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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 15 years

Notfall BILLY (15) – who has a place for the beloved senior? Billy searches for a new dog bed full of love. Billy is a very special dog. Nine years ago, he was allowed to join the animal welfare into his former home and has since led a loving and protected life. Unfortunately, his people can no longer take care of him as he deserves due to their age. Therefore, we are sadly searching for a new home for him. Billy was born on 10.04.2011, is neutered, and weighs about 13-14 kg. He is a friendly, social, and uncomplicated dog who gets along well with other dogs and is not immediately open to people but very friendly. He dislikes cats. For his age, Billy is surprisingly fit. He has a mild arthrosis only in his left hind leg, which hardly causes him any problems in everyday life. Occasionally, every six months or so, he starts to limp a bit. Then he gets the medication Onsior (20mg) for a few days, and that puts everything back in order for a longer period. Billy had the last nine years a wonderful home full of love, security, and care. Therefore, we wish for him to meet people with hearts who would like to give him a beautiful old age. He no longer needs big adventures – a cozy dog bed, loving cuddles, small walks, and the feeling of belonging would make him happy. Billy is a real treasure: loving, cuddly, social, and grateful for every attention. He has no special requirements but simply wishes for a home where he is loved again. Who gives this wonderful senior another place in the heart and on the sofa? He currently lives in Room Bensheim. Some symptoms here are age-related.

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Notfall BILLY (15) – wer hat einen Platz für den lieben Senior? Billy sucht ein neues Körbchen voller Liebe Billy ist ein ganz besonderer Hund. Vor neun Jahren durfte er über den Tierschutz in sein damaliges Zuhause ziehen und hat seitdem ein liebevolles und behütetes Leben geführt. Leider können sich seine Menschen altersbedingt nicht mehr so um ihn kümmern, wie er es verdient. Deshalb suchen wir für ihn schweren Herzens ein neues Zuhause. Billy wurde am 10.04.2011 geboren, ist kastriert und wiegt etwa 13-14 kg. Er ist ein freundlicher, sozialer und unkomplizierter Hund, der sich gut mit anderen Hunden versteht und Menschen gegenüber nicht gleich aufgeschlossen aber sehr freundlich ist. Katzen mag er leider überhaupt nicht. Für sein Alter ist Billy noch erstaunlich fit. Er hat eine leichte Arthrose aber nur am linken Hinterbeinchen, die ihm im Alltag kaum Probleme bereitet. Nur gelegentlich , etwas alle sechs Monate fängt er etwas an zu humpeln. Dann bekommt er für wenige Tage das Medikament Onsior (20mg), und damit ist für längere Zeit wieder alles in Ordnung. Billy hatte die letzten neun Jahre ein wunderbares Zuhause voller Liebe, Geborgenheit und Fürsorge. Deshalb wünschen wir uns für ihn erneut Menschen, die ihm mit Herz begegnen und ihm einen schönen Lebensabend schenken möchten. Er braucht keine großen Abenteuer mehr- ein gemütliches Körbchen, liebevolle Streicheleinheiten, kleine Spaziergänge und das Gefühl dazuzugehören würden ihn glücklich machen. Billy ist ein echter Schatz: lieb, verschmust, sozial verträglich und dankbar für jede Aufmerksamkeit. Er hat keine besonderen Ansprüche, sondern wünscht sich einfach wieder ein Zuhause, in dem er geliebt wird. Wer schenkt diesem wundervollen Senior noch einmal einen Platz im Herzen und auf dem Sofa? Er lebt aktuell in Raum Bensheim. Meldet Euch unter oder schreibt uns eine Mail an

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 15 years
Location
🇩🇪Wald-Michelbach
Shelter
Tierschutzinitiative Odenwald
Living with BILLY
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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
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About BILLY

What life with BILLY looks like

BILLY is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzinitiative Odenwald in Wald-Michelbach.

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 BILLY, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about BILLY?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzinitiative Odenwald 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 — Tierschutzinitiative Odenwald 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 Tierschutzinitiative Odenwald 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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