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Bernese Mountain Dog · Male · Senior · 9 years

Der liebe Elwin konnte aufgrund veränderter Lebensumstände sein Pflegekörbchen bei BSiN aufstellen. Elwin zeigt sich sowohl seinen Pflegemenschen als auch fremden Menschen gegenüber immer freundlich. Elwin liebt seine Spaziergänge und läuft unterwegs sehr gut an der Leine. Auch fährt Elwin sehr gerne im Auto mit.Für Elwin suchen wir Menschen, welche Lust auf ausgiebige Spaziergänge haben um gemeinsam das bunte Leben zu entdecken.Pflegeort: Nähe SinsheimAus Erfahrung wissen wir, dass sich unsere Schützlinge in ihren Pflegestellen jeden Tag weiterentwickeln.Im Tagebuch der Pflegestelle können Sie die weitere Entwicklung des BSiN Schützlings verfolgen.Wichtig:- eine

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Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Nümbrecht
Shelter
Berner Sennenhunde in Not e.V.
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Elwin home

What you'll need for Elwin in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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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
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Elwin

What life with Elwin looks like

Elwin is a senior bernese mountain dog dog waiting at Berner Sennenhunde in Not e.V. in Nümbrecht.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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.

Nümbrecht, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Elwin, answered.

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