How do I contact the shelter about Buddy?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. 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 — Freundeskreis Notfellchen 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.

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 Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. 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.

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Buddy

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

General Name: Buddy Gender: male dog neutered: Yes Born approximately: 2021 Size approximately: 50-55cm Location: foster home in Romania since March 2025 Sponsors: No reserved: No Character Buddy was able to leave the public animal shelter in March 2025 and move into a foster home in Romania. There, he shows himself as a playful and people-oriented male dog. He gets along well with other animals and the cats at his foster home. He is described by his foster family as a very tolerant, cheerful and very friendly dog who is very happy with attention and cuddles. He also likes to play with his trusted people. Past Nothing is known about his past. He probably comes from the street or was abandoned there. Notes The parent animals are unknown, so no information can be given about the included breeds.

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Allgemein Name: Buddy Geschlecht: Rüde Kastriert: Ja Geboren ca. : 2021 Größe ca. : 50-55cm Aufenthaltsort: Pflegestelle in Rumänien seit März 2025 Paten: nein reserviert: nein Charakter Buddy durfte im März 2025 das Shelter verlassen und auf eine Pflegestelle in Rumänien ziehen. Dort zeigt er jeden Tag was für ein unkomplizierter Hund er ist.Buddy ist verträglich mit anderen Hunden und kommt auch mit Katzen gut zurecht. Er läuft entspannt an der Leine, fährt problemlos im Auto mit und ist auch stubenrein. Mit seinem freundlichen Wesen und seiner angenehmen Art macht er den Alltag zu einem treuen Begleiter.Nun fehlt Buddy nur noch eines: Menschen, die ihm ein liebevolles Zuhause bieten und ihn als Familienmitglied aufnehmen. Wer einen freundlichen, alltagstauglichen und sozialen Hund sucht, der sollte Buddy eine Chance geben. Vergangenheit Über die Vergangenheit ist uns nichts bekannt. Vermutlich kommt er von der Straße oder wurde dort ausgesetzt. Hinweise Die Elterntiere sind nicht bekannt, sodass zu den enthaltenen Rassen keine Auskunft gegeben werden kann.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇩🇪Dorsten

Shelter

Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V.

Living with Buddy

✓House-trained
✓Neutered
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats

Cared for by Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. · Dorsten Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Buddy home

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About Buddy

What life with Buddy looks like

Buddy is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. in Dorsten.

An 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 Buddy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Buddy?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. 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 — Freundeskreis Notfellchen 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
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 Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. 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.