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Cujo

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Cujo was born in October 2024 and measures about 55 cm. In April 2025, he was found alone in the woods, where he wandered aimlessly. We do not know what he experienced before - but despite this experience, Cujo shows an impressive gentleness and openness. In the shelter, he is curious but at the same time calm and pleasantly balanced. He is compatible with other dogs and moves friendly in his group. It is particularly beautiful to see that even the puppies feel very comfortable in his vicinity - Cujo radiates a calm that other dogs immediately understand. Cujo is very affectionate towards people: he seeks closeness, enjoys caresses and shows himself affectionate without ever being pushy. A young dog who is simply grateful for any form of attention. Cujo has everything it takes to develop into a wonderful companion - eagerness to learn, kindness and a heart that longs for a home of its own. Vierbeiner in Not e. V. hopes for a loving home or a suitable foster home for Cujo. So that this young dog gets his chance, we provide placement assistance and accompany his journey to a safe, secure life. Cujo is neutered and will be vaccinated, chipped and placed with a protection contract after a positive pre-control. General note on our protégés: Our dogs in Romania are regularly visited so that we can reassess their behavior and development again and again. These personal impressions help us very much to convey a possibly good picture of each individual dog. Nevertheless, we would like to point out that a dog in a new environment - with new people, new routines and new impressions - can also show itself differently. This is quite normal and is part of every change process. Many dogs open up faster at home and show sides that were not visible in the shelter. Our assessments are based on current observations, but are not a guarantee for every behavior in the new environment. They should provide orientation and show how the dog presents itself in the shelter - and what potential is in him. We are convinced: with patience, understanding and a loving environment, every dog can find its way and develop positively.

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Cujo wurde 10/2024 geboren und misst etwa 55 cm. Im April 2025 wurde er allein im Wald gefunden, wo er orientierungslos umherirrte. Was er zuvor erlebt hat, wissen wir nicht – doch trotz dieser Erfahrung zeigt Cujo eine beeindruckende Sanftheit und Offenheit.Im Shelter zeigt er sich neugierig, aber gleichzeitig ruhig und angenehm ausgeglichen. Mit anderen Hunden ist er verträglich und bewegt sich freundlich in seiner Gruppe. Besonders schön zu sehen ist, dass sich sogar die Welpen in seiner Nähe sehr wohl fühlen – Cujo strahlt eine Ruhe aus, die andere Hunde sofort verstehen.Menschen gegenüber ist Cujo sehr zutraulich: Er sucht Nähe, genießt Streicheleinheiten und zeigt sich verschmust, ohne jemals aufdringlich zu sein. Ein junger Hund, der einfach dankbar ist für jede Form von Zuwendung.Cujo bringt alles mit, um sich zu einem wunderbaren Begleiter zu entwickeln – Lernfreude, Freundlichkeit und ein Herz, das sich nach einem eigenen Zuhause sehnt.Vierbeiner in Not e. V. wünscht sich für Cujo ein liebevolles Zuhause oder eine passende Pflegestelle. Damit dieser junge Hund seine Chance bekommt, leisten wir Vermittlungshilfe und begleiten seinen Weg in ein sicheres, geborgenes Leben. Cujo ist kastriert und wird geimpft, gechippt und nach positiver Vorkontrolle mit einem Schutzvertrag vermittelt.Allgemeiner Hinweis zu unseren Schützlingen: Unsere Hunde in Rumänien werden regelmäßig besucht, damit wir ihr Verhalten und ihre Entwicklung immer wieder neu einschätzen können. Diese persönlichen Eindrücke helfen uns sehr, ein möglichst gutes Bild von jedem einzelnen Hund zu vermitteln. Dennoch möchten wir darauf hinweisen, dass sich ein Hund in einer neuen Umgebung – mit neuen Menschen, neuen Abläufen und neuen Eindrücken – auch anders zeigen kann. Das ist ganz normal und gehört zu jedem Veränderungsprozess dazu. Viele Hunde öffnen sich im Zuhause sogar schneller und zeigen Seiten, die im Shelter gar nicht sichtbar waren. Unsere Einschätzungen basieren daher auf aktuellen Beobachtungen, sind aber keine Garantie für jedes Verhalten im neuen Umfeld. Sie sollen eine Orientierung geben und zeigen, wie der Hund sich im Shelter präsentiert – und welches Potenzial in ihm steckt.Wir sind überzeugt: Mit Geduld, Verständnis und einem liebevollen Umfeld kann jeder Hund seinen Weg finden und sich positiv weiterentwickeln.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Vierbeiner in Not e.V.
Living with Cujo
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by Vierbeiner in Not e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Cujo home

What you'll need for Cujo 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
  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 Cujo

What life with Cujo looks like

Cujo is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Vierbeiner in Not e.V. in Germany.

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

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Cujo, answered.

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