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Ernst

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy · 4 months

Ernst und seine drei Schwestern wurden vom Besitzer im Tierheim abgegeben. Seine Hündin hatte Nachwuchs bekommen und er konnte kein Zuhause für alle Welpen finden. So bat er Ancsa um Hilfe. Die Welpen blieben zunächst noch bei der Mamahündin, wurden entwurmt und geimpft und als endlich Platz im Tierheim war, aufgenommen. Das Muttertier wurde inzwischen kastriert, um weiteren ungewünschten Nachwuchs zu verhindern. Im Tierheim ist alles neu und gruselig für Ernst. Die Geräuschkulisse von über 100 Hunden ist herausfordernd, aber zum Glück hat er ja seine Schwestern an seiner Seite. So langsam fasst er Vertrauen zu den Pflegern, holt sich die ein oder andere Streicheleinheit und Leckerei ab. Wir hoffen, dass Ernst rasch von seinen Menschen entdeckt wird und das Tierheim bald verlassen darf. Der Süße hat bisher noch nicht viel kennengelernt, er lebte mit den anderen Hunden auf einem Gartengrundstück. Daher wäre es wichtig, wenn er so bald wie möglich den Zwinger hinter sich lassen und mit dem Lernen beginnen kann. Im neuen Zuhause wird für Ernst vieles neu und herausfordernd sein. Daher sollte er behutsam und wohldosiert an neue Eindrücke herangeführt werden, um eine Überforderung zu vermeiden. Ein Garten, in dem Ernst sich anfangs lösen und von dem aus er seine neue Umgebung schrittweise erkunden kann, wäre von Vorteil. Ein souveräner Hundekumpel, an dem Ernst sich orientieren kann, würde ihm die Eingewöhnung sicherlich erleichtern. Ernst ist ein Laufhundmix und sollte, nachdem er sich in seinem neuen Zuhause eingelebt hat, entsprechend körperlich und geistig ausgelastet werden.

Size
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Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Solingen
Shelter
Fellfreunde e.V.
Living with Ernst
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by Fellfreunde e.V. · SolingenLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Ernst home

What you'll need for Ernst 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 Ernst

What life with Ernst looks like

Ernst is a puppy mixed breed dog waiting at Fellfreunde e.V. in Solingen.

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

Solingen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ernst, answered.

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