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Ares sucht die Nadel im Heuhaufen…

Rhodesian Ridgeback · Male · Senior · 9 years

Name: Ares Gender: male, unneutered Breed: Rhodesian Ridgeback-Mix Birthdate: 2017 Reason for stay at the animal shelter: Ensured in the animal shelter since: 04.11.2023 Health limitations: receives prophylactic urinary food Compatible with: female dogs Specials: Ares was brought to the animal shelter by the fire department. The male dog was literally nothing but skin and bones. At first, he was only barely approachable, but over time, he began to trust some of the staff. We fattened him up and now he is regularly participating in dog training, where he is showing clear progress. When walking, Ares puts a lot of effort into pleasing. He shows insecurity towards strangers, so a longer getting-to-know-you phase must be planned. Ares is looking for dog-experienced people who still want to work a little with him. Ares is large and muscular (45kg), which should be taken into consideration. His future owners should ideally be just a couple (2 people), no children, no cats. An ideal home would have an enclosed yard. Ares is certainly a great guard dog!.

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Name: Ares Geschlecht: männlich, unkastr. Rasse: Rhodesian Ridgeback-Mix Geburtsdatum: 2017 Grund des Tierheimaufenthalts: Sicherstellung im Tierheim seit: 04.11.2023 Gesundheitlich eingeschränkt: bekommt prophylaktisch „Low fat“ Futter Verträglich mit: Hündinninen Besonderheiten: Ares wurde von der Feuerwehr ins Tierheim gebracht. Der Rüde bestand wortwörtlich nur noch aus Haut und Knochen. Anfangs war er nur schwer zugänglich, doch mit der Zeit vertraute er einigen Mitarbeitern. Er wurde von uns aufgepäppelt und ist nun im regelmäßigen Hundetraining, wo er deutlich Fortschritte zeigt. Beim Gassi-Gehen zeigt Ares große Mühe zu gefallen. Gegenüber fremenden Menschen zeigt er Unsicherheit, weshalb man eine längere Kennenlernphase einplanen muss. Ares sucht hundeerfahrene Menschen, die noch ein bisschen etwas mit ihm erarbeiten möchten. Ares ist groß und kräftig (45kg), das sollte man natürlich auch halten können. Seine zukünftigen Besitzer sind bestenfalls nur ein Paar (2 Leute), keine Kinder,keine Katzen. Optimal wäre ein Haus mit eingezäunten Garten. Ares ist sicherlich ein super Wachhund! Für weitere Informationen klicken Sie hier Bei Interesse an Ares senden Sie uns gerne eine E-Mail mit einer erreichbaren Telefonnummer an oder kommen Sie direkt zu den

Size
Extra large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Remscheid
Shelter
Tierheim Remscheid
Living with Ares sucht die Nadel im Heuhaufen…
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Remscheid · RemscheidLearn about Rhodesian Ridgeback

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Ares sucht die Nadel im Heuhaufen… home

What you'll need for Ares sucht die Nadel im Heuhaufen… in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Ares sucht die Nadel im Heuhaufen…

What life with Ares sucht die Nadel im Heuhaufen… looks like

Ares sucht die Nadel im Heuhaufen… is a extra-large senior rhodesian ridgeback dog waiting at Tierheim Remscheid in Remscheid.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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 Ares sucht die Nadel im Heuhaufen…, answered.

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