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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

August ist ein ausgesprochen freundlicher, liebevoller und menschenbezogener Rüde, für den die Nähe zu seinen Menschen besonders wichtig ist. Er genießt Aufmerksamkeit und gemeinsame Zeit und begleitet seine Familie gerne durch den Alltag. Seine ruhige und ausgeglichene Art macht ihn zu einem angenehmen Begleiter, der einfach gerne dabei ist. Gemeinsame Spaziergänge bereiten August Freude. Dabei geht es ihm vor allem darum, Zeit mit seinen Menschen zu verbringen und gemeinsam die Welt zu entdecken. Nähe, Zuwendung und ein fester Platz im Leben seiner Familie bedeuten ihm viel. Er zeigt sich Erwachsenen gegenüber offen und herzlich und baut schnell eine enge Bindung auf. Mit Kindern versteht sich August sehr gut. Er begegnet ihnen freundlich, geduldig und respektvoll und zeigt dabei sein besonders sanftes Wesen. Seine ausgeglichene Art passt gut in einen harmonischen Familienalltag. August ist ein Hund, der echte Zugehörigkeit sucht. Er möchte nicht nur dabei sein, sondern als Familienmitglied geliebt und angenommen werden. Menschen, die ihm Zeit, Geborgenheit und gemeinsame Momente schenken, finden in ihm einen treuen und anhänglichen Begleiter. Seine ruhige, herzliche Art und seine Freude an menschlicher Nähe machen ihn zu einem Hund, der seinen Menschen gerne ganz nah sein möchte. Vielleicht bist du der Mensch, bei dem August endlich dazugehören und sein großes Herz verschenken darf.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Jessen (Elster)
Shelter
Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV
Living with August
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV · Jessen (Elster)Learn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing August home

What you'll need for August 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 August

What life with August looks like

August is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV in Jessen (Elster).

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Jessen (Elster), Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting August, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about August?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw August on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt August if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is August 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 August 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 House of animals Marfino eV early rather than rehoming privately; they know August 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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