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Adopt Barry

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

Breed: mixed breed Gender: neutered, born: ca. July 2015 Status: available very agile and playful, basic training available Barry grew up in a private household with young people, who gave him up to the animal shelter on February 21, 2017 due to overexertion. He is a very intelligent and demanding dog who needs tasks. For him, experienced and authoritative owners are sought who can read him and do him justice. If handled inconsistently, he quickly finds loopholes and tends to defend his resources. Children should not live in his new home. Barry is very loyal and cuddly with his trusted people and is suitable as a sporty companion dog for active people.

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Rasse: Mischling Geschlecht: männlich, kastriert geboren: ca. Juli 2015 Status: zu vermitteln sehr agil und verspielt, Grunderziehung vorhanden Barry ist einem Privathaushalt bei jungen Leuten aufgewachsen, die ihn wegen Überforderung am 21.02.2017 im Tierheim abgaben. Er ist ein sehr intelligenter und fordernder Hund, der Aufgaben braucht. Für ihn werden souveräne und erfahrene Halter gesucht, die ihn lesen können und seinem Wesen gerecht händeln. Bei inkonsequenter Führung findet er schnell Lücken und neigt dazu, seine Ressourcen zu verteidigen. Kinder sollten nicht in seinem neuen Zuhause leben. Barry ist seinen Bezugspersonen gegenüber sehr loyal, verschmust und als sportlicher Begleithund für aktive Menschen geeignet.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Annaberg-Buchholz
Shelter
Tierheim Neu-Amerika
Living with Barry
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Barry home

What you'll need for Barry 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
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    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

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    €20–35

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About Barry

What life with Barry looks like

Barry is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Neu-Amerika in Annaberg-Buchholz.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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.

Annaberg-Buchholz, Germany browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Barry, answered.

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