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Adopt Billy

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

Ref. No.: r-korfu-billy-m-0126 January 2026: Billy and Benjamin come from the nearby town of Lefkimmi and were taken in by the animal shelter for their own safety. Their owner passed away, and the two were then more or less left to fend for themselves. Billy is currently still quite reserved, but with a bit of patience and some treats, he will surely start to open up. Billy is estimated to be 8-9 years old and measures about 60cm tall, weighing around 22.5kg. We so wish that he could finally experience the love of a family and the warmth of a cozy bed. All dogs are vaccinated, microchipped, and have an EU pet passport.

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I-Nr.: r-korfu-billy-m-0126 Januar 2026: Billy und Benjamin kommen aus dem nahegelegenen Ort Lefkimmi und wurden zu ihrer eigenen Sicherheit im Tierheim aufgenommen. Ihr Besitzer ist verstorben und die 2 waren dann mehr oder weniger auf sich selbst gestellt. Billy ist aktuell noch zurückhaltend, mit ein wenig Geduld und Leckerchen taut er jedoch sicherlich langsam auf. Billy ist geschätzt 8-9 Jahre alt und misst ca. 60cm bei etwa 22,5kg Gewicht. Wir würden es ihm so sehr wünschen, dass er endlich die Liebe einer eigenen Familie und die Wärme eines kuscheligen Körbchens erfahren darf. Alle Hunde sind erstgeimpft, gechipt und haben einen EU-Heimtierausweis. 20260108 05 Billy Januar 2026 20260108 04 Billy Januar 2026 20260108 03 Billy Januar 2026 20260108 02 Billy Januar 2026 20260108 01 Billy Januar 2026

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Ratingen
Shelter
Tierhilfe Korfu e.V.
Living with Billy
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Billy home

What you'll need for Billy 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 Billy

What life with Billy looks like

Billy is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Korfu e.V. in Ratingen.

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 Billy, answered.

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