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Frankie

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Frankie was born on 20.09.2025 and is still a very young dog. He has now arrived at our shelter and hopefully a new life chapter begins for the little fellow. His first days with us show us that Frankie has a lot to catch up on. Currently, he still smells very strongly of urine and his skin is partially sore and irritated. This is probably also related to the fact that he wore a male diaper for a long time, which was supposed to help him become house trained. Fortunately, he is already showing us that it can be done differently: He has kept his indoor area clean so far. Perhaps he really needs a regular routine, sufficient opportunities to relieve himself outside, and people who give him security and orientation. Frankie also needs to learn that the world has changed. He is currently getting to know new caregivers and starting to understand that people can give him security. So far, barking seems to have been his strategy to keep situations, people, or things at a distance that were unfamiliar to him. We want to show him that he doesn't have to handle this on his own anymore. Frankie needs people who offer him clear, fair leadership, reliable rules, and a structured daily routine. People who are willing to give him orientation instead of leaving every decision up to him. This is not about harshness, but about security and trust: Frankie should learn that his human assesses situations for him and helps him to cope with them. We wish for him people who enjoy learning together with their dog. Attending a good dog school should be a matter of course for his future owners. Frankie wants to be promoted, guided, and gradually introduced to the world. Anyone who is willing to accompany this development with him

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Frankie wurde am 20.09.2025 geboren und ist damit noch ein sehr junger Hund. Nun ist er bei uns im Tierheim angekommen und für den kleinen Kerl beginnt damit hoffentlich ein ganz neuer Lebensabschnitt. Seine ersten Tage bei uns zeigen uns, dass Frankie einiges aufzuholen hat. Aktuell riecht er noch sehr stark nach Urin und seine Haut ist teilweise wund und gereizt. Vermutlich steht dies auch im Zusammenhang damit, dass er längere Zeit eine Rüdenwindel getragen hat, die eigentlich dabei helfen sollte, ihn stubenrein zu bekommen. Bei uns zeigt er erfreulicherweise bereits, dass es auch anders geht: Seinen Innenbereich hält er bislang sauber. Vielleicht braucht es bei ihm tatsächlich vor allem einen geregelten Alltag, ausreichend Möglichkeiten sich draußen zu lösen und Menschen, die ihm Sicherheit und Orientierung geben. Auch in anderer Hinsicht muss Frankie nun erst einmal lernen, dass die Welt sich verändert hat. Aktuell lernt er neue Bezugspersonen kennen und beginnt zu verstehen, dass Menschen ihm Sicherheit geben können. Bisher scheint Bellen für ihn eine Strategie gewesen zu sein, um Situationen, Menschen oder Dinge auf Abstand zu halten, die ihm unheimlich waren. Wir möchten ihm nun zeigen, dass er das nicht mehr selbst regeln muss. Frankie braucht deshalb Menschen, die ihm klare, faire Führung, verlässliche Regeln und einen strukturierten Alltag bieten. Menschen, die bereit sind, ihm Orientierung zu geben, anstatt ihm jede Entscheidung selbst zu überlassen. Dabei geht es nicht um Härte, sondern um Sicherheit und Vertrauen: Frankie soll lernen, dass sein Mensch Situationen für ihn einschätzt und ihm dabei hilft, sie zu bewältigen. Wir wünschen uns für ihn Menschen, die Freude daran haben, gemeinsam mit ihrem Hund zu lernen. Der Besuch einer guten Hundeschule sollte für seine zukünftigen Menschen selbstverständlich sein. Frankie möchte gefördert, angeleitet und Schritt für Schritt an die Welt herangeführt werden. Wer bereit ist, diese Entwicklung gemeinsam mit ih

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Ludwigshafen/Rheim
Shelter
Tierheim Ludwigshafen
Living with Frankie
  • House-trained
Cared for by Tierheim Ludwigshafen · Ludwigshafen/RheimLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Frankie home

What you'll need for Frankie 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 Frankie

What life with Frankie looks like

Frankie is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Ludwigshafen in Ludwigshafen/Rheim.

An young 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.

Ludwigshafen/Rheim, Germany browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Frankie, answered.

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