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Benno

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Benno (born 04/2021) was able to leave on 14.02.2025, ready for his own home. He once arrived emaciated from the Public Shelter Husi to Campurelu. Today he is a strong, joyful male dog who immediately delights with his open and cheerful nature. Benno is friendly, open, and very people-oriented. He enjoys being petted at length, wants to please, loves to learn, and takes his cues strongly from his humans. He loves walks and already walks well on the leash. He is also house-trained. After his departure, it was discovered that Benno is blind – presumably from birth. He handles it remarkably naturally himself, which is why it was never noticed in Romania. For him, this does not limit his joy of life, but it does mean a special responsibility for his humans. A calm, safe environment is important. Apartment living is just as possible as a house with a well-secured property, since fences pose no obstacle for Benno. He wants to stay close to his humans and needs their guidance. We see Benno more as a single prince. We are looking for a family that will give him their heart despite – or precisely because of – his blindness, and give him security, structure, and closeness. Benno brings the best prerequisites to become a loyal and close companion. Benno is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and will be placed with a protection contract after a positive pre-screening.

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Benno (geb. 04/2021) durfte am 14.02.2025 ausreisen und so bereit für sein eigenes Zuhause. Einst kam er ausgemergelt aus dem Public Shelter Husi nach Campurelu. Heute ist er ein kräftiger, lebensfroher Rüde, der mit seiner offenen und fröhlichen Art sofort begeistert.Benno ist freundlich, aufgeschlossen und sehr menschenbezogen. Er genießt Streicheleinheiten ausgiebig, möchte gefallen, ist lernfreudig und orientiert sich stark an seinen Menschen. Spaziergänge mag er sehr und läuft bereits gut an der Leine. Zudem ist er stubenrein.Nach seiner Ausreise wurde festgestellt, dass Benno blind ist – vermutlich bereits von Geburt an. Er selbst geht erstaunlich selbstverständlich damit um, weshalb es uns in Rumänien nie aufgefallen war. Für ihn bedeutet das keine Einschränkung seiner Lebensfreude, wohl aber besondere Verantwortung für seine Menschen. Eine ruhige, sichere Umgebung ist wichtig. Wohnungshaltung ist ebenso möglich wie ein Haus mit gut gesichertem Grundstück, denn Zäune stellen für Benno kein Hindernis dar. Er möchte eng bei seinen Menschen sein und braucht deren Orientierung.Wir sehen Benno eher als Einzelprinzen. Gesucht wird eine Familie, die ihm trotz – oder gerade wegen – seiner Blindheit ihr Herz schenkt und ihm Sicherheit, Struktur und Nähe gibt.Benno bringt beste Voraussetzungen mit, ein treuer und enger Begleiter zu werden.Benno ist kastriert, geimpft, gechippt und wird nach positiver Vorkontrolle mit einem Schutzvertrag vermittelt.

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Vierbeiner in Not e.V.

Living with Benno

✓House-trained
✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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About Benno

What life with Benno looks like

Benno is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Vierbeiner in Not e.V. in Germany.

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

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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. Vierbeiner in Not e.V. 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 — Vierbeiner in Not 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. 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 Vierbeiner in Not e.V. 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.