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Enrico

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

Age: Born around 2017 Gender: Male Neutered: Yes Temperament: Very insecure, well tolerable with other dogs Size: Approximately 45 cm In shelter since: April 2019 This is Enrico and we hope that his journey here in the shelter has not yet reached its goal. Our Enrico came to our shelter as a young dog. The situation there greatly affected him, causing him to withdraw more and more. He had learned that it was easiest to avoid people and would avoid any attempts at contact, instead retreating to his hut. He does not know how to be touched by people. What he experienced on the street before the shelter, we do not know, but good experiences did not seem to be among them. Currently, Enrico has made it his mission to bark loudly at anyone approaching the run. If one ignores this and enters the run, he quickly retreats. He is completely unsettled and does not know how to interact with people. With other dogs, however, he gets along very well. His communication is good, and they have grown into a close group. We are looking for people for Enrico who are aware that it will be a long road until he learns to trust. In his new home, he would surely benefit from a confident only dog who shows him that living together with people can be harmonious and that both sides can profit. He still knows very little and must be led to everything gradually. It will certainly be small steps, but the effort will surely pay off, and one day Enrico will also become a family dog who can enjoy the proximity of his people. If you are such special people who are willing to take on this challenge and see the dog behind Enrico's defensive behavior, then please get in touch. Enrico has waited too long to be pulled out of his snail shell! If you are interested in Enrico, please fill out our application form or send us an email or a message on Facebook. Enrico is ready to travel and can travel to Germany with the next transport. Our dogs travel legally with Traces. Traces refers to the database system that monitors the entire animal transport within the EU. The dogs travel vaccinated, microchipped, and dewormed, and have an EU passport. Additionally, a rapid test for the following Mediterranean diseases is conducted for dogs over 12 months of age before travel arrangements: Borreliosis, Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichiosis, Dirofilariosis, and leishmaniasis. The sponsorship for Enrico has been taken over by Ulla W., ensuring a full food bowl. Many thanks on behalf of the dogs!. Gets along with other dogs.

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Steckbrief Alter: ca. 2017 geboren Geschlecht: männlich Kastriert: ja Charakter: sehr unsicher, gut verträglich mit anderen Hunden Größe: ca. 45 cm Im Shelter seit: April 2019 Das ist Enrico und auch für ihn hoffen wir, dass seine Reise hier im Shelter noch nicht das Ziel erreicht hat.Unser Enrico kam als junger Hund in unser Shelter. Ihm machte die Situation dort sehr zu schaffen, so dass er sich immer mehr zurückzog. Er hatte gelernt, dass es am einfachsten ist, die Menschen zu meiden und so ging er jedem Kontaktversucht aus dem Weg und zog sich lieber in seine Hütte zurück.Er kennt es nicht, von Menschen berührt zu werden. Was er vor dem Shelter auf der Straße erlebt hat, wissen wir nicht, aber gute Erfahrungen schienen es nicht gewesen zu sein.Mittlerweile hat Enrico es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, alle lauthals zu verbellen, die sich dem Zwinger nähern. Ignoriert man das und betritt den Zwinger, legt er ganz schnell den Rückzug ein. Er ist völlig verunsichert und weiß nicht, wie er mit uns Menschen umgehen sollMit anderen Hunden kommt er unterdessen sehr gut klar. Da ist seine Kommunikation sehr gut und sie sind zu einer engen Gruppe zusammengewachsen.Wir suchen Menschen für Enrico, die sich bewusst sind, dass es ein weiter Weg werden wird, bis er lernt zu vertrauen. In seinem neuen Zuhause würde ihm sicher ein souveräner Ersthund helfen, der ihm zeigt, dass ein Zusammenleben mit Menschen harmonisch verlaufen kann und beide Seiten voneinander profitieren.Er kennt noch nicht viel und man muss ihm behutsam an alles ranführen. Es werden sicher kleine Schritte sein, aber sicher wird sich die Mühe lohnen und irgendwann wird auch aus Enrico ein Familienhund werden, der die Nähe seiner Menschen genießen kann.Wenn ihr solch besondere Menschen seid, die Lust haben, diese Herausforderung anzunehmen und in Enrico den Hund sehen, der sich hinter der abwehrenden Haltung verbirgt, dann meldet euch gerne.Viel zu lange wartet Enrico schon darauf, dass man ihn aus seinem Schneckenhaus herausholt! Wenn Sie Interesse an Enrico haben, füllen Sie bitte unseren Interessentenbogen aus oder schreiben Sie uns eine E-Mail an oder eine Nachricht über Facebook. Enrico ist ausreisefertig und kann mit dem nächsten Transport nach Deutschland reisen. Unsere Hunde reisen legal mit Traces. Als Traces bezeichnet man das Datenbanksystem, mit dem der gesamte Tierverkehr innerhalb der EU überwacht wird. Die Hunde reisen geimpft, gechipt und entwurmt aus und besitzen einen EU-Pass. Des Weiteren wird bei Hunden ab 12 Monaten vor der Ausreise ein Schnelltest auf folgende Mittelmeerkrankheiten durchgeführt: Borreliose, Anaplasmose, Ehrlichiose, Dirofilariose und Leishmaniose. Die Patenschaft für Enrico hat Ulla W. übernommen und sorgt somit für ein gefülltes Näpfchen. Vielen Dank im Namen der Hunde!

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Alfter
Shelter
Seelen für Seelchen e.V.
Living with Enrico
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Seelen für Seelchen e.V. · AlfterLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Enrico home

What you'll need for Enrico 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 Enrico

What life with Enrico looks like

Enrico is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Seelen für Seelchen e.V. in Alfter.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Enrico, answered.

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