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Name: Eric. Breed: Istrian Hound. Born: 1.2022. Sex: male. Size: medium. Neutered/Spayed: still too young. Location / Country: Italy Description Eric – disposed of like trash on the highway We can only imagine Eric's fate… Presumably a hunter acquired him for hunting, but he failed the training and proved unfit as a hunting dog. What else should a cold-blooded, heartless hunter do with such an animal? He gets rid of him the way one discards an empty box of chocolates, completely ignoring that a dog is a wonderful living being who is surely far more loving and warmhearted than some of our two-legged fellow creatures. Eric met this fate on a heavily trafficked highway. His previous owner abandoned him there, leaving Eric to his fate and to the dangers of such a busy road… Fortunately, the poor wandering Eric was discovered quite quickly and could be rescued by a kind animal welfare volunteer. Today Eric lives with the animal welfare volunteer and turns out to be a particularly sweet, cuddly little male dog who enjoys every bit of human closeness and petting. Eric truly appreciates a soft, cozy, warm spot to rest. He also gets along very well with his four-legged companions. The male loves to roam about with them and enjoys playing, romping, and wrestling – all with fun and joy, but without aggression. Eric clearly shows that he values the life of a family dog. Whether as a single prince or in the company of likeable companions, either would suit Eric. But he also shows that he is not really suited to be a hunting dog. Does Eric make you curious? Would you like to give Eric a beloved warm, safe place paired with love and security? Eric would thank you for a lifetime and faithfully accompany you. We look forward to your message about Eric! Cat-compatible: unknown. Compatible with other dogs: with males, with females. Contact person: Sabine Finkenzeller Email: « Sally (von Olivia) Godzilla » More dogs

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Name: Eric. Rasse: Istrischer JagdhundAlter: geboren =1.2022. Geschlecht: männlichGröße: mittelgross. Kastriert/Sterilisiert: noch zu klein Aufenthalts Ort / Land: Italien Beschreibung Eric – wie Müll auf der Schnellstraße entsorgt Wir können uns das Schicksal von Eric nur ausmalen… Vermutlich wurde er von einem Jäger für die Jagd angeschafft, hat die Ausbildung aber nicht bestanden und zeigte sich als Jagdhund untauglich. Was soll ein kaltblütiger und herzloser Jäger mit so einem Tier? Er entledigt sich seiner, wie man eine leere Pralinenschachtel entsorgt. Dabei völlig verdrängend, dass ein Hund ein wunderbares Lebewesen ist, das bestimmt deutlich lieber und herzlicher als mancher zweibeiniger Artgenosse von uns ist. Eric suchte dies Schicksal auf einer stark befahrenen Schnellstraße heim. Sein vorheriger Besitzer setzte ihn dort aus und überließ Eric seinem Schicksal und den Gefahren einer so großen Strasse… Glücklicherweise wurde der arme herumirrende Eric recht schnell entdeckt und konnte von einer lieben Tierschützerin gerettet werden. Heute lebt Eric bei der Tierschützerin und entpuppt sich als besonders lieber und verschmuster kleiner Hundemann, der jegliche menschliche Nähe und Streicheleinheit extrem genießt. Eric weiß ein weiches und gemütliches warmes Plätzchen sehr zu schätzen. Aber auch mit seinen vierbeinigen Artgenossen kommt der Rüde sehr gut aus, strolcht mit ihnen herum und spielt sowie tobt und balgt gern mit ihnen – alles mit Spaß und Freude, aber ohne Aggressionen. Eric zeigt sehr deutlich, dass er das Leben eines Familienhundes sehr zu schätzen weiß. Ob als Einzelprinz oder in Gesellschaft mit liebenswürdigen Artgenossen, beides wäre Eric recht. Aber er zeigt auch, dass er eher nicht zum Jagdhund taugt. Macht Eric Sie neugierig? Möchten Sie Eric, das geliebte warme sichere Plätzchen gepaart mit Liebe und Geborgenheit geben? Eric würde es Ihnen ein Leben lang danke und Sie treu begleiten. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Nachricht für Eric! Katzenverträglich: unbekannt. Verträglich mit Artgenossen: mit Rüden, mit Hündinnen Ansprechpartner:Sabine Finkenzeller Email: « Sally (von Olivia) Godzilla » Weitere Hunde

Size
Medium
Age
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Location
🇩🇪Wedel
Shelter
Adozioni del cuore e.V.
Living with Eric
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Adozioni del cuore e.V. · Wedel

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Eric home

What you'll need for Eric 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 Eric

What life with Eric looks like

Eric is a medium-sized dog waiting at Adozioni del cuore e.V. in Wedel.

A 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.

Wedel, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Eric, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Eric?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Adozioni del cuore e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Eric on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Eric 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 Adozioni del cuore e.V. whether they will for Eric, 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 Eric already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Adozioni del cuore e.V. lists Eric as neutered. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Adozioni del cuore 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 Eric isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Adozioni del cuore 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 Eric 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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