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Barny

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Barny is still quite an impatient young dog. When his roommates get treats, he barks to get attention, so that he is certainly not overlooked or forgotten. So far he doesn't want to be touched and persistently and indignantly avoids attempts at contact. However, he takes treats very gently and carefully from your fingers, and he loves it. Our young male simply needs to be visited more often so that he can build trust. Mixed breed, born 17.6.2024, neutered

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Barny ist ein noch ziemlich ungeduldiger Junghund. Bekommen seine Zimmergenossen Leckerli macht er mit Bellen auf sich aufmerksam, damit er auch ja nicht übersehen oder vergessen wird. Bisher möchte er noch nicht angefasst werden und weicht Berührungsversuchen beharrlich und empört aus. Leckerli nimmt er jedoch sehr gerne sanft und vorsichtig aus den Fingern. Unser junger Rüde muss einfach öfters besucht werden, damit er Vertrauen aufbauen kann. Mischling, geb. 17.6.2024, kastriert

Size

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Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierschutzverein SOM e.V. (Tierheim Pfaffengrün)

Living with Barny

✓Neutered
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Tierschutzverein SOM e.V. (Tierheim Pfaffengrün) · Germany Learn about Mixed Breed →

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About Barny

What life with Barny looks like

Barny is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein SOM e.V. (Tierheim Pfaffengrün) in Germany.

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

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Frequently asked

Adopting Barny, answered.

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