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Benny

Male · Young · 3 years

Benny (approx. 35 kg) is still very much a child at heart. He’s a friendly dog who is thrilled about the world and new encounters, though he can sometimes react a bit overly enthusiastically. He gets along extremely well with female dogs and is always up for a little fun. On the leash, he generally walks nicely; however, many external stimuli and encounters with other dogs can still excite him greatly, occasionally leading to impulsive reactions. For Benny, we’d like to find a rather calm home in a rural setting—ideally with a garden. If there are children living in the household, they should already be stable and mature. A female dog as a second dog would be perfectly fine. With a male dog, it’s essential to test compatibility beforehand. If you’re interested, please get in touch with us by phone or email—be sure to include your phone number.

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Benny (ca. 35 kg) ist im Kopf noch ein echtes Kind. Er ist ein freundlicher Hund, der sich sehr über die Welt und neue Begegnungen freut, dabei aber manchmal etwas überschwänglich reagieren kann. Mit Hündinnen ist er sehr gut verträglich und immer für ein bisschen Spaß zu haben. An der Leine läuft er grundsätzlich gut, allerdings können ihn viele Außenreize sowie Hundebegegnungen noch stark aufregen, was gelegentlich zu impulsiven Reaktionen führt. Für Benny wünschen wir uns ein eher ruhiges Zuhause in ländlicher Umgebung, idealerweise mit einem Garten. Sollten Kinder im Haushalt leben, sollten diese bereits standfest sein. Eine Hündin als Zweithund wäre problemlos möglich. Bei einem Rüden müsste die Sympathie im Vorfeld unbedingt getestet werden. Bei Interesse meldet euch gerne telefonisch oder per E-Mail bei uns – bitte mit Angabe eurer Telefonnummer.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Düsseldorf
Shelter
Tierheim Düsseldorf
Living with Benny
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Düsseldorf · Düsseldorf

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Benny home

What you'll need for Benny 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 Benny

What life with Benny looks like

Benny is a large young adult dog waiting at Tierheim Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf.

An young 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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Düsseldorf, Germany browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Benny, answered.

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