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Bob

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 10 months

The young male dog was found roaming the streets together with his mother Dora and two brothers (Dick and Miele). At first, the whole family was very shy, and it took several days before they could be caught and brought to safety. At the shelter, all of them showed from the very beginning that they are completely uncomplicated around other dogs, but very reserved when it comes to people. Bob is not a dog who will greet his new owner right away with a wagging tail. He needs time, one must have the necessary patience and show him how wonderful a dog's life can be. Once he has gained trust, he also enjoys being with his people very much. Prospective adopters with the necessary experience, time, and patience should therefore get in touch for him. It would also be welcome if a dog already lived in his new home, which could make settling in a little easier for him. Bob enjoys exercise. He is still so young and should not have to live in a shelter any longer.

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Der junge Rüde wurde zusammen mit seiner Mutter Dora und zwei Brüdern (Dick und Miele) streunend aufgefunden. Die ganze Familie war anfangs sehr scheu und es dauerte einige Tage, bis sie eingefangen und in Sicherheit gebracht werden konnten. Im Tierheim zeigten sich alle von Anfang an als völlig unproblematisch im Umgang mit anderen Hunden, jedoch sehr zurückhaltend im Bezug auf Menschen. Bob ist kein Hund, der seinen neuen Besitzer sofort schwanzwedelnd begrüßen wird. Er braucht Zeit, man muss die nötige Geduld aufbringen und ihm zeigen, wie schön so ein Hundeleben doch sein kann. Hat er erst einmal Vertrauen gefasst, dann genießt er es auch sehr bei seinen Menschen zu sein. Für ihn sollten sich also Interessenten mit der nötigen Erfahrung, Zeit und Geduld melden. Gerne könnte auch in seinem neuen Zuhause bereits ein Hund leben, der ihm den Einstieg etwas erleichtert. Bob hat Freude an Bewegung, er ist noch so jung und sollte nicht länger in einem Tierheim leben müssen.

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Age

Puppy · 10 months

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Rifugio Canalba e.V.

Living with Bob

✕Neutered

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About Bob

What life with Bob looks like

Bob is a puppy mixed breed dog waiting at Rifugio Canalba e.V. in Germany.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bob, answered.

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