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Adopt Baek

Pug · Male · Adult · 8 years

Baek arrived officially as a found animal at our animal shelter. His owners had simply tied him to the door of the previous owner and since then, several people have been passing the black sheep around, with no one wanting to take responsibility. At the animal shelter, the small male dog was rather unobtrusive and uncomplicated, unless another dog, especially the large Caucasians, came by his pen. Then, the little man’s temporary grandiosity would show. For some time now, he has been living in a foster home and is also rather uncomplicated there. He is house-trained, doesn’t break anything, and behaves uncomplicatedly there as well. Only during play, he sometimes gets a bit rough, which is why we do not recommend small children in his new home. His behavior with other dogs is rather different. Sometimes he bickers, sometimes he doesn’t. Sometimes he is very friendly, especially with female dogs, and sometimes he isn’t. In his new home, he will likely want to be a single prince. He largely ignores cats and small animals, at least behind the bars. We would place his energy level in the middle range—he likes to be active and out, but does not need a daily 20 km walk or other exertion. A sniffing mat or a lick mat for mental stimulation would definitely be suitable for him. Baek wishes to have people with a basic understanding of canine needs who can also say no. An apartment-living suitability is completely fine for him, and city life is also okay, although we would not recommend the absolute city center. If you would like to meet the handsome male dog, please send an email with a few key details about yourself. This cat is to be kept indoors only.

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Baek kam offiziell als Fundtier zu uns ins Tierheim. Seine Besitzer hatten ihn einfach bei der vorherigen Eigentümerin vor der Tür angebunden und seitdem schieben sich mehrere Leute den schwarzen Peter hin und her und niemand möchte die Verantwortung übernehmen. Im Tierheim war der kleine Rüde recht unauffällig und unkompliziert, es sei denn, ein anderer Hund, besonders die großen Kaukasen kamen an seinem Zwinger vorbei. Dann zeigt sich der zeitweise Größenwahnsinn des kleinen Mannes. Seit einiger Zeit lebt er auf einer Pflegestelle und zeigt sich auch da recht unkompliziert. Er ist stubenrein, macht nichts kaputt und verhält sich auch hier unkompliziert. Lediglich beim Spielen wird er manchmal etwas grober, weswegen wir keine kleinen Kinder im neuen Zuhause empfehlen. Mit anderen Hunden ist es recht unterschiedlich. Mal pöbelt er rum, mal nicht. Mal ist er ganz freundlich, besonders mit Hündinnen und mal eben nicht. In seinem neuen Zuhause möchte er vermutlich ein Einzelprinz sein. Katzen und Kleintiere ignoriert er weitestgehend, zumindest hinter dem Gitter. Sein Energielevel würden wir im mittleren Bereich einordnen- er ist gerne aktiv und draußen unterwegs, braucht aber nicht täglich eine 20 km Wanderung oder sonstige Auslastung. Für einen Schnüffelteppich oder eine Schleckmatte zur Beschäftigung ist er aber auf jeden Fall zu haben. Baek wünscht sich Menschen mit einem Grundverständnis für hündische Bedürfnisse, die auch mal nein sagen können. Eine Wohnungshaltung reicht ihm völlig und auch ein Leben in der Stadt ist ok für ihn, wobei wir die absolute Innenstadt nicht befürworten würden. Wenn ihr den hübschen Rüden kennen lernen möchtet schreibt bitte eine E-Mail mit ein paar Eckdaten zu euch an .

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheimverein Erfurt
Living with Baek
  • House-trained
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Baek home

What you'll need for Baek 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 Baek

What life with Baek looks like

Baek is a large adult pug dog waiting at Tierheimverein Erfurt in Germany.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Baek, answered.

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