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Dodo

Mixed Breed · Male

The friendly Dodo came to a rescue center after the death of his owner. After more than six months, no one was found to give him a new home, so Ancsa finally took him to her animal shelter. Here, Dodo shows himself to be very people-oriented, calm and obedient. As soon as he is allowed to leave his kennel, he seeks contact with his caregivers and enjoys every form of affection. Dodo is a sweet, balanced dog, obedient and with a desire to please. Visually, Dodo is reminiscent of an XS shepherd dog and has a shoulder height of about 50 cm. We wish Dodo a loving, permanent home, preferably in a quieter residential area, as we cannot say for sure what environmental stimuli he has experienced so far. We cannot currently make reliable statements about his compatibility with other dogs, as he is still alone in the open run. However, in the open run, he shows himself to be confident and calm and does not react to barking dogs in the surrounding kennels.

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Der freundliche Dodo kam nach dem Tod seines Besitzers in eine Auffangstation. Da sich auch nach über sechs Monaten niemand fand, der ihm ein neues Zuhause geben wollte, nahm Ancsa ihn schließlich in ihr Tierheim auf. Hier zeigt sich Dodo sehr menschenbezogen, ruhig und folgsam. Sobald er seinen Zwinger verlassen darf, sucht er den Kontakt zu seinen Bezugspersonen und genießt jede Form von Zuwendung. Dodo ist ein lieber, ausgeglichener Hund, folgsam und mit dem Willen, zu gefallen. Optisch erinnert Dodo an einen XS‑Schäferhund und hat eine Schulterhöhe von etwa 50 cm . Für Dodo wünschen wir uns ein liebevolles, dauerhaftes Zuhause, gerne in ruhigerer Wohnlage, da wir nicht sicher sagen können, welche Umweltreize er bisher kennengelernt hat. Zur Verträglichkeit mit Artgenossen können wir derzeit keine verlässlichen Angaben machen, da er im Freilauf noch allein ist. Im Freilauf zeigt er sich jedoch souverän und gelassen und reagiert nicht auf bellende Hunde in den umliegenden Zwingern.

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Solingen
Shelter
Fellfreunde e.V.
Cared for by Fellfreunde e.V. · SolingenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

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 adult mixed breed dog waiting at Fellfreunde e.V. in Solingen.

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. 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. Fellfreunde 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 — Fellfreunde 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 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 Fellfreunde 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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