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Buddy

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Mischling Buddy - ready for his own home Buddy is a young male who is currently living in foster care in Bulgaria and is now looking for his people. The little guy is open, friendly and just lovable. He is already familiar with life in the house and is also compatible with other dogs. We wish Buddy people who give him the time he needs to settle into his new life. Because for a dog, such a new start is quite exciting: a long journey, a new environment, strangers and countless new impressions. All this must first be processed. Buddy should be allowed to arrive at his own pace - without pressure, but with a lot of patience, security and understanding. Of course, there is still a lot Buddy needs to learn. But with loving consistency, clear structure and positive reinforcement, he will certainly make rapid progress. Buddy would love to be very close to his human. He wants to discover the world, experience, be promoted and challenged and of course enjoy many joint cuddle moments. Who wants to show Buddy how beautiful a home can be, and is willing to walk his way with him? Adopting a shelter dog always means taking on a special responsibility and can also become a challenge. The dogs bring a backpack with past experiences or unlearned situations and need time to settle into their new life. If you are seriously interested in adopting Buddy, please contact the responsible SALVA Hundehilfe. We would also be very happy to provide a foster home. Here's Buddy's video

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Mischling Buddy – bereit für sein eigenes Zuhause Buddy ist ein junger Rüde, der gerade auf einer Pflegestelle in Bulgarien lebt und nun auf der Suche nach seinen Menschen ist. Der kleine Kerl zeigt sich aufgeschlossen, freundlich und einfach liebenswert. Er kennt das Leben im Haus bereits und ist auch mit anderen Hunden verträglich. Für Buddy wünschen wir uns Menschen, die ihm die Zeit geben, die er braucht, um in seinem neuen Leben anzukommen. Denn für einen Hund ist so ein Neustart ganz schön aufregend: eine lange Reise, eine neue Umgebung, fremde Menschen und unzählige neue Eindrücke. All das muss erst einmal verarbeitet werden. Buddy soll in seinem eigenen Tempo ankommen dürfen – ohne Druck, aber mit ganz viel Geduld, Sicherheit und Verständnis. Natürlich gibt es noch einiges, was Buddy lernen muss. Doch mit liebevoller Konsequenz, klarer Struktur und positiver Bestärkung wird er sicherlich schnell Fortschritte machen. Buddy möchte am liebsten immer ganz nah bei seinem Menschen sein. Er möchte die Welt entdecken, erleben, gefördert und gefordert werden und natürlich ganz viele gemeinsame Kuschelmomente genießen. Wer möchte Buddy zeigen, wie schön ein eigenes Zuhause sein kann, und ist bereit, seinen Weg mit ihm gemeinsam zu gehen? Die Adoption eines Tierschutzhundes bedeutet immer die Übernahme einer besonderen Verantwortung und kann auch zu einer Herausforderung werden. Die Hunde bringen einen Rucksack mit vergangenen Erlebnissen oder ungelernten Situationen mit und benötigen Zeit zur Eingewöhnung in ihr neues Leben. Sollten Sie ernsthaftes Interesse an einer Adoption von Buddy haben, dann nehmen Sie bitte Kontakt zu der zuständigen Vermittlerin der SALVA Hundehilfe auf. Auch über die Bereitstellung einer Pflegestelle würden wir uns sehr freuen. Hier geht’s zu Buddys Video

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Buddy
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Buddy home

What you'll need for Buddy in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. in Germany.

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 Buddy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Buddy?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SALVA Hundehilfe 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 — SALVA Hundehilfe 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 SALVA Hundehilfe 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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