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Benny

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

No, that's not a sheep! Beneath all the wool is a dog – our Benny! Benny is a very lovable, gentle, and friendly young dog. The handsome fellow was rescued from poor husbandry. He was so badly treated by his owner that he eventually developed a fear of him. Due to this experience, Benny unfortunately still has a fear of men, though he is slowly overcoming it. Despite this background, Benny is a cheerful young male dog who loves to roll in the grass, go for walks, and snuggle up next to his trusted people. When Benny leaves his comfort zone, he is initially shy and unsure. With a few cuddles and some patience, he quickly transforms into the fluffy, sweet teddy bear we all know and love. Benny is super friendly, playful, and gets along well with other dogs. Whether he could share his home with cats would need to be tested if there is interest.

DE·Show original

Nein, das ist kein Schaf! Unter der ganzen Wolle versteckt sich ein Hund – unser Benny! Benny ist ein ganz liebenswürdiger, sanfter und freundlicher Hundejunge. Der hübsche Kerl wurde aus schlechter Haltung gerettet. Er wurde von seinem Besitzer so schlecht behandelt, dass er schließlich große Angst vor ihm hatte. Aufgrund dieser Erfahrung hat Benny leider bis heute Angst vor Männern, die er jedoch langsam aber sicher immer mehr ablegt. Trotz dieser Vorgeschichte ist Benny ein fröhlicher junger Rüde, der es liebt, sich im Gras zu wälzen, Gassi zu gehen und sich neben seine Bezugspersonen zu setzen, um mit ihnen zu kuscheln. Wenn Benny seine Komfortzone verlässt, ist er zunächst schüchtern und unsicher. Mit ein paar Streicheleinheiten und etwas Geduld verwandelt er sich aber rasch in den flauschigen süßen Teddy, den wir kennen und lieben. Benny ist super freundlich, verspielt, gut gelaunt und verträglich mit anderen Hunden. Ob er sein Zuhause auch mit Katzen teilen könnte, müsste bei Interesse noch getestet werden.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Speyer
Shelter
Hundehilfe Portugal
Living with Benny
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
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Cared for by Hundehilfe Portugal · SpeyerLearn about Mixed Breed

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 medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hundehilfe Portugal in Speyer.

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.

🇩🇪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.

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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. Hundehilfe Portugal 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 — Hundehilfe Portugal 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 Hundehilfe Portugal 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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