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Erni

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Puppy · 4 months

Sometimes human cruelty knows no bounds. Fortunately, there are always people who are not capable of such deeds and do not look away when someone needs help. In this case, it involves a basket of puppies only a few weeks old, left out in the middle of nowhere. Without a dog mom, without shelter, and without food or water. A girl found the basket, raised the alarm, and safely brought all five puppies to a foster family where they are being lovingly cared for and raised. One of these little rascals is Erni. Like his other siblings, he is a really cute little guy who, at his age, currently does exactly three things – and in pretty much the same order: play with his siblings, eat, sleep, and then start all over again. Currently, Erni shows no signs of illness and seems to be a top-fit, little puppy boy whose big goal is to grow big and strong and hopefully find his own family soon. Unfortunately, the parents are not known, so it’s not clear how big or small the litter will grow. The dog bed in the new forever family should grow with them. Erni wishes for people who will take him as he is, provide him with training in a good dog training class, have plenty of time for him (ideally 24/7 when he’s a puppy), feed him well, and not lose interest in him when he’s no longer the little cute plush ball but also love him through puberty and later in his senior years with a gray muzzle. Erni will surely become a great family member if you help him find his place and take his sock-stealing in the early days with a wink. Together, you’ll enjoy walks, cuddle time on the couch, and the occasional vacation – Erni will love it all and grow with you.

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Manchmal kennt menschliche Grausamkeit keine Grenzen. Zum Glück gibt es dann aber wieder Menschen, die eben nicht zu solchen Taten fähig sind und nicht wegsehen, wenn jemand Hilfe benötigt. In dem hier beschrieben Fall geht es um einen Korb von wenige Wochen alten Hundebabys, der mitten auf dem Land abgestellt wurde. Ohne Hundemama, ohne Schutz und ohne Nahrung und Wasser. Ein Mädchen fand den Korb, schlug Alarm und brachte alle fünf Hundebabys sicher in eine Pflegefamilie, wo sie liebevoll aufgepäppelt und aufgezogen werden. Einer dieser kleinen Rabauken ist Erni. Wie auch seine anderen Geschwister, ist er ein wirklich hübscher kleiner Kerl, der entsprechend seines Alters aktuell genau drei Dinge tut – und dies in recht konstanter Reihenfolge: Mit den Geschwistern toben, fressen, schlafen und dann alles wieder von vorne. Aktuell zeigt Erni keinerlei Krankheiten und scheint ein topfitter, kleiner Welpenjunge zu sein, dessen großes Ziel es ist, groß und stark zu werden und bestenfalls schon bald seine eigene Familie zu finden. Leider sind die Elterntiere nicht bekannt, weshalb man auch nicht so genau weiß, wie groß oder klein die Wuselbande mal wird. Das Körbchen in der neuen Für-Immer-Familie sollte also mitwachsen. Erni wünscht sich Menschen, die ihn so nehmen wie er ist, ihm in einer guten Hundeschule etwas Erziehung spendieren, die viel Zeit für ihn haben (als Welpe bestenfalls 24/7), die ihn mit gutem Futter versorgen und die nicht das Interesse an ihm verlieren, wenn er nicht mehr die kleine süße Plüschkugel ist, sondern die ihn auch in der Pubertät liebhaben und später als Senior mit grauer Schnauze. Erni wird sicherlich ein tolles Familienmitglied werden, wenn man ihn dabei unterstützt sich einzufinden und das Klauen von Socken in der Anfangszeit mit einem Augenzwinkern nimmt. Gemeinsame Spaziergänge, Kuschelzeiten auf dem Sofa, sowie der ein oder andere Urlaub – Erni wird alles genießen und gemeinsam mit Ihnen wachsen.

Size
Small
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪München
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Europa
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Bringing Erni home

What you'll need for Erni 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 Erni

What life with Erni looks like

Erni is a small puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Europa in München.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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 Erni, answered.

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