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Erik

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Erik ist ein fröhlicher und aufgeschlossener Rüde, der die Nähe zu Menschen ganz besonders genießt. Er freut sich über Streicheleinheiten und Aufmerksamkeit und ist am liebsten dort, wo seine Menschen sind. Dabei drängt er sich nicht unangenehm in den Vordergrund, sondern begleitet seine Bezugspersonen aufmerksam und mit sichtbarer Freude. Seine freundliche Art macht ihn zu einem Hund, der schnell eine enge Verbindung zu seinen Menschen aufbaut. Gleichzeitig steckt in Erik viel Energie und Neugier. Er liebt Spaziergänge, gemeinsames Spielen und kleine Trainingseinheiten. Erik ist klug, aufmerksam und lernt schnell. Grundkommandos beherrscht er bereits und neue Aufgaben nimmt er motiviert an. Auch draußen zeigt er sich angenehm unkompliziert. Er läuft gut an der Leine, erkundet interessiert neue Wege und schnuppert ausgiebig in seiner Umgebung. Autos, Fahrräder und auch lautere Geräusche verunsichern ihn nicht. Mit anderen Hunden kommt Erik gut zurecht und freut sich über gemeinsame Unternehmungen und Spielmöglichkeiten. Auch beim Futter ist er unkompliziert und verträgt sowohl Trockenfutter als auch Nassfutter ohne bekannte Unverträglichkeiten. Erik sucht Menschen, die Freude daran haben, einen aktiven Hund in ihren Alltag einzubeziehen und ihm gleichzeitig Orientierung und verlässliche Strukturen zu geben. Besonders schön wäre für ihn ein Zuhause, in dem Nähe, gemeinsame Erlebnisse und ein echtes Miteinander selbstverständlich sind. Vielleicht bist du genau der Mensch, an dessen Seite Erik seine Lebensfreude ausleben und endlich wirklich zuhause sein darf.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Jessen (Elster)
Shelter
Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV
Living with Erik
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV · Jessen (Elster)Learn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Erik home

What you'll need for Erik 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 Erik

What life with Erik looks like

Erik is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV in Jessen (Elster).

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Jessen (Elster), Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Erik, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Erik?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Erik on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Erik if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Erik 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 Erik 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 Tierschutzverein House of animals Marfino eV early rather than rehoming privately; they know Erik 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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