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FAUN

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Help FAUN find a home - share this with your friends ❤️ FAUN ⭐ The Clown with a Hat Instinct Who ever meets FAUN won't forget him so quickly. That wide grin, that round, fluffy body, that tri-colored fur in brown, black, and white — FAUN is one who simply must grin back. He radiates it. And he knows it. But behind the clown is a smart dog. FAUN has a Hat Instinct — meaning: he thinks with, he observes, he's always a step ahead. With him, it will never get boring. Guaranteed. What we know about FAUN: Born in March 2019, at around 50 cm shoulder height, FAUN is a strong, medium-sized male dog in his prime. He gets along well with other dogs — and his humor is free and included. What FAUN needs: FAUN needs people who keep his mind occupied — not just his body. Walks are nice, but tasks are better. Who wants a dog who thinks with you, participates, and always looks like he just heard the best joke in the world? That's who FAUN is for. Origin:

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Hilf FAUN, ein Zuhause zu finden - teile dies mit deinen Freunden ❤️ FAUN ⭐ Der Clown mit Hüteinstinkt Wer FAUN einmal begegnet ist, vergisst ihn nicht so schnell. Dieses breite Grinsen, dieser runde, flauschige Körper, dieses dreifarbige Fell in Braun, Schwarz und Weiß — FAUN ist einer, bei dem man unweigerlich grinsen muss. Er strahlt einfach. Und er weiß es. Aber hinter dem Clown steckt ein Hund mit Köpfchen. FAUN hat Hüteinstinkt — das bedeutet: Er denkt mit, er beobachtet, er ist immer einen Schritt voraus. Mit ihm wird es nie langweilig. Garantiert. Was wir über FAUN wissen: Geboren im März 2019, mit rund 50 cm Schulterhöhe ist FAUN ein kräftiger, mittelgroßer Rüde in besten Jahren. Mit anderen Hunden kommt er gut zurecht — und sein Humor ist kostenlos inklusive. Was FAUN braucht: FAUN braucht Menschen, die seinen Kopf beschäftigen — nicht nur seinen Körper. Spaziergänge sind schön, aber Aufgaben sind besser. Wer Lust hat auf einen Hund, der mitdenkt, mitmacht und dabei die ganze Zeit so aussieht als hätte er gerade den besten Witz der Welt gehört — der ist bei FAUN genau richtig. Herkunft: Rumänien / Pension

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Hundsrücker Tierschutz gUG
Living with FAUN
  • Neutered
Cared for by Hundsrücker Tierschutz gUG · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing FAUN home

What you'll need for FAUN 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 FAUN

What life with FAUN looks like

FAUN is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hundsrücker Tierschutz gUG in Germany.

An 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. 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 FAUN, answered.

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