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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

After a year, it was finally late October 2021 when a small group of our team set out for the joint project tour. The second stop on our work trip was Stintino, where our partners were eagerly awaiting us. Of course, we were delighted to see our "old acquaintances," but there were also some new arrivals we wanted to get to know. The two puppies, Ciop and Cip, were born to a shepherd, but the shepherd couldn't use them. Normally, shepherds, hunters, and farmers would deal with unwanted puppies quickly, but the two had the good fortune of being asked by our partners if they could help find a family for them. (People unfortunately do not come up with the idea to castrate their female dogs and also their male dogs to prevent uncontrolled breeding and thus a lot of suffering. Common phrases on this topic include "against nature," "not God's will," and "it costs money" …) At first, both were very shy, they had probably also not had good experiences. But gradually, they gained trust in our partners, especially Ciop is already very relaxed. For Ciop and Cip, the rescue should of course only be a transit station. We hope that they will soon be allowed to embark on their journey to Germany to find their forever home with loving people who can provide them with the security they need to fully gain trust. If you are looking for a furry family member and are aware that adoption brings not only great joy but also work and responsibility, we are very pleased to hear from you.

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Nach einem Jahr war es Ende Oktober 2021 endlich wieder soweit: Eine kleine Gruppe unseres Teams machte sich auf zur gemeinsamen Projekttour. Zweite Station unserer Arbeitsreise war Stintino, wo uns unsere Partner schon sehnsüchtig erwarteten. Zum einen freuten wir natürlich uns darauf, unsere "alten Bekannten" wiederzusehen, zum anderen gab es einige Neuzugänge, die wir kennenlernen wollten. Die beiden Junghunde Ciop und Cip waren bei einem Schäfer zur Welt gekommen, der die beiden aber nicht gebrauchen konnte. Normalerweise machen Schäfer, Jäger und Bauern ja „kurzen Prozess“ mit den unerwünscht zur Welt gekommenen Welpen, aber die beiden hatten das Glück, dass unsere Partner gefragt wurden, ob sie den beiden helfen könnten, eine Familie zu finden. (Auf die Idee, ihre Hündinnen und auch Rüden kastrieren zu lassen, um so unkontrollierten Nachwuchs und damit auch viel Leid zu verhindern, kommen die Leute leider nicht. Das ist ja „wider die Natur“, „nicht von Gott gewollt“, „kostet Geld“ sind nur drei der Sprüche, die man zu diesem Thema auf Lager hat …) Anfangs waren beide sehr scheu, sie hatten wohl auch keine guten Erfahrungen gemacht. Aber nach und nach fassten sie Vertrauen zu unseren Partnern, insbesondere Ciop ist schon sehr entspannt. Für Ciop und Cip soll das Rescue natürlich auch nur eine Zwischenstation sein. Wir hoffen, dass sie bald ihre Reise nach Deutschland antreten dürfen, um hier ihre Traumzuhause für immer zu finden bei lieben Menschen, die ihnen die Sicherheit vermitteln, die sie brauchen, um vollends Vertrauen zu fassen. Wenn Sie auf der Suche nach einem fellnasigen Familienmitglied sind und Ihnen bewusst ist, dass eine Adoption nicht nur große Freude, sondern auch Arbeit und Verantwortung mit sich bringt, freuen wir uns sehr über Ihre Nachricht.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
ProTier e.V.
Living with Ciop
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
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Bringing Ciop home

What you'll need for Ciop 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 Ciop

What life with Ciop looks like

Ciop is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at ProTier e.V. in Germany.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Ciop, answered.

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