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Arthur

Labrador Retriever · Male · Adult · 5 years

Der schöne Arthur kam Ende Juli über einen uns unbekannten Verein aus Rumänien nach Deutschland. Ohne vorheriges Kennenlernen wurde er an seine neuen Besitzer übergeben. Dort durfte er nur einen halben Tag bleiben, dann kam es zu einem Beißvorfall und er wurde sofort mit dem Tiertransporter der Feuerwehr abgeholt und zu uns gebracht. Unfassbar. Das Tierheim wird es schon richten. Wir haben diesen Hund nicht „bestellt”, sondern ihn buchstäblich „aufs Auge gedrückt bekommen”. Am Beispiel von Arthur sieht man, wie Auslandstierschutz nicht verlaufen darf. Nun ist er aber hier, seine kurzzeitigen Besitzer wollen ihn nicht mehr und wir möchten Menschen finden, die zu ihm passen und mit ihm umgehen können. Arthur ist ein absoluter Charakterhund. Vertrauen muss man sich bei ihm erarbeiten. Er ist nicht der typische Labrador, der mit jedem sofort Freund ist. Für ein Leckerchen ist er aber immer zu haben, da steht er den anderen Vertretern seiner Rasse nichts nach. Er braucht ein Zuhause bei sportlichen und sehr erfahrenen Menschen. Kinder und Katzen möchte Arthur nicht an seiner Seite. Er geht sehr gerne Gassi, bei Kontakt mit anderen Hunden muss die Chemie stimmen.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Cologne
Shelter
Tierheim Köln
Living with Arthur
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Köln · CologneLearn about Labrador Retriever →

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Bringing Arthur home

What you'll need for Arthur in week one.

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  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 Arthur

What life with Arthur looks like

Arthur is a medium-sized adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Tierheim Köln in Cologne.

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.

Cologne, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Arthur, answered.

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