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FILOU

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Help FILOU find a home - share this with your friends ❤️ FILOU ⭐ Big thoughts, small package This look. Direct, attentive, with a touch of reserve — FILOU looks at you as if he's waiting to see if you really mean it. And that's exactly what makes him so special. FILOU is not a dog who jumps at everyone right away. He is one who earns trust — and once given, he returns it with all his heart. The compact, reddish-brown fellow with the broad chest and small floppy ears has much more personality than his 33 cm suggest. He sits there, watches, observes — and then decides for himself when the moment is right. What we know about FILOU: Born in 2019, neutered, and with a shoulder height of 33 cm, FILOU is a small dog with a big inner life. He is still a bit shy and needs time to settle in — but he gets along well with other dogs. What FILOU needs: FILOU is looking for a quiet, patient home — people who understand that sometimes the best things take a little time to develop. Those who get involved will receive a loyal, attentive companion who never lets go. Origin:

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Hilf FILOU, ein Zuhause zu finden - teile dies mit deinen Freunden ❤️ FILOU ⭐ Groß gedacht, klein verpackt Dieser Blick. Direkt, aufmerksam, mit einem Hauch Zurückhaltung — FILOU schaut einen an, als würde er erst einmal abwarten, ob du es auch wirklich ernst meinst. Und genau das macht ihn so besonders. FILOU ist kein Hund, der sofort auf jeden zuspringt. Er ist einer, der sich sein Vertrauen verdienen lässt — und der es, einmal vergeben, mit Herzblut zurückgibt. Der kompakte, rotbraune Kerl mit der breiten Brust und den kleinen Hängeohren hat deutlich mehr Persönlichkeit als seine 33 cm vermuten lassen. Er sitzt da, schaut, beobachtet — und entscheidet dann selbst, wann der Moment gekommen ist. Was wir über FILOU wissen: Geboren 2019, kastriert und mit 33 cm Schulterhöhe ist FILOU ein kleiner Hund mit großem Innenleben. Er ist noch etwas schüchtern und braucht Zeit, um anzukommen — mit anderen Hunden kommt er aber gut zurecht. Was FILOU braucht: FILOU sucht ein ruhiges, geduldiges Zuhause — Menschen, die verstehen, dass das Beste manchmal ein bisschen Anlaufzeit braucht. Wer sich darauf einlässt, bekommt einen treuen, aufmerksamen Begleiter, der nie mehr loslässt. Herkunft: Rumänien / Shelter

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

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing FILOU home

What you'll need for FILOU 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 FILOU

What life with FILOU looks like

FILOU is a small 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. 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. 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 FILOU, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about FILOU?
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 FILOU on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt FILOU 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 FILOU 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 FILOU 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 FILOU 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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