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Benno

Male

Benno ist ein kleiner Münsterländer, der es in sich hat. Er ist ein Hund für sehr erfahrene Halter, da er zum Beispiel Ressourcen sehr ernsthaft unter Zuhilfenahme seiner Zähne verteidigt. Mit Artgenossen ist er verträglich, aber auch hier kommuniziert er klar und deutlich seine Grenzen. Trotz seines Alters und dem Charme eines grimmigen Rentners, der nicht nur mit seinem Krückstock um sich schlägt, sondern für alle Fälle auch noch einen Baseballschläger dabei hat, hat er es verdient nochmal ein Zuhause zu finden. Bei seinen Bezugspersonen gibt es nämlich auch eine verschmuste, aufmerksame Version von Benno, der trotz seines Alters noch lange nicht zum alten Eisen gehört. Sondern sich noch über lange Spaziergänge, geistige Auslastung und die Partnerschaft mit einem Menschen freut. Benno ist ein kleiner Münsterländer, der es in sich hat. Er ist ein Hund für sehr erfahrene Halter, da er zum Beispiel Ressourcen sehr ernsthaft unter Zuhilfenahme seiner Zähne verteidigt. Mit Artgenossen ist er verträglich, aber auch hier kommuniziert er klar und deutlich seine Grenzen. Trotz seines Alters und dem Charme eines grimmigen Rentners, der nicht nur mit seinem Krückstock um sich schlägt, sondern für alle Fälle auch noch einen Baseballschläger dabei hat, hat er es verdient nochmal ein Zuhause zu finden. Bei seinen Bezugspersonen gibt es nämlich auch eine verschmuste, aufmerksame Version von Benno, der trotz seines Alters noch lange nicht zum alten Eisen gehört. Sondern sich noch über lange Spaziergänge, geistige Auslastung und die Partnerschaft mit einem Menschen freut.

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Witten
Shelter
Tierheim Witten
Living with Benno
  • ✕Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim Witten · Witten

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Benno home

What you'll need for Benno 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 Benno

What life with Benno looks like

Benno is a large adult dog waiting at Tierheim Witten in Witten.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Witten, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Benno, answered.

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