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Adopt Athos

Mixed Breed · Male

Athos recently received a wonderful art leather cushion from the animal welfare association Hagen and surroundings. It seems he was very pleased with it and accepted it right away. Now he owns this beautiful cushion, but what he really still needs for his happiness is his own home. The handsome and stately male dog longs to leave the animal shelter soon and get his own home. Come by and take a look: Maybe you'll fall in love with this great guy? By the way, at our Easter bazaar on Saturday at the animal shelter, we are offering some of these cushions in various colors, shapes, and models.

Read original (de)

Athos hat vor Kurzem ein tolles Kunstlederkissen vom Tierschutzverein Hagen und Umgebung bekommen Es scheint, als hätte er sich sehr darüber gefreut und hat es direkt angenommen. Nun besitzt er dieses schöne Kissen, aber was ihm wirklich noch zu seinem Glück fehlt, ist ein eigenes Zuhause. Der bildhübsche und stattliche Rüde wünscht sich sehnlichst, das Tierheim bald verlassen zu können und ein eigenes Zuhause zu bekommen. Schaut doch gerne mal hier vorbei: Vielleicht verliebt ihr euch ja in diesen tollen Kerl? Übrigens bieten wir bei unserem Osterbasar am Samstag im Tierheim einige dieser Kissen in verschiedenen Farben, Formen und Modellen an.

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🇩🇪Hagen
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Hagen
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Bringing Athos home

What you'll need for Athos 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 Athos

What life with Athos looks like

Athos is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Hagen in Hagen.

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.

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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 Hagen 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 Hagen 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 Hagen 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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