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Cracker

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 4 months

In the animal shelter since: October 2026 Estimated age: born around July 2026 Estimated adult shoulder height: approx. 40 – 59 cm Estimated adult weight: 20 – 35 kg Earliest departure: 14.11. Meet Cracker right here in the video! Puppy Cracker would like to get to know life Cracker was rescued from a kill shelter and taken in by our animal shelter. You can find more information about how dogs come to the shelter, and answers to general questions, in our animal welfare FAQ. Little Cracker is still very new to the shelter. His character will continue to develop over the coming weeks and months; at this point, only the beginnings can be seen. If you would like more information about this furry friend, feel free to write to our adoption team. Cracker is currently suffering from pneumonia. Our adoption team knows best about his exact state of health. If you have any further questions, feel free to send us a message. Our adoption team knows best about his exact state of health. If you have any further questions, feel free to send us a message. Puppies should not have to grow up in a shelter. That is why we are urgently looking for a loving home or an experienced foster home for this little furry friend – a place where he can discover the world, build trust, and simply be a puppy. Anyone adopting a puppy should be aware of how demanding everyday life with a young dog can be: once housetraining is achieved, the "wild adolescence" often begins – full of energy, insecurities, and new challenges. The first years of life are an exciting journey that human and dog take together – with highs, lows, and plenty of learning moments. We wish for this furry friend people with patience, empathy, and perseverance – and with an understanding that shelter dogs often come with some history. How exactly they will react to their new life in Germany can never be fully predicted. But one thing is certain: those who adopt instead of buy not only give an animal a second chance, but also actively choose against animal suffering – and for a life with a very special companion by their side. Already smitten? Send us a self-disclosure form! Adoption If you are considering adoption, please first read through the . All dogs are vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, deflead, and neutered before departure (exceptions are puppies under 6 months and very old dogs). Dogs older than 1 year are also tested for Mediterranean diseases. If you have any further questions, feel free to write to our adoption team.

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Im Tierheim seit: Oktober 2026 Geschätztes Alter: geb. ca. Juli 2026 Geschätzte Endschulterhöhe: ca. 40 – 59 cm Geschätztes Endgewicht: 20 – 35 kg Früheste Ausreise: 14.11. Lerne hier Cracker direkt im Video kennen! Welpe Cracker möchte das Leben kennenlernen Cracker wurde aus einer Tötungsstation gerettet und im Tierheim aufgenommen. Mehr Informationen darüber, wie die Hunde ins Tierheim kommen und Antworten auf generelle Fragen findest du in unserem Tierschutz-FAQ. Der kleine Cracker ist noch ganz frisch im Tierheim. Sein Charakter wird sich in den nächsten Wochen und Monaten immer weiter ausbilden – zu diesem Zeitpunkt sind nur die Anfänge zu erkennen. Wenn du mehr Informationen zu dieser Fellnase haben möchtest, schreib gern unserem Vermittlungsteam . Cracker ist aktuell an einer Lungenentzündung erkrankt. Über den genauen Gesundheitszustand weiß unser Vermittlungsteam am besten Bescheid. Wenn du noch Fragen hast, schreib uns gern eine Nachricht . Über den genauen Gesundheitszustand weiß unser Vermittlungsteam am besten Bescheid. Wenn du noch Fragen hast, schreib uns gern eine Nachricht . Welpen sollten nicht im Tierheim aufwachsen müssen. Deshalb suchen wir dringend ein liebevolles Zuhause oder eine erfahrene Pflegestelle für diese kleine Fellnase – einen Ort, an dem sie die Welt entdecken, Vertrauen aufbauen und einfach Hundekind sein darf. Wer einen Welpen adoptiert, sollte sich bewusst machen, wie fordernd der Alltag mit einem jungen Hund sein kann: Kaum ist die Stubenreinheit geschafft, steht oft schon die „wilde Pubertät“ an – voller Energie, Unsicherheiten und neuer Herausforderungen. Die ersten Lebensjahre sind eine aufregende Reise, die Mensch und Hund gemeinsam gehen – mit Höhen, Tiefen und jeder Menge Lernmomente. Wir wünschen uns für diese Fellnase Menschen mit Geduld, Empathie und Durchhaltevermögen – und mit dem Verständnis dafür, dass Tierschutzhunde oft bereits eine gewisse Geschichte mitbringen. Wie genau sie auf das neue Leben in Deutschland reagieren, lässt sich nie vollständig vorhersagen. 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
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Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Duisburg
Shelter
Hunderettung Europa e.V.
Living with Cracker
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Hunderettung Europa e.V. · DuisburgLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Cracker home

What you'll need for Cracker in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    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
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    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

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About Cracker

What life with Cracker looks like

Cracker is a puppy mixed breed dog waiting at Hunderettung Europa e.V. in Duisburg.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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.

Duisburg, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Cracker, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Cracker?
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 Cracker on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Cracker 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Cracker 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 Cracker 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 Cracker 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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