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Boston

Mixed Breed · Female

Compatibility with others: Gets along well with female dogs, male dogs are generally friendly (overall, they get along well); cats: Not known, can be tested. Current location: animal shelter Sokolka (Poland) Boston lived with older people who were overwhelmed by him. They dropped him off at the animal shelter. He is a young, temperamental, and active male dog who likes to be kept busy. He loves long, extended walks, goes well on a leash, is full of energy, curious, and very lively. Ideal for active owners. In any case, he should still be trained. He can be quite a handful, but he is always very loving and people-oriented. In quiet moments, he can enjoy lengthy cuddle sessions.

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Verträglichkeit: Mit Hündinnen gut verträglich, Rüden nach Sympathie (im Großen und Ganzen verträglich); Katzen: Nicht bekannt, kann getestet werden. Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim Sokolka (Polen) Boston lebte bei älteren Leuten, die überfordert waren mit ihm. Sie gaben ihn im Tierheim ab. Er ist ein junger, temperamentvoller und aktiver Rüde, der gerne beschäftigt werden möchte. Er liebt lange, ausgedehnte Spaziergänge, geht schon gut an der Leine, ist voller Tatendrang, neugierig und sehr lebhaft. Ideal für aktive Halter. In jedem Fall sollte er noch erzogen werden. Er kann ein ganz schöner Schlingel sein. Ist trotzdem dabei immer sehr lieb und menschenbezogen. In ruhigen Momenten kann er durchaus ausgiebige Kuscheleinheiten genießen.

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Leichlingen

Shelter

Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Boston home

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About Boston

What life with Boston looks like

Boston is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. in Leichlingen.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Boston, answered.

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