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Costica

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Costica "Costi" was originally found on the road west of Craiova, which runs through a large forest area. He was probably once a hunter's dog, which has gone missing or at least has not been searched for and missed. Costi was clearly limping and we assume that he was probably hit by a car. X-rays showed that he had broken his hip, but no operation would be necessary and the hip would heal on its own over time. When we met him personally during our visit to Romania, he was already jumping around cheerfully and could already run quite fast across the field. It seems he has no impairments at all. He probably also had an injury on his left front limb, as the toes are slightly splayed. But all this seems to cause Costi no discomfort. He is such a cheerful and good-tempered dog - he is very excited about visits and cuddling contact and always wants to be very close to you. At the shelter, Costi is now living with Carolina. The two get along very well and complement each other in their company. Costi is very active... sometimes he is even faster than you can look and recently he ended up in a dog run during feeding, where he didn't belong. This was clearly made clear to him. The bite wound was treated by the veterinarian and has now healed well. We want to help Costi find a home in Germany where he will be loved and noticed and can live more safely.

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Costica „Costi“ wurde ursprünglich westlich von Craiova an der Straße, die durch ein großes Waldstück führt, gefunden. Er war vermutlich mal der Hund eines Jägers, der ihm abhanden gekommen ist oder zumindest wurde er nicht gesucht und vermisst. Costi humpelte deutlich und wir vermuten, dass er wohl von einem Auto angefahren wurde. Röntgenbilder ergaben, dass er die Hüfte gebrochen hatte, dass jedoch keine Operation nötig wäre und die Hüfte mit der Zeit von alleine heilen würde. Als wir ihn bei unserem Besuch in Rumänien persönlich kennenlernen durften, sprang er auch schon fröhlich herum und konnte auch schon wieder ziemlich schnell über die Wiese rennen. Er scheint keinerlei Beeinträchtigung zu haben. Vermutlich hatte er auch eine Verletzung an der linken Vordergliedmaße, denn dort stehen die Zehen etwas ab. Aber all dies scheint Costi keine Beschwerden zu bereiten. Er ist ein so fröhlicher und gut gelaunter Hund – freut sich riesig über Besuch und Kuschelkontakt und möchte immer ganz nah bei einem sein. Im Shelter lebt Costi mittlerweile mit Carolina zusammen. Beide kommen prima miteinander aus und ergänzen sich in ihrer Gesellschaft. Costi ist sehr aktiv…manchmal ist er auch schneller als man gucken kann und so passierte es vor Kurzem, dass er in einen Hunderaum kam während der Fütterung, wo er eigentlich nichts zu suchen hatte. Dies wurde ihm leider auch sehr deutlich klar gemacht. Die Bissverletzung wurde beim Tierarzt versorgt und ist mittlerweile gut verheilt. Wir wollen Costi helfen ein Zuhause in Deutschland zu finden, wo er geliebt und beachtet wird und etwas sicherer leben kann.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Hemer
Shelter
Friends for Life Germany e.V.
Living with Costica
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Bringing Costica home

What you'll need for Costica 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
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    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 Costica

What life with Costica looks like

Costica is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Friends for Life Germany e.V. in Hemer.

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 Costica, answered.

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