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Bilbo

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 4 months

Balanced gentleman Bilbo is a beautiful senior dog. As a puppy, he was adopted from an animal shelter and was able to live in a home for eight years. Now, his owners have decided to move abroad—and leave Bilbo behind. Bilbo gets along just as well with people as he does with other dogs, at least those of a larger size. He’s friendly, polite, well-balanced, and perfectly socialized. His previous owners clearly took good care of him, which is why life in the shelter is particularly difficult for him. Unfortunately, older dogs often face challenges when it comes to...

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ausgeglichener Gentleman Bilbo ist ein wunderschöner, Senior. Als Welpe wurde er aus einem Tierheim adoptiert und durfte acht Jahre lang in einem Zuhause leben. Nun haben sich seine Besitzer entschieden, ins Ausland zu ziehen – und Bilbo zurückzulassen. Bilbo versteht sich mit Menschen ebenso gut wie mit anderen zumindest grösseren Hunden. Er ist freundlich, höflich, ausgeglichen und bestens sozialisiert. Seine früheren Besitzer haben sich offensichtlich gut um ihn gekümmert, weshalb ihm das Leben im Tierheim besonders schwerfällt. Leider haben es ältere Hunde bei der

Size
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutz Kinzig-Main e.V. (Tierheim Gelnhausen)
Cared for by Tierschutz Kinzig-Main e.V. (Tierheim Gelnhausen) · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Bilbo home

What you'll need for Bilbo 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 Bilbo

What life with Bilbo looks like

Bilbo is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutz Kinzig-Main e.V. (Tierheim Gelnhausen) in Germany.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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 Bilbo, answered.

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