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Felix

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

Felix, born 2018 and about 53 cm tall, is a friendly, cautious male with a gentle core. He should get his chance as soon as possible, so that in his prime years he can once again experience what a loving home with family ties feels like. Felix can be lured over and takes food from the hand, showing that he generally likes people. But at the moment he doesn't quite dare to come forward, mainly because of the dominant female he shares his kennel with. She takes up a lot of space, and Felix would rather withdraw than get into conflicts. Despite his insecurity, he shows no aggression whatsoever. On the contrary: Felix watches calmly, weighs things up, and carefully seeks contact once he feels safe. You can clearly sense that there is a dog inside him who wants to develop. He just needs the right people at his side. For Felix we hope for experienced and patient people who communicate clearly, lead with confidence, and can give a sensitive livestock guardian dog mix the guidance he needs. People who enjoy building trust and showing him that he doesn't have to hide. In a quiet home, ideally with a secure first dog, Felix can finally blossom. Felix is neutered and will be vaccinated, microchipped, and placed with a protection contract after a positive preliminary check. General note about our animals: Our dogs in Romania are visited regularly so that we can continually reassess their behavior and development. These personal impressions help us greatly in presenting each individual dog as accurately as possible. Nevertheless, we would like to point out that a dog may show a different side in a new environment, with new people, new routines, and new impressions. This is completely normal and part of any process of change. Many dogs open up even faster at home and reveal sides that were not visible at the shelter at all. Our assessments are therefore based on current observations, but they are not a guarantee of any behavior in a new setting. They are meant to provide orientation and show how the dog presents himself at the shelter, and what potential lies within him. We are convinced that with patience, understanding, and a loving environment, every dog can find his way and develop positively.

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Felix, geb. 2018 und etwa 53 cm groß, ist ein freundlicher, vorsichtiger Rüde mit einem sanften Kern. Er sollte so schnell wie möglich seine Chance bekommen, damit er im besten Alter noch einmal erleben darf, wie sich ein liebevolles Zuhause mit Familienanschluss anfühlt.Felix lässt sich anlocken, nimmt Futter aus der Hand und zeigt damit, dass er Menschen grundsätzlich mag. Doch so richtig traut er sich im Moment nicht – vor allem wegen der dominanten Hündin, mit der er sich den Zwinger teilt. Sie nimmt viel Raum ein, und Felix zieht sich lieber zurück, als in Konflikte zu geraten.Trotz seiner Unsicherheit zeigt er keinerlei Aggression. Im Gegenteil: Felix beobachtet ruhig, wägt ab und sucht vorsichtig Kontakt, sobald er sich sicher fühlt. Man spürt deutlich, dass in ihm ein Hund steckt, der sich entwickeln möchte – er braucht nur die richtigen Menschen an seiner Seite.Für Felix wünschen wir uns erfahrene und geduldige Menschen, die klar kommunizieren, souverän führen und einem sensiblen Herdenschutzhund‑Mix die nötige Orientierung geben können. Menschen, die Freude daran haben, Vertrauen aufzubauen und ihm zeigen, dass er sich nicht verstecken muss. In einem ruhigen Zuhause, gern mit sicherem Ersthund, kann Felix endlich aufblühen.Felix ist kastriert und wird geimpft, gechippt und nach positiver Vorkontrolle mit einem Schutzvertrag vermittelt.Allgemeiner Hinweis zu unseren Schützlingen: Unsere Hunde in Rumänien werden regelmäßig besucht, damit wir ihr Verhalten und ihre Entwicklung immer wieder neu einschätzen können. Diese persönlichen Eindrücke helfen uns sehr, ein möglichst gutes Bild von jedem einzelnen Hund zu vermitteln. Dennoch möchten wir darauf hinweisen, dass sich ein Hund in einer neuen Umgebung – mit neuen Menschen, neuen Abläufen und neuen Eindrücken – auch anders zeigen kann. Das ist ganz normal und gehört zu jedem Veränderungsprozess dazu. Viele Hunde öffnen sich im Zuhause sogar schneller und zeigen Seiten, die im Shelter gar nicht sichtbar waren. Unsere Einschätzungen basieren daher auf aktuellen Beobachtungen, sind aber keine Garantie für jedes Verhalten im neuen Umfeld. Sie sollen eine Orientierung geben und zeigen, wie der Hund sich im Shelter präsentiert – und welches Potenzial in ihm steckt.Wir sind überzeugt: Mit Geduld, Verständnis und einem liebevollen Umfeld kann jeder Hund seinen Weg finden und sich positiv weiterentwickeln.

Size
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Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Vierbeiner in Not e.V.
Living with Felix
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Vierbeiner in Not e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Felix home

What you'll need for Felix 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 Felix

What life with Felix looks like

Felix is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Vierbeiner in Not e.V. in Germany.

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.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Felix, answered.

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