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Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy

Dexter – young German Shepherd seeks safety, patience, and trustDexter came from Nyírbátor to Bugac into our temporary foster home. Previously, he lived with Roma where he was severely mistreated.When we were last in Bugac to photograph the dogs, it took almost 20 minutes to get Dexter out of his run. He crawled and climbed around frantically, full of fear.Outside, we spent over an hour with him and went for walks together. He kept getting startled and would crawl anxiously beside us.Step by step, Dexter is learning that people can also mean safety. He wants to regain trust.Dexter is a German Shepherd born mid-August 2024 and is approximately 65 cm tall.He is not aggressive towards other dogs; he shows himself friendly and social. He can be rehomed as a single dog or added to an existing dog household.Dexter needs people with patience, consistency, and empathy who can provide him with security and help him lead a normal dog life again. Once he has gained trust, he will surely show what German Shepherds are known for: loyalty, attachment, and a big heart.Dexter is neutered and a Caniv 4 D test from April 2026 is negative.Who gives this young German Shepherd the chance to leave his past behind and become the loyal companion he is meant to be? 🐾❤️ We are happy to answer your questions. This animal can be anxious in unfamiliar situations.

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Dexter – junger Schäferhund sucht Sicherheit, Geduld und VertrauenDexter kam aus Nyírbátor nach Bugac in unsere vorübergehende Pflegestelle. Zuvor lebte er bei Roma, wo er schwer misshandelt wurde.Als wir das letzte Mal in Bugac waren, um die Hunde zu fotografieren, dauerte es fast 20 Minuten, bis wir Dexter aus dem Zwinger holen konnten. Er kroch und kletterte panisch umher, voller Angst.Draußen verbrachten wir über eine Stunde mit ihm und gingen gemeinsam spazieren. Immer wieder erschrak er und kroch ängstlich neben uns her.Seitdem geht die Pflegestelle täglich mit ihm spazieren, und wann immer es die Zeit erlaubt, bleibt sie bei ihm im Zwinger. Schritt für Schritt lernt Dexter, dass Menschen auch Sicherheit bedeuten können. Er möchte wieder vertrauen.Dexter ist ein Schäferhund, geboren Mitte August 2024, und ca. 65 cm groß.Er ist nicht aggressiv gegenüber anderen Hunden, zeigt sich freundlich und sozial. Er kann als Einzelhund oder zu einem bereits vorhandenen Hund vermittelt werden.Dexter braucht menschen mit Geduld, Beständigkeit und Einfühlungsvermögen, die ihm Sicherheit geben und ihm helfen, wieder ein normales Hundeleben zu führen. Wenn er erst einmal Vertrauen gefasst hat, wird er ganz sicher das zeigen, was Schäferhunde ausmacht: Loyalität, Bindung und ein großes Herz.Dexter ist kastriert und ein Caniv 4 D Test vom April 2026 ist negativ.Wer gibt diesem jungen Schäferhund die Chance, seine Vergangenheit hinter sich zu lassen und zu dem treuen Begleiter zu werden, der in ihm steckt? 🐾❤️ Gerne beantworten wir Ihre Fragen.

Size
Large
Age
Puppy
Location
🇩🇪Nordwalde
Shelter
Hundepfoten Steinfurt e.V.
Living with Dexter T
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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Bringing Dexter T home

What you'll need for Dexter T 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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Dexter T

What life with Dexter T looks like

Dexter T is a large puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Hundepfoten Steinfurt e.V. in Nordwalde.

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. 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 Dexter T, answered.

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