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Benni

Male · Adult · 7 years

Our handsome black boy, Benni, was surrendered to our animal shelter in 2023 because his owner could no longer care for him due to health reasons. Because of severe matting, we had to give Benni a summer haircut—which he now wears with pride. Benni is a Caucasian Shepherd mix. Anyone interested in adopting Benni should definitely have prior experience with dogs. Benni doesn't know any commands and likes to test his boundaries from time to time. Long, leisurely walks are essential for Benni, as that's where he relaxes and enjoys spending quality time with his human. We still need to work on his interactions with other dogs, as he can become quite reactive in those situations and, in rare cases, even displays an overreaction. However, his threshold for irritation during these encounters has already become lower. Benni is an eager-to-learn dog who truly wants to keep on improving. He doesn't particularly enjoy being rewarded with treats—instead, he much prefers receiving lots of cuddles and affection in return. So far, Benni has only ever been kept outdoors. We’d love for him to find a home with family ties. A yard or garden attached to the house would be perfect, allowing him to move around freely.

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Unser schwarzer Schönling Benni wurde bei uns 2023 im Tierheim abgegeben, da sich der Halter aus gesundheitlichen Gründen nicht mehr um ihn kümmern konnte. Aufgrund von Verfilzungen mussten wir dem Benni eine Sommerfrisur verpassen, welche er aber mit Stolz trägt. Benni ist ein Kaukasen-Mix. Wer sich für unseren Benni interessiert, sollte unbedingt Hundeerfahrung besitzen. Benni kennt keinerlei Kommandos und testet auch gerne mal seine Grenzen aus. Ausgiebige Spaziergänge sind für Benni ein Muss, denn dort entspannt er und genießt die Zeit mit seinem Menschen. An Hundebegegnungen muss man mit ihm noch arbeiten, denn dort reagiert er noch stark und zeigt in seltenen Fällen dann auch mal eine Übersprungshandlung. Seine Reizschwelle bei diesen Begegnungen ist aber schon kleiner geworden. Benni ist ein gelehriger Hund, der auch wirklich viel dazulernen möchte. Belohnungen mit Leckerchen findet er nicht ganz so toll – viel lieber möchte er dafür dann Streicheleinheiten bekommen. Benni kennt bisher nur die Haltung draußen. Wir wünschen uns für ihn ein Zuhause mit Familienanschluss. Ein Hof oder Garten am Haus fände er super, damit er sich frei bewegen kann.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Stendal
Shelter
Tierheim Stendal
Cared for by Tierheim Stendal · Stendal

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Benni home

What you'll need for Benni in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Benni

What life with Benni looks like

Benni is a small adult dog waiting at Tierheim Stendal in Stendal.

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.

Stendal, Germany browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Benni, answered.

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