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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

Lieb, compatible Opi Athos doesn't quite know what's happening to him. For many years, Athos lived in Romania, and now he's suddenly landed with us. He came from Smeura, the largest animal shelter in the world. Grass underfoot, a harness around his body, Athos doesn't know any of it. No wonder he needs some time to get used to it. But he's doing great, he's compatible with his dog buddies, and he even finds people okay. He needs a bit more peace and affection to really settle in. Whether he gets along with cats, we unfortunately can't test here. Would you like to know more about Athos? Then feel free to contact the responsible matchmaker.

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Lieb, verträglich Opi Athos weiß nicht so recht wie ihm geschieht. Viele Jahre lebte Athos in Rumänien und nun ist er plötzlich bei uns gelandet. Er kommt aus der Smeura, dem größten Tierheim der Welt. Gras unter den Füßen, ein Geschirr um den Körper, das alles kennt Athos nicht. Kein Wunder, dass er sich erstmal daran gewöhnen muss. Aber er macht das toll, ist verträglich mit seinen Hundekumpels und Menschen findet er auch okay. Er benötigt noch etwas Ruhe und Zuwendung, damit er so richtig ankommen kann. Ob er sich mit Katzen versteht, können wir leider bei uns nicht testen. Möchten Sie mehr über Athos erfahren? Dann wenden Sie sich gern an die zuständige Vermittlerin.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt
Living with Athos
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
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Cared for by 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt · EssenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Athos home

What you'll need for Athos 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 Athos

What life with Athos looks like

Athos is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt in Essen.

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 Athos, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Athos?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Athos on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Athos if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt 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 Athos 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 Athos 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 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt early rather than rehoming privately; they know Athos 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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