How do I contact the shelter about Benno?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg 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 Berlin Falkenberg 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 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 Berlin Falkenberg 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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Benno

Jack Russell Terrier · Male · Young · 3 years

I am Benno, a little but demanding boy looking for a dog-experienced home. That’s me: In my previous home, I unfortunately started biting at some point. Trust between us was then lost, and I ended up in the animal shelter. But here, I’m already in training and making progress. Generally, I’m unsure about touch, for example, when putting on my harness. That’s being practiced with me here, requiring a lot of sensitivity and experience. I do know basic commands, am person-oriented, house-trained, and can also be led past other dogs calmly. Whether I can also spend a few hours alone would need to be tested and, if necessary, patiently trained. I wish for an experienced home that gives me the necessary security and can also deal with situations where I’m unsure. My home should be in a quiet location, and there should be no children in the household. And several visits to the animal shelter for getting to know each other will be necessary. Do you find exactly the right home for me?

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Ich bin Benno ein kleiner, aber anspruchsvoller Kerl auf der Suche nach einem hundeerfahrenen Zuhause. Das bin ich: In meinem vorherigen Zuhause habe ich leider irgendwann angefangen zu beißen. Das Vertrauen zwischen uns war dann dahin und ich kam ins Tierheim. Hier bin ich aber schon im Training und mache Fortschritte. Generell bin ich anfangs unsicher bei Berührungen, zum Beispiel beim Geschirr-Anziehen. Das wird hier mit mir geübt. Da ist viel Fingerspitzengefühl und Erfahrung gefragt. Die Grundkommandos beherrsche ich, bin personenbezogen, stubenrein und lasse mich auch an anderen Hunden ruhig vorbeiführen. Ob ich auch mal ein paar Stunden allein bleiben kann, müsste getestet und gegebenenfalls geduldig geübt werden. Ich wünsche mir ein erfahrenes Zuhause, das mir die nötige Sicherheit gibt und auch mit Situationen umgehen kann, in denen ich unsicher bin. Mein Zuhause sollte ruhig gelegen sein, Kinder sollten nicht im Haushalt leben. Und es werden mehrere Besuche zum Kennenlernen im Tierheim nötig sein. Finde ich bei dir genau das richtige Zuhause?

Size

Small

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Berlin

Shelter

Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg

Living with Benno

✓House-trained
✓Good with dogs
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

Cared for by Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg · Berlin Learn about Jack Russell Terrier →

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Benno home

What you'll need for Benno in week one.

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About Benno

What life with Benno looks like

Benno is a small young adult jack russell terrier dog waiting at Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg in Berlin.

An young 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.

Note from the shelter: History of biting behavior, requires experienced handling and multiple meet-and-greet visits

🇩🇪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.

Berlin, 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 Berlin Falkenberg 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 Berlin Falkenberg 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 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 Berlin Falkenberg 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.