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Benny Paul

Mixed Breed · Male

Redhead Benny Paul is looking for a new home! Our beautiful male dog had to leave his family due to time constraints. The cheerful puppy likes all people, and with his fellow animals it's about mutual sympathy. However, everyone is greeted loudly, although not in a mean way - except cats, which he licks. The cuddly Redhead knows his basic commands, but attending a dog training class would be beneficial for this lovable dog. Benny can run freely, is not very motivated to hunt, and can be called back. He can be left alone, and he loves riding in cars. Unfortunately, the intelligent Benny was not sufficiently challenged and occupied. As a result, he now tries to test his limits, which also reveals his insecurity in certain situations. With consistent, loving guidance, Benny quickly becomes a great, affectionate companion. A home with an active, dog-experienced family, older children, and a house with a garden would be ideal. Fetching sticks and balls is his great passion, so some discretion is needed here.

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Rotschopf Benny Paul sucht neues Zuhause! Unser bildschöner Rüde musste aus Zeitgründen seine Familie verlassen. Der fröhliche Hundebub mag alle Menschen, bei seinen Artgenossen entscheidet die Sympathie. Allerdings wird jeder, zwar keineswegs böse, aber lautstark begrüßt – bis auf Katzen, die werden abgeschleckt. Der verschmuste Rotschopf kennt seine Grundkommandos, der Besuch einer Hundeschule wäre für den liebenswerten Hundemann jedoch von Vorteil. Benny kann frei laufen, ist jagdlich wenig motiviert und lässt sich abrufen. Alleine bleiben kann er, Auto fahren liebt er. Leider wurde der intelligente Benny zu wenig gefordert und ausgelastet. Dementsprechend versucht er nun seine Grenzen auszutesten, wobei auch seine Unsicherheit in manchen Situationen zum Vorschein kommt. Bei konsequenter, liebevoller Führung wird Benny schnell zu einem tollen, anhänglichen Gefährten. Ein Zuhause bei einer aktiven, Hunde-erfahrenen Familie, etwas größeren Kindern und ein Haus mit Garten wäre ideal. Stöckchen und Bälle holen sind seine allzu große Leidenschaft, hier muss ein gewisses Augenmaß gefunden werden.

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Lauf

Shelter

Tierhilfe Franken e.V.

Living with Benny Paul

✓Good with kids

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Listed 6 months ago

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About Benny Paul

What life with Benny Paul looks like

Benny Paul is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Franken e.V. in Lauf.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Benny Paul, answered.

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