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Athos

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Athos lebt derzeit auf einer rumänischen Pflegestelle und wartet dort auf sein eigenes Zuhause. Als junger Rüde steht er noch am Anfang seines Lebens und bringt beste Voraussetzungen mit, sich zu einem tollen Begleiter zu entwickeln. Athos zeigt sich als ausgesprochen freundlicher und aufgeschlossener Hund. Neue Menschen beobachtet er anfangs manchmal einen kurzen Moment, taut jedoch sehr schnell auf. Spricht man ihn proaktiv an, freut er sich und kommt gerne dazu, ohne dabei aufdringlich zu sein. Auch mit Artgenossen zeigt sich Athos absolut unkompliziert und sozial. Er begegnet Artgenossen freundlich und respektvoll und hatte auf seiner Pflegestelle bislang keinerlei Schwierigkeiten im Zusammenleben. Auch in Futtersituationen bleibt er entspannt und zeigt kein Ressourcenverteidigungsverhalten. Altersentsprechend befindet sich Athos aktuell in einer spannenden Entwicklungsphase. In den kommenden Monaten wird er sicherlich noch einiges dazulernen dürfen und auch die ein oder andere Herausforderung des Junghundealters mitbringen. Liebevolle Konsequenz, klare Orientierung und Geduld werden ihm dabei helfen, sich zu einem souveränen Alltagsbegleiter zu entwickeln. Der Besuch einer kompetenten Hundeschule sollte deshalb von Anfang an selbstverständlich sein. Athos können wir uns sowohl als Einzelhund als auch in einem Mehrhundehaushalt gut vorstellen. Für ihn wünschen wir uns Menschen, die Freude daran haben, einen jungen Hund auf seinem weiteren Weg zu begleiten und gemeinsam mit ihm die Welt zu entdecken. Nach positiver Vorkontrolle darf Athos kastriert, geimpft, gechippt, entwurmt, entfloht und mit EU-Heimtierausweis gegen eine Schutzgebühr von 495 Euro in sein neues Zuhause ziehen.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V.
Living with Athos
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

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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 young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. in Germany.

An young 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 Athos, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Athos?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. 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 — Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. 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 Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. 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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