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Chuan (Valentin)

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Chuan was found tied to a lantern. He chooses his own people and wants them to then act according to his orders. Resources are highly valued by him, such as food, but they can also be his people. Chuan has learned to assert himself against humans and will then use his teeth. We are looking for people who understand him and can give him clear structures while also showing him boundaries. Female dogs he generally finds sympathetic. Chuan is not suitable for children!

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Chuan wurde an einer Laterne angebunden aufgefunden. Seine Menschen sucht er sich selber aus und möchte dann auch, dass diese dann auch nach seinen Anordnungen handeln. Ressourcen stehen bei ihm hoch im Kurs wie z.B. Futter aber es können auch durchaus seine Menschen sein. Chuan hat gelernt sich gegen den Menschen durchzusetzen und setzt dann auch seine Zähne ein. Wir suchen für ihn Menschen, die ihn verstehen und ihm klare Strukturen geben aber auch Grenzen aufzeigen. Hündinnen findet er in der Regel sympathisch. Chuan ist nicht für Kinder geeignet!

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Gelsenkirchen
Shelter
Tierheim Gelsenkirchen
Living with Chuan (Valentin)
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Gelsenkirchen · GelsenkirchenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Chuan (Valentin) home

What you'll need for Chuan (Valentin) in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

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    €35–45
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  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About Chuan (Valentin)

What life with Chuan (Valentin) looks like

Chuan (Valentin) is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen.

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 Chuan (Valentin), answered.

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