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English Bulldog · Female · Adult · 7 years

The 8-year-old Cosima lost her home in May. There, she lived with 5 other dogs until her owner passed away from cancer. She has a strong bond with her 3-year-old friend Perla, who they share a dog bed with almost always, cuddling and sleeping snuggled up together. Separating these two is something we simply cannot bring ourselves to do. We are now trying to find a place where both can find a new home together. A needle in a haystack? Possibly... but we have to try. Cosima is initially a bit shy but warms up quickly and enjoys the company of loving people. She likes to go for walks but also enjoys chillier moments in the yard or in her bed. She gets along well with other animals. She is still fit, but she shouldn’t have to walk many stairs, and a home in a quiet neighborhood or in the countryside would suit her very well. If you would like to give Cosima and Perla a home together, please come by the animal shelter during our placement hours or send a compelling email to our animal caretakers.

Read original (de)

Die 8 jährige Cosima hat im Mai ihr Zuhause verloren. Dort hat sie zusammen mit 5 anderen Hunden gelebt, bis ihr Frauchen an Krebs verstarb. Mit ihrer 3 jährigen Freundin Perla verbindet sie eine große Freundschaft. Die zwei teilen sich fast immer ein Körbchen, kuscheln und schlafen eng aneinander gekuschelt. Diese beiden zu trennen, bringen wir nicht übers Herz. Wir versuchen nun also einen Platz zu finden, an dem beide zusammen ein neues Zuhause finden. Eine Nadel im Heuhaufen? Wohlmöglich ... aber wir müssen es einfach versuchen. Cosima ist anfangs ein wenig schüchtern, taut aber schnell auf und genießt dann auch den Kontakt zu lieben Menschen. Sie geht gern spazieren, genießt aber ebenso chillige Momente im Auslauf oder in ihrem Bettchen.Mit Artgenossen ist sie gut verträglich. Sie ist noch fit, trotzdem sollte sie nicht zwingend viele Treppen laufen müssen, ein Zuhause in ruhigen Stadtteilen oder ländlich würde sie sehr genießen.Wenn Sie Cosima und Perla zusammen ein Zuhause schenken möchten, kommen Sie gern persönlich während der Vermittlungszeiten im Tierheim vorbei oder schreiben Sie eine aussagekräftige Mail unter an unsere Tierpflegerinnen.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Hamburg
Shelter
Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg
Living with Cosima
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Bringing Cosima home

What you'll need for Cosima 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
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    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

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    €20–35

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About Cosima

What life with Cosima looks like

Cosima is a large adult english bulldog dog waiting at Franziskus-Tierheim Hamburg in Hamburg.

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 Cosima, answered.

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