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Chihuahua · Male

Aramis - A Charming Heartbreaker. 🐾 Aramis is a friendly and outgoing male dog who absolutely adores people. ❤️ He would love to be right by his two-legged friends - because for him, petting and cuddling are definitely the best things in life. Aramis also loves going for walks together. He already walks nicely on a leash and is a pleasant companion. 🐕‍🦺 With other dogs, Aramis decides based on his feelings. A mutual introduction should therefore be a natural part of the process. He has no problem with children. If you are looking for a people-oriented, affectionate and adventurous four-legged friend, Aramis could be your very special companion. 🏡❤️ Now he is just missing one thing: his own home with people who love him as much as he deserves!

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🐾ARAMIS – EIN VERSCHMUSTER HERZENSBRECHER.🐾 Aramis ist ein freundlicher und aufgeschlossener Rüde, der Menschen einfach toll findet.❤️Am liebsten wäre er ganz nah bei seinen Zweibeinern – denn Streicheleinheiten und Kuscheln gehören für ihn definitiv zu den schönsten Dingen im Leben. Auch gemeinsame Spaziergänge liebt Aramis sehr. Dabei läuft er bereits richtig gut an der Leine und ist ein angenehmer Begleiter.🐕‍🦺 Mit anderen Hunden entscheidet bei Aramis die Sympathie. Ein gegenseitiges Kennenlernen sollte daher natürlich dazugehören. Kinder sind für ihn grundsätzlich kein Problem. Wer einen menschenbezogenen, verschmusten und unternehmungslustigen Vierbeiner sucht, könnte in Aramis seinen ganz besonderen Begleiter finden.🏡❤️ Jetzt fehlt ihm nur noch eines: sein eigenes Zuhause mit Menschen, die ihn genauso liebhaben, wie er es verdient!

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Age
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Location
🇩🇪Gelsenkirchen
Shelter
Tierheim Gelsenkirchen
Living with Aramis
  • ✕Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Gelsenkirchen · GelsenkirchenLearn about Chihuahua →
More dogs in Gelsenkirchen →More dogs in Germany →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Aramis home

What you'll need for Aramis 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 Aramis

What life with Aramis looks like

Aramis is a adult chihuahua dog waiting at Tierheim Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen.

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.

Gelsenkirchen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Aramis, answered.

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