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Dodo

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 5 years

Dodo, born approximately September 2021, neutered, approximately 50 cm shoulder height, at the shelter since November 2021. Dodo was rescued by Maria along with other puppies. Instead of a sheltered start, he has also experienced the harsh sides of life and a warm, cozy bed in a home of his own has so far been denied him. Dodo has now grown from a puppy to an adult dog and is still at the shelter, without ever receiving an inquiry. The charming fellow with the slightly crooked mouth always looks a bit like he's smiling mischievously. As our videos show, Dodo is currently a bit reserved when it comes to physical contact. But if you take the time to quietly come to the kennel, he becomes curious and begins to seek out the proximity. As soon as he has gained trust, he even likes to be fed from the hand or sniffs extensively at our volunteers. We are convinced that Dodo can quickly thaw and unfold his full potential in an experienced home, ideally with other confident dogs. In dealing with the other dogs in the exercise area, he shows himself to be social and harmonious. With a little patience and love, Dodo will certainly become a faithful companion. Currently located in Romania and allowed to travel out if a home is found. Travels chipped and vaccinated (EU vaccination passport; vaccinations: rabies and basic immunization). All dogs are treated against intestinal parasites and ectoparasites at their arrival at the shelter and subsequently at least once a year. The described behavioral observations are based on everyday life at the shelter and may be different in a domestic environment under changed living conditions. The transport (registered with Traces) will be organized and carried out by us, as far as legally possible for the destination country. Please note the information on this page.

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05/2025 Dodo, geboren ca. 09/2021, kastriert, ca. 50 cm Schulterhöhe, im Shelter seit 11/2021 Dodo wurde zusammen mit anderen Welpen von Maria gerettet. Statt einem behüteten Start hat er also auch schon die harten Seiten des Lebens kennengelernt und ein warmes, kuscheliges Körbchen in einem eigenen Zuhause blieb ihm bislang leider verwehrt. Dodo ist mittlerweile vom Welpen zum erwachsenen Hund geworden und immer noch im Shelter, ohne je eine Anfrage bekommen zu haben. Der charmante Kerl mit dem leicht schiefen Mund sieht immer ein bisschen so aus, als wenn er verschmitzt lächelt. Wie unsere Videos zeigen, ist Dodo aktuell noch ein bisschen zurückhaltend, wenn es um körperlichen Kontakt geht. Doch wenn man sich die Zeit nimmt, ruhig zu ihm in den Zwinger zu kommen, wird er neugierig und beginnt, die Nähe zu suchen. Sobald er Vertrauen gefasst hat, lässt er sich sogar gerne aus der Hand füttern oder schnuppert ausgiebig an unseren Volontären. Wir sind überzeugt, dass Dodo in einem erfahrenen Zuhause, idealerweise mit anderen souveränen Hunden, schnell auftauen und sein volles Potential entfalten kann. Im Umgang mit den anderen Hunden im Auslauf zeigt er sich sozial und harmonisch. Mit etwas Geduld und Liebe wird Dodo sicherlich zu einem treuen Begleiter. Befindet sich aktuell in Rumänien und darf ausreisen, wenn er ein Zuhause gefunden hat. Reist gechipt und geimpft (EU Impfpass; Impfungen: Tollwut und Grundimmunisierung). Alle Hunde werden bei ihrer Ankunft im Shelter sowie anschließend mindestens einmal jährlich gegen Darmparasiten und Ektoparasiten behandelt. Die geschilderten Verhaltensbeobachtungen basieren auf dem Alltag im Shelter und können sich in einem häuslichen Umfeld unter veränderten Lebensbedingungen entsprechend anders darstellen. Der Transport (angemeldet mit Traces) wird von uns, so weit es für das Bestimmungsland rechtlich möglich ist, organisiert und durchgeführt. Bitte beachten Sie die Informationen auf dieser Seite:

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Hope for Future e.V.
Living with Dodo
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Hope for Future e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

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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
    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 Dodo

What life with Dodo looks like

Dodo is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hope for Future e.V. in Germany.

An 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.

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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. Hope for Future e.V. 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 — Hope for Future 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 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 Hope for Future e.V. 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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