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Blacky

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

Breed: mixed breed Gender: male Birthdate: 11/2017 Size: large Blacky lived as a puppy with a family in Romania, who released him when he grew too big. After that, he spent about a year living outside a house, where he was regularly fed, but was not accepted into the household because of the already existing three large dogs—these dogs did not accept another dog in the home. The large male dog was medically cared for by dedicated animal advocates before he came to us at the animal shelter on 09.11.2019. Blacky is a confident, active male dog who often doesn't know where to channel his energy. When with his trusted people, he enjoys the closeness and affection when he comes to rest. He demands cuddles and treats and reacts unhappily if not immediately attended to or noticed. Toward strangers, Blacky is initially skeptical and adapts well to his people and his space. When it comes to food, he has no sense of humor; he does not share and defends it against fellow animals. The now 8-year-old male dog likes to go for walks and pulls on the leash—especially when wild animals are in sight. He has a prey drive that we still need to work on with him. Blacky needs clear structures and rules to orient himself by, as otherwise, he takes the initiative and makes his own decisions. For him, we are looking for dog-experienced people who will lovingly but consistently train him and physically and mentally challenge him. This animal was abandoned.

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Rasse: Mischling Geschlecht: männlich Geburtsdatum: 11/2017 Größe: großBlacky lebte als Welpe bei einer Familie in Rumänien, die ihn als er zu groß wurde einfach ausgesetzt hat. Danach verbrachte er etwa ein Jahr. lang vor einem Haus, wo er regelmäßig gefüttert, aber wegen der bereits vorhandenen drei großen Hunde nicht aufgenommen werden konnte – diese akzeptierten keinen weiteren Hund im Haushalt. Der große Rüde wurde von engagierten Tierschützern medizinisch versorgt bevor er am 09.11.2019 zu uns ins Tierheim kam. Blacky ist ein selbstbewusster, aktiver Rüde, der oft gar nicht weiß, wo er mit seiner Energie hin soll. Bei seinen Bezugspersonen genießt er die Nähe und Zuwendung, wenn er zur Ruhe kommt. Streicheleinheiten und Leckerlis fordert er ein und reagiert ungehalten wenn er nicht gleich beachtet oder bedacht wird. Fremden gegenüber ist Blacky zunächst skeptisch und passt gut auf seine Menschen und seinen Auslauf auf. Bei Futter kennt er keinen Spaß, das teilt er nicht und verteidigt es gegenüber Artgenossen. Der inzwischen 8 Jahre alte Rüde geht gerne spazieren und zieht an der Leine – besonders wenn Wild in Sicht ist. Er hat einen Jagdtrieb an dem man weiterhin mit ihm arbeiten muss. Blacky braucht klare Strukturen und Regeln an denen er sich orientieren kann, da er sonst die Initiative ergreift und selbst entscheidet. Für ihn suchen wir hundeerfahrene Menschen, die ihn liebevoll aber konsequent erziehen und ihn körperlich und kopfmäßig auslasten.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Heilbronn
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Heilbronn
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Heilbronn · HeilbronnLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Blacky home

What you'll need for Blacky 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
    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 Blacky

What life with Blacky looks like

Blacky is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Heilbronn in Heilbronn.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Blacky, answered.

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