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Blacky

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

Date of Birth: 05.07.2014 Gender: male Since in animal shelter: July 2022 Our Blacky has a dynamic past. For many years, he lived in a Romanian shelter where he barely had the chance to experience human closeness. After a long time in the shelter, he finally came to us – a big change for a dog who had trusted humans very little until then. Blacky is an insecure and skeptical dog who needs time to get to know new people and situations. He prefers to observe from a safe distance before opening up. However, he can be quickly convinced with treats – that’s his way of building trust. Blacky is not yet a cuddly dog, but he comes to the people he knows and accepts with his own reserved nature. With patience, empathy, and understanding, he shows that a loving character lies within him, simply needing to learn that people have good intentions. Blacky gets along well with other dogs, living happily in a pack. However, on the leash, he tends to bully other dogs – this is likely his way of hiding his insecurity. With some training, patience, and a confident lead, this behavior can certainly be improved. For Blacky, we are looking for a quiet home with dog-experienced people who do not have high expectations but give him time to settle in at his own pace. A securely fenced garden and a quiet environment would be ideal, allowing him to build trust and security. Blacky is not a dog for everyone – but for someone with a heart, patience, and understanding, he can become a very special companion. Patrons:

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Geburtsdatum: 05.07.2014 Geschlecht: männlich Im Tierheim seit: Juli 2022 Unser Blacky hat eine bewegte Vergangenheit hinter sich. Viele Jahre lebte er in einem rumänischen Shelter, wo er kaum menschliche Nähe kennenlernen durfte. Nach dieser langen Zeit im Shelter kam er schließlich zu uns ins Tierheim – eine große Umstellung für einen Hund, der bisher nur wenig Vertrauen in Menschen fassen konnte. Blacky ist ein eher unsicherer und skeptischer Hund, der Zeit braucht, um neue Menschen und Situationen kennenzulernen. Er beobachtet lieber erst einmal aus sicherer Entfernung, bevor er sich öffnet. Mit Leckerlis lässt er sich jedoch schnell überzeugen – das ist sein Weg, langsam Vertrauen zu fassen. Ein Kuschelhund ist Blacky (noch) nicht, doch zu den Menschen, die er kennt und akzeptiert, kommt er gerne und sucht ihre Nähe auf seine eigene, zurückhaltende Art. Mit Geduld, Einfühlungsvermögen und Verständnis zeigt er, dass in ihm ein liebevoller Charakter steckt, der einfach noch lernen muss, dass Menschen es gut mit ihm meinen. Mit anderen Hunden zeigt sich Blacky verträglich, lebt also gut im Rudel. An der Leine neigt er jedoch dazu, andere Hunde anzupöbeln – das ist wohl sein Weg, Unsicherheit zu überspielen. Mit etwas Training, Geduld und einer souveränen Führung lässt sich auch dieses Verhalten sicher verbessern. Für Blacky suchen wir ein ruhiges Zuhause bei hundeerfahrenen Menschen, die keine Erwartungen an ihn stellen, sondern ihm Zeit geben, in seinem eigenen Tempo anzukommen. Ein sicher eingezäunter Garten und ein ruhiges Umfeld wären ideal, damit er Vertrauen und Sicherheit aufbauen kann. Blacky ist kein Hund für jedermann – aber für jemanden mit Herz, Geduld und Verständnis kann er zu einem ganz besonderen Begleiter werden. Paten: Renate Düpmann ♣ Brigitte Graf ♣ Heike Lesch

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Pfungstadt
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Pfungstadt und Umgebung e.V
Living with Blacky
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  • Good with dogs
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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
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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
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    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
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    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 Pfungstadt und Umgebung e.V in Pfungstadt.

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 Pfungstadt und Umgebung e.V 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 Pfungstadt und Umgebung 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 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 Pfungstadt und Umgebung e.V 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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