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Adopt Baghira

Male · Adult · 5 years

I can be a really charming guy if given the necessary getting-to-know-you time. Women have a better chance with me, which I don't particularly enjoy. With good training, I'm a true pleasure, wanting to please my person and simply be liked. I can walk super well on a leash, am very willing to work and learn, and want to experience much more. As I have a very strong protective instinct, I seek dog-experienced people who can observe me well and guide my behavior into the right paths. In the home setting, I tend to follow my people everywhere and really don't like being left alone. Patience and consistent, loving training are key for me.

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Ich kann ein wirklich charmanter Kerl sein, wenn man mir die nötige Kennenlernzeit gibt. Frauen haben bei mir eine bessere Chance als Männer, die kann ich nicht so gut leiden. Bei guter Führung bin ich eine wahre Sahneschnitte, ich möchte meinen Menschen alles recht machen und einfach nur gefallen. Ich kann super gut an der Leine laufen, bin sehr arbeits- und lernwillig und möchte noch viel erleben. Da ich einen sehr starken Schutzrieb habe, suche ich hundeerfahrene Menschen die mich gut beobachten und mein Verhalten in die richtigen Bahnen lenken. Im häuslichen Bereich neige ich dazu meine Menschen auf Schritt und Tritt zu verfolgen und mag es gar nicht, wenn man mich alleine lässt. Geduld und eine konsequente, liebevolle Erziehung sind bei mir das A und O.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Bochum
Shelter
Tierheim Bochum
Living with Baghira
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Tierheim Bochum · Bochum

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Baghira home

What you'll need for Baghira 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 Baghira

What life with Baghira looks like

Baghira is a large adult dog waiting at Tierheim Bochum in Bochum.

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 Baghira, answered.

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