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Cosmo

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

Since Cosmo began in the summer of 2019 not to tolerate being led on a leash after going for a walk, not allowing his people to pass by the bowl or his place, or growling in the house, an attempt was made to find him a new home. On May 26, 2021, the young male dog was surrendered to us at our shelter. According to his previous owners, he behaves rather quietly in the house but barks at night when there are unknown noises in the house. He likes to be stroked by his people but is not an affectionate lap dog. He knows the commands “sit,” “stay,” “wait,” “paw,” “high five,” “dead,” and has accepted that the kitchen is off-limits for him. He is house-trained and can stay alone for half a day. Cosmo is afraid of the vacuum cleaner, thunder, and fireworks. He knows how to ride in a car. Since he has never allowed visitors into the house and would bite, his owners always kept him separate. He is compatible with other dogs based on mutual liking. At first, when Cosmo arrived at our animal shelter, he was very insecure. After getting used to his surroundings, he loves his trusted people but is reserved and observant with strangers. He now lets his muzzle be put on without a problem. Cosmo goes well on a leash and needs clear leadership because he otherwise feels in charge. In unfamiliar dog encounters, he often reacts unhappily.

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Rasse: Mix Geschlecht: männlich Geburtsdatum: 10/2016 Größe: mittelCosmo wurde als Junghund aus einem Tierheim in Rumänien adoptiert und wuchs mit einem Kleinkind in einer Familie auf. Anfangs ließ er sich nicht am Hals und Schwanz anfassen, was sich mit der Zeit aber gelegt hat. Da Cosmo im Sommer 2019 begonnen hat sich nach dem Gassigehen nicht mehr ableinen zu lassen, seine Menschen nicht mehr an den Napf oder an seinem Platz vorbeigehen lies bzw. in der Wohnung angeknurrt hat, wurde versucht für ihn ein neues Zuhause zu finden. Am 26.05.2021 wurde der junge Rüde bei uns im Tierheim abgegeben. Laut seinen Vorbesitzern verhält er sich in der Wohnung eher ruhig, schlägt aber Nachts bei unbekannten Geräuschen im Haus an. Von seinen Menschen mag er es gestreichelt zu werden, ist aber kein ausgeprägter Schmusehund. Er kennt die Kommandos “Sitz”, “Platz”, “Bleib”, “Pfote”, “High Five”, “tot” und akzeptierte, dass die Küche für ihn tabu ist. Er ist stubenrein und kann halbtags alleine bleiben. Cosmo hat Angst vor dem Staubsauger, bei Gewitter und Feuerwerk. Das Fahren im Auto kennt er. Da er Besucher noch nie in die Wohnung lassen wollte und da auch beißen würde, wurde er von seinen Besitzern immer separiert. Mit anderen Hunden ist er nach Sympathie verträglich. Bei uns im Tierheim zeigte sich Cosmo die erste Zeit noch sehr unsicher. Nach einer Eingewöhnung liebt er seine Bezugspersonen, ist aber mit Fremden reserviert und beobachtend. Seinen Maulkorb lässt er sich inzwischen problemlos anziehen. Cosmo geht gut an der Leine und benötigt eine klare Führung da er sich sonst zuständig fühlt. Bei fremden Hundebegegnungen reagiert er oftmals ungehalten. Für den mittlerweile 8-jährigen Rüden suchen wir eine Zuhause bei (hütehund)erfahrenen Menschen, die ihn souverän führen können und ihm die nötige Sicherheit vermitteln.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Heilbronn
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Heilbronn
Living with Cosmo
  • ✓House-trained
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Heilbronn · HeilbronnLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Cosmo home

What you'll need for Cosmo 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
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    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
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    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 Cosmo

What life with Cosmo looks like

Cosmo is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Heilbronn in Heilbronn.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Heilbronn, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Cosmo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Cosmo?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein Heilbronn handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Cosmo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Cosmo if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein Heilbronn 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Cosmo 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 Cosmo 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 Tierschutzverein Heilbronn early rather than rehoming privately; they know Cosmo 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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