How do I contact the shelter about Blue?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein Castrop-Rauxel e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Blue on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Blue if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein Castrop-Rauxel 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 Blue 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 Blue 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 Castrop-Rauxel e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Blue 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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Blue

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 13 years

Name: BLUE Breed: Australian-Shepherd-Mix Size/kg: (large) Born: 09.05.2013 Gender: female dog Spayed: yes Suitable for: Very dog-experienced, single placement Info-Tel./Termina spoken: We would like very dog-experienced people with standing, determination, and consistency for Blue. She must be handled with a muzzle around strangers. She is now gaining more trust with people much faster, although this is highly dependent on the person who leads her. You should enjoy moving around outside and provide mental stimulation as an i-dot for the smart girl. Children, cats, small animals, or other dogs are definitely not needed in her new home; Blue is convinced: "There can only be One!" And that applies a little bit in reverse, because Blue is very attached to her primary caregiver. She is unsure and mistrustful around strangers. For brenzlige...

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Name : BLUE Rasse : Australian-Shepherd-Mix Größe/ kg : (groß) Geboren : 09.05.2013 Geschlecht: Hündin Kastration : ja Geeignet für: Sehr Hundeerfahrene, Einzelhaltung Info-Tel./Termina bsprache: Für Blue wünschen wir uns sehr hundeerfahrene Menschen mit Standing, Durchsetzungsvermögen und Konsequenz. Fremden gegenüber muss sie mit Maulkorb gehändelt werden. Mittlerweile findet sie wesentlich schneller Vertrauen zu Menschen, was jedoch sehr von der Person abhängig ist, die sie führt. Sie sollten sich gerne draußen bewegen und als i-Tüpfelchen für geistige Beschäftigung für das schlaue Mädchen sorgen. Kinder, Katzen, Kleintiere oder andere Hunde braucht sie in ihrem neuen Zuhause definitiv nicht; Blue ist überzeugt: "Es kann nur Eine geben!" Und das gilt ein bisschen auch umgekehrt, denn Blue orientiert sich sehr an ihrer Bezugsperson. Fremden gegenüber ist sie unsicher und misstrauisch. Für brenzlige Si...

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Age

Senior · 13 years

Location

🇩🇪Castrop-Rauxel

Shelter

Tierschutzverein Castrop-Rauxel e.V.

Living with Blue

✓Spayed
✕Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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About Blue

What life with Blue looks like

Blue is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Castrop-Rauxel e.V. in Castrop-Rauxel.

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 Blue, answered.

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