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Bruno

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Bruno was dropped off at our shelter because his owners no longer had the necessary time for him. Unfortunately, he has mostly lived in the garden with a doghouse, so we cannot say for certain how he behaves in a household setting. Here at the shelter, Bruno is open and enjoys doing desk duty (and behaves impeccably!) and tolerates most fellow animals. However, he also tends to display strong territorial behavior when he wants to protect his home and property. At the shelter, he accepts corrections graciously and comes to rest well when given the job as "watchdog.". This animal was surrendered to the shelter.

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Bruno wurde bei uns abgegeben weil seine Besitzer nicht mehr die nötige Zeit für ihn hatten. Leider hat er bisher fast ausschließlich im Garten mit einer Hundehütte gelebt, weshalb wir nicht genau sagen können wie er sich im häuslichen Bereich verhält. Hier bei uns zeigt sich Bruno aufgeschlossen, macht gerne Bürodienst mit (und verhält sich vorbildlich!) und toleriert auch die meisten Artgenossen. Allerdings hat er auch die Tendenz dazu ein ausgeprägtes Territorialverhalten an den Tag zu legen, wenn er sein Haus und Hof beschützen möchte. Bei uns nimmt er Korrekturen dankend an und kommt hier gut zur Ruhe wenn man ihm den Job als "Wächter" abnimmt.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Bochum
Shelter
Tierheim Bochum
Living with Bruno
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Bruno home

What you'll need for Bruno 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 Bruno

What life with Bruno looks like

Bruno is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Bochum in Bochum.

An young 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. 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 Bruno, answered.

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