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Boss

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Boss ist ein menschenbezogener und treuer Rüde, der die Nähe zu seinen Menschen sehr genießt. Er kam ins Tierheim, weil sein früherer Besitzer in eine andere Stadt zog und Boss nicht mitnehmen konnte. Zuvor lebte er bei einem Mann, der häufig Alkohol trank. Boss wich seinem Menschen nicht von der Seite. Wenn dieser stark betrunken war und nicht mehr nach Hause gehen konnte, legte sich Boss schützend neben ihn und ließ niemanden an ihn heran. Diese Geschichte zeigt, wie eng seine Bindung an seinen Menschen sein kann. Boss liebt es, mit Menschen zu spielen und einem Ball hinterherzulaufen. Er bewegt sich gerne draußen und läuft bereits gut an Leine und Geschirr. Dabei bringt er eine gesunde Portion Energie mit und freut sich über gemeinsame Aktivitäten. Für seine neuen Menschen sollte neben Bewegung auch eine liebevolle und klare Führung selbstverständlich sein. Sein langes, dichtes Fell benötigt regelmäßige Pflege. Gesundheitlich geht es Boss sehr gut, er ist fit und belastbar. Er ist bereit, sich eng an seine Menschen zu binden und ihnen ein treuer Begleiter zu sein. Für ihn wünschen wir uns ein Zuhause, in dem er dauerhaft dazugehören darf und seine Menschen viel Zeit mit ihm verbringen möchten. Vielleicht bist du der Mensch, der Boss die verlässliche Gemeinschaft schenkt, in der seine große Loyalität ein Zuhause fürs Leben finden darf.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Jessen (Elster)
Shelter
Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV
Living with Boss
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV · Jessen (Elster)Learn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Boss home

What you'll need for Boss in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    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 Boss

What life with Boss looks like

Boss is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV in Jessen (Elster).

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

Jessen (Elster), Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Boss, answered.

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