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Duffy

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Duffy was found neglected by his owner. Duffy lived with two other dogs with an unkempt, mentally ill elderly woman in Salacea, Romania. The woman was overwhelmed and neglected herself and the dogs. They were thin and completely matted. All three came to the SOS Dogs shelter in Sisterea in October 2026. ITV Grenzenlos is looking for a beautiful home in Germany for Duffy. Duffy is a lively, cheerful little male with a lot of energy and joie de vivre. He is looking for agile people with some dog experience who can give him a good upbringing and guidance. The playful Duffy gets along well with the other dogs and walks nicely on a leash. The handsome fluffy Duffy will bring a lot of good cheer and joy to his new family, but he needs to be kept busy. He has longer hair, which is shown in the photos after being shorn. The little man was born in December 2022 and is only 25 cm tall. He was neutered, chipped, and vaccinated at the shelter. Before departure, he will receive a blood test. He is ready to travel and could travel with the next ITV Grenzenlos transport. Duffy will arrive in Germany on 11/21 at a foster home in Meinersen. Please send us the contact form or call 98 if you want to help Duffy. Duffy in the video: be/3-_1EHtZawo

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Duffy wurde bei seiner Besitzerin verwahrlost Duffy lebte bei einer ungepflegten, psychisch kranken alten Frau in Salacea (Rumänien) zusammen mit anderen zwei weiteren Hunden. Die Frau war völlig überfordert und ließ sich und die Hunde verwahrlosen. Sie waren dünn und völlig verfilzt. Alle drei kamen im Oktober 2026 ins Tierheim von SOS Dogs in Sisterea. Für Duffy sucht der ITV Grenzenlos ein schönes Zuhause in Deutschland. Duffy ist ein aufgeweckter, fröhlicher kleiner Rüde mit viel Energie und Lebensfreude. Er sucht agile Menschen mit etwas Hundeerfahrung, die ihm eine gute Erziehung und Orientierung geben. Der verspielte Duffy versteht sich gut mit den anderen Hunden und geht brav an der Leine. Der hübsche wuschelige Duffy wird viel gute Laune und Freude in seine neue Familie bringen, er muss aber beschäftigt werden. Er hat längeres Fell, auf den Fotos ist er geschoren. Der kleine Mann ist im Dezember 2022 geboren und nur 25 cm groß. Er wurde im Tierheim kastriert, gechipt und geimpft. Vor der Ausreise bekommt er noch einen Blutschnelltest. Er ist reisefertig und könnte mit dem nächsten Transport des ITV Grenzenlos ausreisen. Duffy kommt am 21. 11. nach Deutschland in eine Pflegestelle in Meinersen. Bitte senden Sie uns das Kontaktformular oder rufen Sie an oder 98, wenn Sie Duffy helfen möchten. Duffy im Video: be/3-_1EHtZawo

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Essel

Shelter

ITV Grenzenlos e.V.

Living with Duffy

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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About Duffy

What life with Duffy looks like

Duffy is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at ITV Grenzenlos e.V. in Essel.

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 Duffy, answered.

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