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Adopt Bowie

Male · Senior · 9 years

Is there someone out there, someone special, who is in love? Here is Bowie. A medium-sized bulldog mix with a crippled leg, healed disc herniation and the typical bull dog stubbornness... A muzzle-wearer, because Bowie has learned - "Before you do something to me, I'll do something to you". Bowie loves being with his human. He loves going for walks, but due to his leg needs a shoe. In the animal shelter he has the bonus of being allowed in the office, where he is very friendly to both people and animals. We are looking for dog people who do NOT want to walk for hours, preferably a garden where he can go anytime. In his previous home there were children, so we would rather have older and dog-experienced children for Bowie. We wish for Bowie a home with a disability, people who are not afraid of his harness. Characteristics:

Read original (de)

Gibt es jemanden da draußen, jemand besonderen, der sich verliebt?Hier ist Bowie.Eine halbhohe Bulldoggen Mischung mit verkrüppeltem Bein, ausgeheiltem Bandscheibenvorfall und dem typischen Bulli- Dickkopf... Ein Maulkorbträger, denn Bowie hat gelernt - "Bevor DU mir was tust, tu ICH dir was". Bowie liebt es bei seinem Menschen zu sein. Gassi Gehen liebt er, benötigt aber Aufgrund seinen Beines einen Schuh. Im Tierheim hat er den Bonus im Büro sein zu dürfen, hier ist er zu Mensch und Tier sehr freundlich. Wir suchen Hundemenschen die NICHT stundenlang Gassi Gehen möchten, am besten einen Garten haben indem er jederzeit kann. Im vorherigen Zuhause lebten Kinder, weshalb wir eher größere und Hundeerfahrene Kinder für Bowie besser fänden. Wir wünschen uns für Bowie ein Handicap Zuhause, Menschen die sich auch von seinem Drahtkorb nicht fürchten. Eigenschaften: Mag Hunde, Mag Katzen, Mag Kinder

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Nördlingen
Shelter
Tierheim Nördlingen (Fürstin-Delia-Tierheim)
Living with Bowie
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Tierheim Nördlingen (Fürstin-Delia-Tierheim) · Nördlingen

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Bowie home

What you'll need for Bowie in week one.

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  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 Bowie

What life with Bowie looks like

Bowie is a senior dog waiting at Tierheim Nördlingen (Fürstin-Delia-Tierheim) in Nördlingen.

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 Bowie, answered.

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