪Feucht
Shelter
Tierheim Feucht
Living with Apollo
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Feucht · FeuchtLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Apollo home

What you'll need for Apollo in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Apollo

What life with Apollo looks like

Apollo is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Feucht in Feucht.

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 Apollo, answered.

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