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Fiete

Golden Retriever · Male

Fiete kam in einem sehr schlechten Zustand zu uns. Er war unsicher, nervös, überfordert und abgemagert und hielt Menschen erstmal lautstark auf Abstand. Nachdem er sich bei uns eingelebt hatte, konnte er sich auf uns einlassen und Vertrauen aufbauen. Mittlerweile zeigt sich Fiete uns als aufmerksamer, lernwilliger und gehorsamer Rüde, der sich eng an seine Beszugspersonen bindet. Fiete beherrscht die Grundkommandos und kennt das Leben im Haushalt. Der kräftige Rüde besitzt viel Energie, geht gerne spazieren und braucht körperliche und mentale Auslastung. Da er bei hoher Reizlage sehr impulsiv wird, sollte auf Ballspiele mit ihm verzichtet werden und eher auf eine gleichmäßige und konzentrierte Auslastung geachtet werden. Der fünfjährige Rüde braucht klare und sichere Menschen, die ihm Orientierung geben und Verantwortung übernehmen. Erfahrung mit großen, temperamentvollen Hunden muss bereits vorhanden sein, da Fiete unsicher in neuen Begegnungen ist und dazu neigt, die Verantwortung für seine Menschen zu übernehmen. Fiete kennt das Tragen eines Maulkorbes auf dem Spaziergang und seine neuen Menschen sollten auch bereit sein, diesen im Alltag regelmäßig zu nutzen.

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Gütersloh
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Gütersloh
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Gütersloh · GüterslohLearn about Golden Retriever →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Fiete home

What you'll need for Fiete 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 Fiete

What life with Fiete looks like

Fiete is a large adult golden retriever dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Gütersloh in Gütersloh.

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

Gütersloh, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Fiete, answered.

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