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Elvis (Zuhause und Paten gesucht)

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

As cute as our Elvis may look, he’s unfortunately anything but an easy dog. He came to us as a confiscated animal. According to reports from his former home, things weren’t exactly peaceful there, which probably left him traumatized. At first, the male dog was constantly on edge. He’s an excellent climber and jumper, and it took us quite some time to find a room he couldn’t escape from. Meanwhile, he’s become calmer—but he’s still “small but mighty.” Elvis has two faces. With his familiar caregivers, he’s very affectionate; they can cuddle him and do pretty much anything with him. He’s also incredibly cuddly around them. On the other hand, he generally doesn’t like strangers at first—and you really have to be very careful around him. We’re currently training him to wear a muzzle so we can handle him safely in special situations. His volunteer dog walker takes him on longer walks to help him relax. He’s very smart and quick to learn, but he has little patience. She practices basic commands with him, and he loves scent games and playing in the water. Elvis is neither a family dog nor a beginner’s dog. We’re looking for experienced hands who can give this handsome male dog plenty of time and patience and offer him a wonderful new life. If you’re interested in Elvis, please feel free to send us a detailed email.

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So niedlich unser Elvis auch aussieht, er ist leider alles andere als ein einfacher Hund. Er kam als Sicherstellung zu uns. In seinem ehemaligen Zuhause ging es den Aussagen zufolge nicht gerade friedlich zu, was ihn vermutlich traumatisiert hat. Anfangs stand der Rüde permanent unter Strom. Er kann super klettern und springen und es hat eine Weile gedauert, bis wir ein Zimmer gefunden haben, aus dem er nicht entkommen kann. Mittlerweile ist er ruhiger geworden, aber immer noch „klein, aber oho”. Elvis hat zwei Gesichter. Mit seinen vertrauten Pflegern ist er sehr lieb, sie können ihn knuddeln und alles mit ihm machen. Bei ihnen ist er auch sehr verschmust. Fremde Menschen mag er dagegen in der Regel erstmal nicht, da muss man schon sehr vorsichtig sein. Wir machen gerade Maulkorbtraining mit ihm, um ihn in besonderen Situationen händeln zu können. Seine ehrenamtliche Gassigängerin macht längere Spaziergänge mit ihm, damit er zur Ruhe kommt. Er ist sehr schlau und lernfähig, hat aber wenig Geduld. Sie übt mit ihm die Grundkommandos, und er liebt Suchspiele und Wasser. Elvis ist weder ein Familienhund noch ein Anfängerhund. Wir suchen für den hübschen Rüden wirklich erfahrene Hände, die viel Zeit und Geduld mitbringen und ihm ein schönes neues Leben bieten können. Wenn Sie sich für Elvis interessieren, schreiben Sie uns gerne eine ausführliche E-Mail.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Cologne
Shelter
Tierheim Köln
Living with Elvis (Zuhause und Paten gesucht)
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Köln · CologneLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Elvis (Zuhause und Paten gesucht) home

What you'll need for Elvis (Zuhause und Paten gesucht) 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 Elvis (Zuhause und Paten gesucht)

What life with Elvis (Zuhause und Paten gesucht) looks like

Elvis (Zuhause und Paten gesucht) is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Köln in Cologne.

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 Elvis (Zuhause und Paten gesucht), answered.

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