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Buddy

Male · Adult · 6 years

Watchdog, protector, cuddly with people he trusts, not compatible with other dogs Teddy bear with character is looking for a home: Buddy What have the animals probably already experienced before their path leads them to the animal shelter? Often, questions remain unanswered, as is the case with Buddy, a six- to seven-year-old suspected Herdenschutzhund mix, who has been waiting for his home at the animal shelter on Rohrer Berg since the end of 2024. Buddy came to the animal shelter after an incident with his former owner. His former owner had to be treated by a doctor after a bite, and Buddy was subsequently placed by the authorities. Since then, the male dog has been living in the animal shelter and waiting for the right people. Those looking for a protector and watchdog are at the right place with Buddy. He needs a securely fenced property where he can also stay when people are not at home. He will definitely guard it. Buddy enjoys going on walks with his walkers and always seeks their company. As soon as the brown teddy bear has gained trust, you can't get past Buddy without a cuddle session. Buddy feels most comfortable on long, extensive walks and explores his surroundings vigilantly. It is essential to be able to match Buddy's strength in such situations, as he reacts very energetically to some of his fellow dogs. However, such situations are no problem with calmness, composure, and clear leadership. For this reason, no other dog should live in Buddy's future home. The animal welfare association is looking for responsible, dog-experienced people who are willing to let themselves be guided by his personality and take his needs seriously. Buddy is not a dog whose character traits can be easily trained out. Rather, he needs people who understand him, give him security, and offer him the opportunity to lead a life according to his needs outside the animal shelter. He is used to the muzzle and should not be seen as a handicap, but rather as a tool that can provide security and a stress-free coexistence in certain situations. Even if the lovable Buddy has been overlooked so far: hopefully, there are people out there who are not looking for a straightforward cuddly dog, but a charismatic four-legged friend they want to accompany with respect, responsibility, and patience. Those who want to get to know this special dog can contact the Rohrer Berg animal shelter by phone to make an appointment under the number . An e-mail to info-meiningen. de is also a way to get in touch (please include a phone number). Or you can use our contact form.

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Wachhund, Beschützer, kuschelbedürftig mit den ihm vertrauten Menschen, nicht verträglich mit Artgenossen Teddybär mit Charakter sucht Zuhause: Buddy Was die Tiere wohl schon alles mitgemacht haben, bevor sie ihr Lebensweg ins Tierheim führt? Oft bleiben dabei Fragen offen, so auch bei Buddy, einem sechs- bis siebenjährigen vermutlichen Herdenschutzhundmix, der seit Ende 2024 im Tierheim am Rohrer Berg auf sein Zuhause wartet. Buddy kam nach einem Vorfall mit seinem früheren Halter ins Tierheim. Sein damaliger Besitzer musste nach einem Biss ärztlich behandelt werden, Buddy wurde anschließend behördlich eingewiesen. Seitdem lebt der Rüde im Tierheim und wartet auf die richtigen Menschen. Wer einen Beschützer und Wachhund sucht, ist bei Buddy an der richtigen Stelle. Er braucht ein sicher eingezäuntes Grundstück, auf dem er sich auch aufhalten kann, wenn die Menschen nicht zu Hause sind. Bewachen wird er es auf jeden Fall. Buddy ist mit seinen Gassigängern gerne unterwegs und sucht dabei auch immer deren Nähe. Sobald der braune Teddy Vertrauen gefasst hat, kommt man ohne eine Kuscheleinheit nicht an Buddy vorbei. Bei langen, ausgiebigen Spaziergängen fühlt sich der Rüde am wohlsten und erkundet dabei wachsam seine Umgebung. Kräftemäßig sollte man Buddy dabei unbedingt gewachsen sein, denn auf mache Artgenossen reagiert er sehr energisch. Mit Ruhe, Souveränität und klarer Führung stellen solche Situationen aber kein Problem dar. Aus diesem Grund sollte in Buddys künftigem Zuhause auch kein weiterer Hund leben. Der Tierschutzverein wünscht sich für Buddy verantwortungsbewusste, hundeerfahrene Menschen, die bereit sind, sich auf seine Persönlichkeit einzulassen und seine Bedürfnisse ernst zu nehmen. Buddy ist kein Hund, dessen Charaktereigenschaften einfach wegtrainiert werden können. Vielmehr braucht er Menschen, die ihn verstehen, ihm Sicherheit geben und die Möglichkeit bieten, außerhalb des Tierheims ein Leben nach seinen Bedürfnissen zu führen. An den Maulkorb ist er gewöhnt und diesen sollte man nicht als Handicap sehen, sondern vielmehr als ein Hilfsmittel, das Buddy in bestimmten Situationen Sicherheit und ein stressfreies Miteinander ermöglichen kann. Auch wenn der liebenswerte Buddy bisher übersehen wurde: Irgendwo da draußen gibt es hoffentlich Menschen, die nicht nach einem unkomplizierten Kuschelhund suchen, sondern nach einem charismatischen Vierbeiner, den sie mit Respekt, Verantwortungsbewusstsein und Geduld begleiten möchten. Wer diesen besonderen Hund kennenlernen möchte kann sich gerne telefonisch im Tierheim Rohrer Berg zur Terminabsprache melden unter der Nummer . Auch eine E-Mail an info-meiningen. de wäre ein Weg zur Kontaktaufnahme (bitte mit Angabe einer Telefonnummer). Oder Sie nutzen unser Kontaktformular.

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Meiningen
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Meiningen
Living with Buddy
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Meiningen · Meiningen

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Bringing Buddy home

What you'll need for Buddy 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 Buddy

What life with Buddy looks like

Buddy is an adult dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Meiningen in Meiningen.

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

Meiningen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

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. Tierschutzverein Meiningen 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 — Tierschutzverein Meiningen 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 Tierschutzverein Meiningen 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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