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Bigby

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

adoption requirements adoption process Now request this animal! adoption requirements adoption process Now request this dog! Shepherd dog fans take note! The beautiful and most lovable Bigby came to the public shelter in Baia Mare with the dog catchers. They reported that the poor, old male dog was simply left by his owner at a river. Unfortunately, this fate befalls many old dogs, as they have served their purpose and are then simply discarded. This also happened to Bigby with his approximately 10 years of life experience. Our grandpa is about 65 cm tall. He is blind in his right eye, but this does not seem to bother him much. Typical of a shepherd dog, he has a black snout, nice standing ears, a black back, and otherwise beige, medium-length fur. He gets along well with other dogs. Currently, he shares a pen with a large female dog. Our humans are very attached to him; he loves our attention. Unfortunately, this comes up short in the loud, overcrowded, and cold shelter. Our old man suffers greatly under these conditions. Bigby is a loving, people-oriented male dog who walks well on a leash and pays attention to the person leading him. Apparently unimpressed by all the barking fellow animals in the kennels, he obediently let himself be led out. For a photo, he proudly showed us his "old man's man" and a sit. He constantly seeks contact. And he still has energy, showing himself to be happily interested and curious when taken out of the kennel for a short walk. It is likely that Bigby like most Romanian dogs has never lived in a house and does not know the rules like house cleanliness. But he wants to please the people and shows a very eager willingness to learn, which is why we assume he will quickly learn the 1x1 of house dogs. To support Bigby in his development into a family member, we recommend cooperation with a positively working dog training class. For Bigby, we wish loving and patient adopters who want to give the wonderful grandpa a dog bed and lots of attention. A foster home would also help him escape the summer heat and cold winters in the shelter. Ideally, his future family would already be familiar with the characteristics of a shepherd dog. He will be vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, and treated for fleas after a positive Bigby is vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, and treated for fleas. Additionally, he brings his EU pet passport. Has the beautiful Bigby caught your interest? Then contact us! Many thanks to dear Andreas R., who gave Bigby a name and thus an identity. As of 21.06.

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Vermittlungsvoraussetzungen Vermittlungsablauf Jetzt dieses Tier anfragen! Vermittlungsvoraussetzungen Vermittlungsablauf Jetzt diesen Hund anfragen! Schäferhundefans aufgepasst! Der schöne und überaus liebenswerte Bigby kam mit den Hundefängern in das öffentliche Shelter von Baia Mare. Diese berichteten, dass der arme, alte Rüde von seinem Besitzer an einem Fluss einfach zurückgelassen worden ist. Dieses Schicksal betrifft leider viele alte Hunde, denn sie haben ihren Dienst getan und werden dann einfach aussortiert. So widerfuhr es auch Bigby mit seinen ca. 10 Jahren Lebenserfahrung. Unser Opi ist ca. 65 cm groß. Er ist auf dem rechten Auge blind, dies scheint ihn jedoch nicht weiter zu beeinträchtigen. Schäferhundetypisch hat er eine schwarze Schnauze, schöne Stehohren, einen schwarzen Rücken und ansonsten beiges, mittellanges Fell. Er versteht sich gut mit anderen Hunden. Derzeit teilt er sich den Zwinger mit einer großen Hündin. Uns Menschen ist er nach wir vor sehr zugetan; Er liebt unsere Aufmerksamkeit. Diese kommt im lauten, überfüllten und kalten Shelter leider viel zu kurz. Darunter leidet unser alter Herr sehr. Bigby ist ein lieber, menschenbezogener Rüde, der gut an der Leine geht und auf den Menschen achtet, der ihn führt. Scheinbar unbeeindruckt von all den bellenden Artgenossen in den Kenneln, ließ er sich brav hinaus führen. Fürs Foto zeigte er uns gerne sein „Alt-Herren-Männchen“ und ein Sitz. Er sucht immer wieder Kontakt. Und er hat noch Energie, zeigte sich freudig-interessiert und neugierig, als er für einen kurzen Spaziergang aus dem Kennel geholt wurde. Vermutlich hat Bigby wie die meisten rumänischen Hunde noch nie in einem Haus gelebt und kennt die dortigen Regeln wie Stubenreinheit nicht. Doch er möchte den Menschen gefallen und zeigt sich sehr lernwillig, weshalb wir davon ausgehen, dass er das 1x 1 der Haushunde schnell lernen wird. Um Bigby in seiner Entwicklung zum Familienmitglied zu unterstützen, empfehlen wir die Zusammenarbeit mit einer positiv arbeitenden Hundeschule. Für Bigby wünschen wir uns liebevolle und geduldige Adoptanten, die dem tollen Opi ein eigenes Körbchen und viel Aufmerksamkeit schenken wollen. Auch eine Pflegestelle würde ihm helfen der Sommerhitze und den kalten Wintern im Shelter zu entkommen. Ideal wäre es, wenn seine zukünftige Familie sich bereits mit den Eigenschaften eines Schäferhundes beschäftigt hat. Er wird nach einer positiven Vorkontrolle auf einen Gnadenplatz vermittelt. Bigby ist geimpft, gechipt, entwurmt und entfloht. Zusätzlich bringt er seinen EU-Heimtierausweis mit. Hat der schöne Bigby dein Interesse geweckt? Dann melde dich gerne bei uns! Vielen Dank lieber Andreas R., du hast Bigby einen Namen und somit eine Identität geschenkt. Stand 21.06.2024

Size
Extra large
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪München
Shelter
Ein Herz für Streuner e.V.
Living with Bigby
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Bigby home

What you'll need for Bigby in week one.

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  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
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    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 Bigby

What life with Bigby looks like

Bigby is a extra-large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Ein Herz für Streuner e.V. in München.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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 Bigby, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bigby?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Ein Herz für Streuner e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bigby on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bigby if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Ein Herz für Streuner 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Bigby 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 Bigby 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 Ein Herz für Streuner e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bigby 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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