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Blacky

Male · Adult · 8 years

Blacky was brought to us by the Veterinary Office after being kept in poor conditions. In his first year of life he unfortunately experienced very little that was positive, and he now has to learn, step by step, that people can be trusted. For this he needs a loving, patient, and competent home with experienced dog owners – without children, but ideally with a confident dog by his side. Blacky is an active, curious, and eager-to-learn male. For him we are hoping for people who enjoy challenging him both physically and mentally – for example through dog sports or mantrailing. At the same time, he needs clear, confident leadership, as he can be somewhat dominant in his interactions. In the beginning, Blacky needs time, and you should not touch him right away. Once he has gained trust, he becomes more approachable and bonds closely with his primary caregiver. He feels most comfortable in a fixed one-on-one relationship – which is why he would be ideal for a single person who would like to devote all of their attention to him. For safety, Blacky wears a muzzle when outside, to which he is accustomed. He loves walks, although he can sometimes be stubborn and unwilling – especially in the rain. Accompanied by selected dogs, he becomes much more motivated to walk along, as he very much enjoys going on walks together with certain fellow dogs. For Blacky we are looking for experienced people who bring patience and empathy, who lead him with confidence, and who show him how beautiful life can be. Whoever wins his trust will gain an active and exciting companion with whom you can experience a great deal together.

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Blacky kam über das Veterinäramt aus schlechter Haltung zu uns. In seinem ersten Lebensjahr hat er leider nicht viel Positives erlebt und muss nun Schritt für Schritt lernen, dass man Menschen vertrauen kann. Dafür braucht er ein liebevolles, geduldiges und kompetentes Zuhause bei hundeerfahrenen Menschen – ohne Kinder, aber gerne mit einem souveränen Hund an seiner Seite.Blacky ist ein aktiver, neugieriger und lernfreudiger Rüde. Für ihn wünschen wir uns Menschen, die Freude daran haben, ihn körperlich und geistig zu fordern – etwa im Hundesport oder beim Mantrailing. Zugleich braucht er eine klare, souveräne Führung, da er im Umgang eher dominant sein kann.Am Anfang sollte man Blacky Zeit lassen und ihn nicht direkt anfassen. Hat er erst Vertrauen gefasst, zeigt er sich zugänglicher und bindet sich eng an seine Bezugsperson. Besonders wohl fühlt er sich in einer festen 1-zu-1-Beziehung – deshalb wäre er ideal für einen alleinstehenden Menschen, der gerne seine ganze Aufmerksamkeit in ihn investieren möchte. Zur Sicherheit trägt Blacky draußen einen Maulkorb, an den er gewöhnt ist. Spaziergänge liebt er, auch wenn er manchmal stur sein kann und keine Lust hat – vor allem bei Regen. In Begleitung ausgewählter Hunde läuft er dann gleich viel motivierter mit, denn mit bestimmten Artgenossen geht er sehr gerne gemeinsam spazieren.Für Blacky suchen wir erfahrene Menschen, die Geduld und Einfühlungsvermögen mitbringen, ihn souverän führen und ihm zeigen, wie schön das Leben sein kann. Wer sein Vertrauen gewinnt, bekommt einen aktiven und spannenden Begleiter, mit dem man gemeinsam viel erleben kann.

Size
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Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Leverkusen
Shelter
Tierschutz Leverkusen e.V.
Living with Blacky
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutz Leverkusen e.V. · Leverkusen

Listed 1 month ago

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

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Blacky

What life with Blacky looks like

Blacky is an adult dog waiting at Tierschutz Leverkusen e.V. in Leverkusen.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Leverkusen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

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. Tierschutz Leverkusen 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 — Tierschutz Leverkusen 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 Tierschutz Leverkusen 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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