Not confirmed since October 17, 2026

Ben

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

verträglich, freundlich Ben ist schon ein älterer Herr - umso wichtiger war es uns, ihn noch vor dem Winter zu uns zu holen, damit er es warm und gemütlich hat. Ein eigenes Zuhause wäre natürlich noch viel schöner für Ben, denn auch wenn die Zwinger beheizt sind - es ist natürlich nichts gegen ein eigenes Körbchen und ein liebevolles Zuhause. Ben liebt es, bei uns in den Ausläufen in der Sonne zu liegen oder einfach im Gras und sich den Wind um die Nase wehen zu lassen. Er geht super gern spazieren und man merkt wieder, welche Vorteile so ein relaxter älterer Hund doch mit sich bringt. Uns Menschen gegenüber ist er aufgeschlossen aber nicht aufdringlich. Mit anderen Hunden zeigt er sich bislang problemlos verträglich, aber natürlich spielt er jetzt nicht großartig. Für Ben suchen wir ein ruhiges Zuhause, bei netten Menschen, die gerne noch spazieren gehen, aber keine Joggingrunden mehr mit ihrem Hund brauchen. Ob Ben Katzen kennt oder mag können wir leider nicht testen.

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇩🇪Essen

Shelter

4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt

Living with Ben

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

Cared for by 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt · Essen Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Ben home

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About Ben

What life with Ben looks like

Ben is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt in Essen.

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

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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. 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt 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 — 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt 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 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 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt 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.