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Bobby

Chihuahua · Male

I'm Bobby, a fun and active little guy who's ready to hop into my new home. I'm a really playful and friendly little fellow who's always up for a good time. I'm currently in foster care and I'm practicing being alone, and I can already manage 2.5 hours. Of course, I'd like to keep training, because my behavior around other dogs could use some work - I tend to bark at them when I meet them. But I'm actually very friendly, I just don't know how to introduce myself properly. In my new home, I could imagine a quieter child who respects my boundaries and gives me my space. A confident second dog would also be a possibility, and we'd check if we get along before bringing them home. So, does my description appeal to you? Are you ready to have lots of great adventures with me? Then pick up the phone and arrange a meeting with me.

DE·Show original

Hallo Freunde, ich bin der lustige Bobby und würde nun doch gerne in mein neues Zuhause hüpfen. Ich bin ein wirklich witziger, aktiver, netter kleiner Kerl, der für jeden Spaß zu haben ist. Aktuell befinde ich mich auf einer Pflegestelle und übe dort ganz fleißig das Alleine bleiben, 2,5 Stunden schaffe ich auch schon. Natürlich möchte ich zukünftig weiter trainieren, bei Begegnungen mit anderen Hunden ist mein Auftreten nämlich noch ausbaufähig, denn treffe ich auf Vierbeiner werden diese erstmal verbellt. Eigentlich bin ich aber verträglich, weiß halt nur noch nicht, wie man sich vernünftig vorstellt. In meinem neuen Zuhause könnte ich mir durchaus auch ruhigere Kinder vorstellen, die meine Grenzen respektieren können und mir meine Ruhephasen lassen. Ein souveräner Zweithund wäre sicherlich auch denkbar, natürlich würden wir vorher schauen, ob die Chemie stimmt. Also, spricht Euch meine Beschreibung an und habt ihr Lust viele tolle Abenteuer gemeinsam mit mir zu erleben? Dann ran ans Telefon und sichert Euch ein Kennenlerntermin mit mir.

Size

Small

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Essen

Shelter

Tierheim Essen

Living with Bobby

✓Neutered
✓Good with kids

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Listed 3 weeks ago

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About Bobby

What life with Bobby looks like

Bobby is a small adult chihuahua dog waiting at Tierheim Essen in Essen.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bobby, answered.

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