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Diego

Male · Senior · 14 years

Diego • Spitz Mix male dog, born ca. 2012 kg, cm shoulder height 🐾 Diego is looking for his heart person Diego is a quiet dog who longs more than anything for a close bond with "his" person. For him, we ideally seek a single individual – preferably a woman who would be happy to spend a lot of time with him and not ask for too much from him. He enjoys walks together, but prefers shorter rounds, for which he is happy to do several times a day. More important to him than long excursions is the closeness to his person: together relaxing, settling down, and snuggling extensively on the couch – that is exactly Diego’s world. Diego needs people who are simply there for him, who give him security, and who accept him as he is. A home without other animals is a prerequisite for him, as he does not want to have these in his environment. Diego unfortunately has high blood pressure, but this is well managed with medication.

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Diego • Spitz Mix Rüde, geboren ca. 2012 kg, cm Schulterhöhe 🐾 Diego sucht seine Herzensperson Diego ist ein ruhiger Hund, der sich nichts sehnlicher wünscht als eine enge Bindung zu „seinem“ Menschen. Für ihn suchen wir idealerweise eine Einzelperson – am liebsten eine Frau, die bevorzugt er total – die viel Zeit mit ihm verbringen kann und dabei nicht zu viel von ihm verlangt. Er genießt gemeinsame Spaziergänge, bevorzugt dabei jedoch eher kürzere Runden, dafür gerne mehrmals am Tag. Viel wichtiger als lange Ausflüge ist ihm die Nähe zu seinem Menschen: Gemeinsam entspannen, zur Ruhe kommen und ausgiebig auf dem Sofa kuscheln – das ist genau Diegos Welt. Diego braucht Menschen, die einfach für ihn da sind, ihm Sicherheit geben und ihn so annehmen, wie er ist. Ein Zuhause ohne andere Tiere ist für ihn Voraussetzung, da er diese nicht in seinem Umfeld haben möchte. Diego leider unter Bluthochdruck, was aber mit Medikamenten gut eingestellt ist.

Size
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇩🇪Ahrenshöft
Shelter
Tierheim Ahrenshöft
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Cared for by Tierheim Ahrenshöft · Ahrenshöft

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Diego home

What you'll need for Diego 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 Diego

What life with Diego looks like

Diego is a senior dog waiting at Tierheim Ahrenshöft in Ahrenshöft.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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 Diego, answered.

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