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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Dodo came to us together with two other dogs via a friend animal welfare organization from abroad. At first, he is a bit skeptical but warms up quickly. Once he does, he likes to show his playful side and it comes out well. In certain situations, he is quite confident and knows exactly what he wants. Dodo was born with a misplacement of the left front paw. However, in everyday life, he is not restricted by this. During the regular veterinary check-up, a heart murmur was detected, which still needs to be further clarified. Nonetheless, it is assumed that Dodo will need heart medication permanently (he does not need any at the moment, however).

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Dodo kam gemeinsam mit zwei weiteren Hunden über eine befreundete Auslandstierschutzorganisation zu uns. Zu Beginn ist er ein wenig skeptisch, taut jedeoch schnell auf. Wenn er einmal aufgetaut ist, zeigt er gerne seine lustige Seite und kommt mit dieser auch gut zum Vorschein. In gewissen Situationen ist er ziemlich selbstbewusst und weis ganz genau was er will. Dodo ist mit einer Fehlstellung an der linken Vorderpfote geboren wurden. Im Alltag ist er dadurch jedoch nicht eingeschränkt. Bei der regulären tierärztlichen Untersuchung wurde ein Herzgeräusch festgestellt, welches noch weiter abgeklärt werden muss. Allerdings ist davon auszugehen, dass Dodo dauerhaft Herzmedikamente benötigen wird ( Aktuel benötigt er jedoch keine.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Velbert
Shelter
Tierheim Velbert
Living with Dodo
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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Bringing Dodo home

What you'll need for Dodo 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
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    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
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    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
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    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 Dodo

What life with Dodo looks like

Dodo is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Velbert in Velbert.

An 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. 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 Dodo, answered.

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