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Brutus

Pomeranian · Male · Senior · 11 years

When Brutus was brought to us by the fire department, we were left speechless: The male dog literally dragged a cloak of feces behind him. Whoever he belonged to had clearly neglected him severely. Brutus could barely move with all the felt and dirt. We immediately freed him from his stinking fur, which he greatly appreciated. In the meantime, the little one has settled in well with us and shares his room—and also his dog bed—with another senior dog. Generally, Brutus is a good-natured dog, but he can also be jealous at times. If he doesn’t want something, he makes that very clear. If you read him right and attend to his needs, he’s a little, playful fellow. With Brutus, boredom is never an issue. He likes to go for walks, is playful, and also likes to cuddle—always on his own terms. If you’re interested in Brutus, feel free to write us a detailed email. He’s confident and knows exactly where his boundaries lie. If something goes against his grain, he’ll show his teeth or snap once in a while. This animal has a history of biting.

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Als Brutus mit der Feuerwehr gebracht wurde, blieb uns erst einmal der Mund offen stehen: Der Rüde zog buchstäblich einen Umhang aus Kot hinter sich her. Wem auch immer er gehörte, der hat ihn extrem vernachlässigt. Brutus konnte sich mit all dem Filz und Dreck kaum noch bewegen. Wir haben ihn sofort von seinem stinkenden Pelz befreit, worüber er sich sehr gefreut hat. Inzwischen hat sich der Kleine bei uns gut eingelebt und teilt sein Zimmer – und auch sein Körbchen – mit einem anderen Hundesenior. Grundsätzlich ist Brutus ein verträglicher Hund, aber er kann auch mal eifersüchtig werden. Wenn er etwas nicht möchte, zeigt er das sehr deutlich. Fragen Sie gerne mal unsere Kolleginnen und Kollegen ... .Wenn man ihn richtig liest und auf seine Bedürfnisse achtet, ist er ein kleiner, lustiger Kerl. Langweilig wird es mit Brutus nie. Er geht gerne spazieren, ist verspielt und kuschelt auch gerne – wobei er stets die Regeln bestimmt. Wenn Sie sich für Brutus interessieren, schreiben Sie uns gerne eine ausführliche E-Mail.

Size

Small

Age

Senior · 11 years

Location

🇩🇪Bergheim

Shelter

Tierheim Bergheim

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About Brutus

What life with Brutus looks like

Brutus is a small senior pomeranian dog waiting at Tierheim Bergheim in Bergheim.

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

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Frequently asked

Adopting Brutus, answered.

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