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Enzo

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 2 years

Enzo, born approximately April 2024, neutered, approximately 50-55 cm, at the shelter since May 2025. Enzo and Siana, his sister, were born around April 2024 and have lived with us in a blue shipping container since May 2025. At first, many people might find this setting alarming, but for these two dogs, it was the key to their development. When they arrived, they were so terrified that they barely emerged from the farthest corner. Every human was pure panic. One might have thought they would never trust anyone. Although the half-height door of their container made it possible to jump over at any time, they never did. Instead, they slowly began to feel safe. Today, Enzo and Siana are almost unrecognizable. From two panicked dogs, they have become playful, bouncy, and curious dogs that now genuinely seek human contact. They come very close, let themselves be touched, and show more and more interest in their environment every day. It's no longer a comparison to the dogs that used to sit in the corner full of fear. Of course, both still need time. They do not yet meet the "standard dog" that walks on a leash and takes a relaxed walk. But they have gone through a very special development and deserve people who can see and appreciate that. For Enzo, we are looking for patient, understanding people who do not expect a perfect dog, but who enjoy seeing trust grow. Both should also absolutely move to at least one confident other dog, as dog contacts give them enormous security. Whoever gives Enzo a chance will not get a perfect dog - but a small miracle that has learned step by step that life can be beautiful. Located in Romania and allowed to leave if a home is found. Travels chipped and vaccinated (EU vaccination passport; vaccinations: rabies and basic immunization). All dogs are neutered at the age of 7 to 9 months. A 4D-SNAP test is performed, which only reflects the infection status at the time of the test and does not reliably exclude a previous or very recent infection. They are also treated against intestinal parasites and ectoparasites at their arrival at the shelter and at least once a year. The described behavioral observations are based on everyday life in the shelter and may be different in a domestic environment under changed living conditions. The transport (registered with Traces) will be organized and carried out by us, as far as legally possible for the destination country. Please note the information on this page:

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05/2026 Enzo geboren ca. 04/2024, kastriert, ca. 50–55 cm, im Shelter seit 05/2025 – zwei ehemalige Angsthunde auf dem Weg ins Leben Enzo und Siana, seine Schwester, sind etwa 04/2024 geboren und leben seit 05/2025 bei uns in einem blauen Seecontainer. Für viele Menschen mag das im ersten Moment schlimm klingen – doch für diese beiden Hunde war genau dieser geschützte Rahmen der Schlüssel zu ihrer Entwicklung. Als sie zu uns kamen, waren beide so extrem verängstigt, dass sie kaum aus der hintersten Ecke herauskamen. Jeder Mensch bedeutete pure Panik. Man hätte gedacht, dass sie niemals Vertrauen fassen würden. Obwohl die halbhohe Tür ihres Containers jederzeit ein Überspringen möglich gemacht hätte, haben sie dies nie getan. Stattdessen begannen sie langsam, sich sicher zu fühlen. Heute sind Enzo und Siana kaum wiederzuerkennen. Aus zwei panisch erstarrten Hunden sind witzige, herumhüpfende und neugierige Hunde geworden, die die Nähe zum Menschen inzwischen richtig suchen. Sie kommen ganz nah heran, lassen sich gut anfassen und zeigen jeden Tag mehr Interesse an ihrer Umwelt. Es ist kein Vergleich mehr zu den Hunden, die früher nur voller Angst in der Ecke saßen. Natürlich brauchen beide weiterhin Zeit. Sie entsprechen noch nicht dem „Standardhund“, der selbstverständlich an der Leine läuft und entspannt spazieren geht. Doch sie haben eine ganz besondere Entwicklung durchgemacht und verdienen Menschen, die genau das sehen und wertschätzen können. Für Enzo suchen wir geduldige, verständnisvolle Menschen, die keinen fertigen Hund erwarten, sondern Freude daran haben, Vertrauen wachsen zu sehen. Beide sollten außerdem unbedingt zu mindestens einem souveränen anderen Hund ziehen, da ihnen Hundekontakte enorm viel Sicherheit geben. Wer Enzo eine Chance gibt, bekommt keinen perfekten Hund – sondern ein kleines Wunder, das Schritt für Schritt gelernt hat, dass das Leben vielleicht doch schön sein kann. Befindet sich aktuell in Rumänien und darf ausreisen, wenn er ein Zuhause gefunden hat. Reist gechipt und geimpft (EU Impfpass; Impfungen: Tollwut und Grundimmunisierung). Alle Hunde werden im Alter von 7 bis 9 Monaten kastriert. Hierbei wird ein 4D-SNAP-Test durchgeführt, der lediglich den Infektionsstatus zum Zeitpunkt der Testung wiederspiegelt und eine frühere oder sehr frische Infektion nicht sicher ausschließen kann. Ebenso werden sie bei ihrer Ankunft im Shelter sowie anschließend mindestens einmal jährlich gegen Darmparasiten und Ektoparasiten behandelt. Die geschilderten Verhaltensbeobachtungen basieren auf dem Alltag im Shelter und können sich in einem häuslichen Umfeld unter veränderten Lebensbedingungen entsprechend anders darstellen. Der Transport (angemeldet mit Traces) wird von uns, so weit es für das Bestimmungsland rechtlich möglich ist, organisiert und durchgeführt. Bitte beachten Sie die Informationen auf dieser Seite:

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Hope for Future e.V.
Living with Enzo
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Hope for Future e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Enzo home

What you'll need for Enzo in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Enzo

What life with Enzo looks like

Enzo is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hope for Future e.V. in Germany.

A young 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. Many dogs and cats leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport, but this varies by shelter, so confirm what is included with the shelter.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Enzo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Enzo?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Hope for Future e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Enzo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Enzo if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Hope for Future e.V. whether they will for Enzo, what they require (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 Enzo already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Hope for Future e.V. lists Enzo as vaccinated, microchipped and neutered or spayed. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Hope for Future e.V., so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Enzo isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Hope for Future e.V. about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Enzo 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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