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Ernesto

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Ernesto, born approximately January 2023, neutered, approximately 60 cm shoulder height, at the shelter since April 2023. Ernesto is one of 20 puppies found abandoned. The puppies were initially cared for by a private individual in Valcea until they were vaccinated, but had to move to the shelter because there was no other long-term solution. Ernesto has since grown into a sturdy male. Initially, he was very reserved and unapproachable, but through visits from our volunteers and the resulting exercise, he has become much happier and more curious. He loves to run across the meadow and take a dip in the hotly contested water trough. The first positive foundation has been laid, and now Ernesto needs people to show him how much more beautiful life can be. Currently in Romania and allowed to travel if a home is found. Travels chipped and vaccinated (EU vaccination passport; vaccinations: rabies and basic vaccination). All dogs are treated for intestinal parasites and ectoparasites upon arrival at the shelter and at least once a year thereafter. The described behavioral observations are based on everyday life at 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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09/2024 Ernesto, geboren ca. 01/2023, kastriert, ca. 60 cm Schulterhöhe, im Shelter seit 04/2023 Ernesto ist einer von 20 Welpen, die ausgesetzt gefunden wurden. Bis zur Grundimmunisierung kamen die Welpen bei einer Privatperson in Valcea unter, mussten danach aber ins Shelter umziehen weil es keine andere langfristige Lösung gab. Mittlerweile ist aus dem kleinen Ernesto ein stattlicher Rüde geworden. Zunächst war er sehr zurückhaltend und nicht anfassbar, durch den Besuch unserer Volontäre und den damit möglichen Auslauf ist er viel fröhlicher und neugieriger geworden. Er liebt es über die Wiese zu flitzen und im heiß umkämpften Wasserbottich zu baden. Der erste positive Grundstein ist gelegt und nun braucht Ernesto Menschen, die ihm zeigen wie viel schöner das Leben noch 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 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

Large

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Hope for Future e.V.

Living with Ernesto

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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About Ernesto

What life with Ernesto looks like

Ernesto is a large 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. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Ernesto, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ernesto?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this 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 Ernesto on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ernesto if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hope for Future 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Ernesto 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 Ernesto 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 Hope for Future e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ernesto 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.