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Buddy

American Staffordshire Terrier · Male · Senior · 10 years

Buddy is still looking for his buddy. He's a real pal and always up for fun. With people he knows, he's a really nice guy. A dog you can rely on. He loves cuddling, but also enjoys being part of sports activities. When it rains, he prefers to stay warm and dry on the couch. Buddy has good basic obedience and if you provide him with the necessary guidance, he can be relaxed around triggers like other dogs, cyclists or the like. A garden with a high fence and a jump barrier would be nice, but it's not a must. Buddy is not compatible with other dogs. Due to this and also because of strangers, he must wear a muzzle. Ignoring this can have fatal consequences, as it has happened in the past. Hunting games like throwing balls or the like are taboo for Buddy due to his misdirected prey drive. We are looking for people without children or other animals for Buddy. But with a sense of responsibility, people who understand the purpose of a muzzle and are looking for a truly great companion.

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Buddy sucht immer noch seinen Buddy. Er ist ein echter Kumpeltyp und für jeden Spaß zu haben. Mit den Menschen, die er kennt, ist er ein wirklich feiner Kerl. Ein Hund auf den man sich verlassen kann. Der gerne kuschelt, aber auch bei sportlichen Aktivitäten gerne mit dabei ist. Wenn es regnet, liegt er allerdings lieber warm und trocken auf dem Sofa. Buddy hat einen guten Grundgehorsam und wenn man ihm die nötige Orientierung/ Führung bietet, lässt er sich entspannt an auslösenden Reizen, wie anderen Hunden, Fahrradfahrern oder ähnlichem vorbeiführen. Ein Garten mit hohem Zaun und Übersprungschutz wäre schön, ist aber kein Muss. Buddy ist nicht verträglich mit Artgenossen. Wegen dieser und auch wegen fremder Menschen muss er zwingend einen Maulkorb tragen. Wird das missachtet kann es fatale Folgen haben, wie es in der Vergangenheit bereits passiert ist. Jagdanimationsspiele wie das Werfen von Bällen o.ä. sind für Buddy aufgrund seines fehlgeleiteten Beutefangverhaltens tabu. Für Buddy suchen wir Menschen ohne Kinder oder anderen Tieren. Dafür aber mit Verantwortungsbewusstsein, Menschen, die den Sinn eines Maulkorbs verstehen und Lust auf einen wirklichen tollen Begleiter haben.

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Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇩🇪Lübeck

Shelter

Tierheim Lübeck

Living with Buddy

✓Neutered
✕Good with kids

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About Buddy

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Buddy is a senior american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at Tierheim Lübeck in Lübeck.

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 Buddy, answered.

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