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Mixed Breed · Male

Bill. Breed: Mix. Gender: male. Age: *11/15/2021. Housing: no information. Identifier: T26-0218. Bill came to us with his brother Ted. He is a calm, friendly male dog who seeks closeness with humans. Bill is looking for a relaxed, quiet home. Children are generally not a problem. Here, he now runs well with the dog group but does not let anyone take advantage of him. In some situations, he shows insecurity. Here he needs people who can guide him through this. Emergency animal: No. Found animal: No. Mediated:

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Bill. Rasse: Mix. Geschlecht: männlichAlter: *15.11.2021Haltung: keine AngabenKennung: T26-0218Bill kam mit seinem Bruder Ted zu uns.Er ist ein ruhiger, freundlicher Rüde, der die Nähe zum Menschen sucht.Bill sucht ein entspanntes, ruhiges Zuhause.Kinder sind grundsätzlich kein Problem.Bei uns läuft er mittlerweile gut in der Hundegruppe mit, lässt sich aber nicht die Butter vom Brot nehmen.In manchen Situationen zeigt er sich unsicher. Hier benötigt er Menschen, die ihn dadurch begleiten können.Notfalltier: NeinFundtier: NeinVermittelt: Neinzurück

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Geldern
Shelter
Tierheim Geldern
Living with Bill
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Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Bill home

What you'll need for Bill 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 Bill

What life with Bill looks like

Bill is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Geldern in Geldern.

An 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 Bill, answered.

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