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Cruz

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 7 years

Cruz ist ein freundlicher und liebevoller Rüde, der seinen Menschen aufmerksam begleitet, ohne sich dabei in den Vordergrund zu drängen. Er baut schnell Vertrauen auf und genießt Streicheleinheiten und Zuwendung sehr. Gleichzeitig besitzt er eine angenehme Ruhe, die ihn zu einem entspannten Begleiter im Alltag macht. Auch im Haus weiß er sich unaufdringlich zu verhalten und bleibt gerne in der Nähe seiner Menschen. Mit anderen Hunden kommt Cruz hervorragend zurecht. Dabei spielt es keine Rolle, ob ihm ein Rüde oder eine Hündin begegnet und auch die Größe des anderen Hundes ist für ihn kein Problem. Er fühlt sich in ihrer Gesellschaft wohl und begegnet ihnen freundlich und sicher. Bei neuen Situationen schaut Cruz zunächst lieber etwas genauer hin. Er beobachtet, nimmt sich Zeit und möchte die Dinge erst kennenlernen. Sobald er sich sicher fühlt, zeigt sich seine fröhliche Seite. Dann kann er ausgelassen spielen und wirkt dabei fast wieder wie ein junger Hund. Auf Spaziergängen läuft er ruhig an der Leine, erkundet neugierig seine Umgebung und genießt gemeinsame Unternehmungen. Auch Autofahrten meistert er entspannt. Bürsten, Krallenschneiden und Ohrenkontrollen lässt er gelassen zu. Cruz sucht Menschen, die ihm mit Geduld und liebevoller Führung Sicherheit geben und ihn als vollwertiges Familienmitglied aufnehmen. Vielleicht bist du genau der Mensch, bei dem Cruz Vertrauen fassen, ankommen und endlich all die Zuneigung erfahren darf, die er so gerne schenken möchte.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Jessen (Elster)
Shelter
Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV
Living with Cruz
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV · Jessen (Elster)Learn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Cruz home

What you'll need for Cruz in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Cruz

What life with Cruz looks like

Cruz is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV in Jessen (Elster).

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Jessen (Elster), Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Cruz, answered.

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