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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

General Name: Ben Gender: male Dog neutered: Yes Travel arrangements neutered Born approx.: January 2019 Size approx.: Medium Location: Shelter in Sighetu since 2019 Sponsors: No Reserved: No Character Ben is a gentle, calm and rather reserved male dog. Curious, he explores his surroundings and enjoys the attention of people when given time and approached gently. He already masters walks on a leash and shows how much potential he has. Ben longs for people who can give him security and finally show him that life holds more than bars and concrete. He gets along well with other animals. Compatibility with cats can be tested. Past Nothing is known about his past. Ben was brought to the shelter with his brother Jerry by the border police. He probably comes from the street or was abandoned there. Notes The parent animals are unknown, so no information can be provided about the included breeds.

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Allgemein Name: Ben Geschlecht: Rüde Kastriert: Bei Ausreise kastriert Geboren ca. : Januar 2019 Größe ca. : Mittelgroß Aufenthaltsort: Shelter in Sighetu seit 2019 Paten: nein reserviert: nein Charakter Ben ist ein sanfter, ruhiger und eher zurückhaltender Rüde. Neugierig erkundet er seine Umgebung und genießt die Aufmerksamkeit der Menschen, wenn man ihm Zeit gibt und behutsam auf ihn zugeht. Spaziergänge meistert er bereits gut an der Leine und zeigt dabei, wie viel Potenzial in ihm steckt. Ben wünscht sich nichts sehnlicher als Menschen, die ihm Sicherheit schenken und ihm endlich zeigen, dass das Leben mehr bereithält als Gitter und Beton. Mit Artgenossen verträgt er sich gut. Eine Verträglichkeit mit Katzen kann getestet werden. Vergangenheit Über die Vergangenheit ist uns nichts bekannt. Ben wurde mit seinem Bruder Jerry von der Grenzpolizei ins Shelter gebracht. Vermutlich kommt er von der Straße oder wurde dort ausgesetzt. Hinweise Die Elterntiere sind nicht bekannt, sodass zu den enthaltenen Rassen keine Auskunft gegeben werden kann.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Dorsten
Shelter
Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V.
Living with Ben
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
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Bringing Ben home

What you'll need for Ben in week one.

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  1. 01
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    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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    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    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
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Ben

What life with Ben looks like

Ben is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. in Dorsten.

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. 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 Ben, answered.

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