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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

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Coolio – ja, er heißt wirklich so. Und ja, er ist auch so. .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-405 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-46 img{aspect-ratio:1 / 1;object-position:38% 38%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-406 > Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim in Osijek, Kroatien Geschlecht: männlich, kastriert Geburtsdatum: 20.10.2021 Schulterhöhe: ca. 48 cm / 18 kg Verträglichkeit mit Katzen unbekannt Einzel- oder Zweithund ideale Umgebung: Stadtrand, ländlich geeignet für: ambitionierte Hundeanfänger .fusion-body .fusion-button Direkt zur Selbstauskunft .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-407 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-46 Loading the next set of gallery items... Load More .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-408 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container Coolio ist keiner, der still neben dir herläuft. Coolio läuft, springt, tänzelt – und checkt dabei, ob du mithältst. Sein glänzend schwarzes Fell, der kompakte, sportliche Körper und dieser wache, leicht schelmische Blick verraten schnell: Hier steckt Energie drin. Viel Energie. Und richtig gute Laune. Er ist ein fröhlicher, verspielter Hund, der Bock hat auf Bewegung, auf gemeinsame Aktionen und darauf, Teil deines Alltags zu sein. Rennen, toben, Neues entdecken – Coolio ist sofort dabei. Und wenn du ihm Aufgaben gibst, ist er nicht nur körperlich, sondern auch im Kopf voll am Start. Aber – und das ist wichtig: Coolio muss auch lernen, dass nicht immer Action ist. Er braucht Menschen, die ihm nicht nur Auslastung bieten, sondern ihm auch klar zeigen, wann Schluss ist. Wann Ruhe angesagt ist. Wann man einfach mal nichts macht. Diese Balance aus „Gas geben“ und „runterfahren“ ist für ihn entscheidend, damit aus dem kleinen Wirbelwind ein entspannter Begleiter wird. Er bringt dafür alles mit: Lernfreude, Offenheit und eine enge Bindungsbereitschaft. Wenn man ihn gut anleitet, wird er genau der Hund, mit dem man aktiv durchs Leben geht – und danach zusammen zufrieden auf der Couch landet. Coolio wurde gemeinsam mit seinen Geschwistern am Waldrand gefunden. Heute ist er bereit, endlich irgendwo anzukommen, wo man ihn nicht nur auspowert, sondern ihm auch zeigt, wie schön Ruhe sein kann. Gesund, jung, startklar – für Menschen, die beides können: Action und Entspannung. .fusion-body .fusion-button Interesse an einer Adoption? (Hier klicken) .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-409 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container only screen and (max-width:880px) {.fusio

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Nordic Strays e.V.
Living with Coolio
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
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Cared for by Nordic Strays e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Coolio home

What you'll need for Coolio 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 Coolio

What life with Coolio looks like

Coolio is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Nordic Strays e.V. in Germany.

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 Coolio, answered.

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