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Coco

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Coco is a gentle dog who wants to trust. She comes from a killing station in Romania. We explain how dogs get there and more in our animal welfare FAQ. Coco is shy in the shelter and prefers to observe from a safe distance, often retreating to her hut. She is not yet comfortable with wearing a muzzle, but tolerates it without snapping. She is quiet and reserved, as if she is not sure she can just be herself. This dog is new to the shelter. Our caregivers take the time to get to know and assess each dog. We will update this profile as we learn more about Coco's character. You can still fill out a self-disclosure for this dog. We suspect Coco is a Herding Dog Mix. Please inform yourself about the requirements for adopting a Herding Dog Mix. Herding Dog Mixes are often very independent and need confident leadership. Coco suffers from arthritis/hip dysplasia. This is why a home without many stairs is needed to spare the dog pain. (The dog will need medication for the rest of its life.) Coco has a scar on her muzzle. This is not uncommon in Romania. Many people there still believe that burning the muzzle protects dogs from diseases. However, the scar does not affect Coco in any way. Coco has a short tail. It is unclear whether her tail was docked or if it is congenital. Coco is currently underweight. Dogs on the street or in killing stations are often fed too little or nothing at all, so they become very thin. However, in the shelter, Coco is fed more and will hopefully soon be at a normal weight. Coco is slightly overweight. People often mean well with dogs and feed them beyond their healthy ideal weight. However, in the shelter, Coco can still lose some weight so that she can go to her new home slim and fit. Due to her health condition and age, we are looking for a sanctuary for this dog. In a sanctuary, higher veterinary costs are covered in consultation with the association and the adoption fee is waived. The dog should have a better chance of finding a home to spend the rest of its life in peace and safety. Due to the health condition of this dog, the adoption fee is waived. Our handicapped dogs should have a better chance of finding a home to spend the rest of their lives in peace and safety. PLEASE DELETE (if applicable) Our placement team knows the exact health status best. If you have any questions, please send us a message. Coco needs a quiet, rural home, ideally with people who already have experience with fearful dogs. Her new owners should have a lot of patience and perseverance. People with a gentle touch are needed for this sensitive soul. Someone who sees and appreciates the small steps will certainly have fun with her. We are looking for people who are aware that rescue dogs bring a certain history. We can never predict in the shelter how a dog will react to life in Germany. That's why we're looking for people who bring patience, perseverance, and goodwill. But one thing is certain: If you adopt instead of buying, you are not only giving a second chance to an animal, but also actively deciding against animal suffering - and for a life with a very special companion by your side.

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Im Tierheim seit: Juni 2026 Geschätztes Alter: geb. ca. Juni 2024 Geschätzte Schulterhöhe: ca. 40 – 49 cm Geschätztes Gewicht: ca. 15 – 19 kg Lerne hier Coco direkt im Video kennen! Sanfte Hündin Coco sucht Menschen, denen sie vertrauen kann! Diese Fellnase kommt aus einer Tötungsstation in Rumänien. Als wir sie fanden, hatte Coco sich ängstlich in eine Hütte zurückgezogen. Wie die Hunde dorthin kommen und noch vieles mehr erklären wir in unserem Tierschutz-FAQ . Coco ist noch neu im Tierheim und muss sich erst an ihre neue Umgebung und die vielen ungewohnten Eindrücke gewöhnen. Bisher zeigt sich die hübsche Hündin eher schüchtern und zurückhaltend. Am liebsten beobachtet sie das Geschehen aus sicherer Entfernung und zieht sich zwischendurch gerne in ihre Hütte zurück, wo sie sich geschützt fühlt. Auch das Anlegen des Geschirrs ist Coco momentan noch nicht geheuer. Dennoch lässt sie es ruhig über sich ergehen und zeigt dabei keinerlei Schnappverhalten. Sie begegnet den Menschen vorsichtig und scheint einfach noch nicht zu wissen, ob sie ihnen wirklich vertrauen kann. Unsere Pfleger:innen nehmen sich Zeit, um jeden Hund kennenzulernen und einzuschätzen. Wenn wir mehr über den Charakter dieser Fellnase wissen, ergänzen wir dieses Profil. Natürlich kannst du trotzdem schon eine Selbstauskunft für diesen Hund ausfüllen. Coco braucht ein ruhiges, ländlich gelegenes Zuhause, idealerweise bei Menschen, die bereits Erfahrung mit Angsthunden haben. Ihre neuen Besitzer sollten viel Geduld und Durchhaltewillen mitbringen. Souveräne Menschen mit Fingerspitzengefühl sind für diese sensible Seele gefragt. Jemand, der die kleinen Schritte sieht und wertschätzt, wird an ihr sicherlich Freude haben. Wir wünschen uns für diese Fellnase Menschen, denen bewusst ist, dass Tierschutzhunde eine gewisse Geschichte mitbringen. Wir können im Tierheim nie vorhersagen, wie ein Hund auf das Leben in Deutschland reagieren wird. Deswegen suchen wir Menschen, die Geduld, Durchhaltevermögen und Wohlwollen mitbringen. Aber eines ist sicher: Wer adoptiert statt kauft , schenkt nicht nur einem Tier eine zweite Chance, sondern entscheidet sich aktiv gegen Tierleid – und für ein Leben mit einem ganz besonderen Gefährten an der Seite. Schon verliebt? Schick uns eine Selbstauskunft! Adoption Wenn du über eine Adoption nachdenkst, lies dir zunächst den Vermittlungsablauf durch. Alle Hunde werden vor der Ausreise geimpft, gechipt, entwurmt, entfloht und kastriert (Ausnahme sind Welpen bis 6 Monate und sehr alte Hunde). Hunde, die älter als 1 Jahr sind, werden zudem auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten getestet. Wenn du noch Fragen hast, schreibe unserem Vermittlungsteam gern eine Nachricht.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Duisburg
Shelter
Hunderettung Europa e.V.
Living with Coco
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Hunderettung Europa e.V. · DuisburgLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Coco home

What you'll need for Coco 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 Coco

What life with Coco looks like

Coco is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hunderettung Europa e.V. in Duisburg.

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 Coco, answered.

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