How do I contact the shelter about Franz?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Wesel handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Franz on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Franz if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Wesel 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 Franz 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 Franz 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 Wesel early rather than rehoming privately; they know Franz 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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Franz

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 15 months

Age: 15 months (born on 12.01.2025, gender: male dog (not neutered) compatibility with others: compatible with other dogs and animals. Location: 45768 Marl Franz came to us at 5 months old through an animal welfare association from Romania, where he was weaned. He is a friendly, curious, and feisty fellow. He is house-trained, can easily spend several hours alone, and he masters the basic commands sit and stay well. Driving him in a car also works perfectly. He loves playing with other dogs, although he can still be rather boisterous. Franz shows a pronounced resource defense. He defends his treats or favorite toys, clearly showing this through growling and grumbling. Unfortunately, there was once a biting incident in such a situation. And here we come to why we are searching for a new home for him. Franz is our first dog and he was introduced to us as a beginner dog. But he certainly is not. He needs dog-experienced people who have the patience and knowledge to train him. Topics here naturally include resource defense but also leash training. He requires a lot of exercise and stimulation. A yard or a large garden would be desirable for this reason. Franz has his quirks, but he is still a really great dog with a friendly and loyal character. Apart from the resource issue, he shows no aggressive behavior in any situation. Even in stressful situations, he remains always peaceful. Unfortunately, we are overwhelmed with his upbringing and cannot do him justice. Reluctantly, we had to conclude that Franz is not the dog who fits us and we are not the family that fits Franz. We wish him a home where he can live the life he deserves. Franz will surely bring much joy to the right person. If interested, we will of course answer any further questions. Contact us at:

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Alter: 15 Monate (12.01.2025 Geschlecht: Rüde (nicht kastriert Verträglichkeit: mit anderen Hunden und Tieren verträglich Aufenthaltsort: 45768 Marl Franz kam mit 5 Monaten durch einen Tierschutzverein aus Rumänien zu uns, wo er mit seinem Wurfausgesetzt wurde. Er ist ein freundlicher, neugieriger und frecher Kerl. Er ist stubenrein, kannproblemlos mehrere Stunden allein bleiben und die Grundkommandos Sitz und Platz beherrscht er gut.Autofahren klappt ebenfalls prima. Er liebt es mit anderen Hunden zu spielen, kann dabei jedoch nochrecht ungestüm werden. Franz zeigt eine ausgeprägte Ressourcenverteidigung. Leckerbissen oderbeliebte Spielzeuge verteidigt er, zeigt dies deutlich durch Knurren und Brummen an. Leider kam es ineiner solchen Situation einmalig zu einem Beißvorfall. Und hier kommen wir auch dazu, warum wir fürihn ein neues Zuhause suchen. Franz ist unser erster Hund und er wurde uns als Anfängerhundvermittelt. Das ist er aber definitiv nicht. Er braucht hundeerfahrene Menschen, die die Geduld und dasWissen haben mit ihm zu trainieren. Themen sind hier natürlich die Ressourcenverteidigung aber auchdie Leinenführigkeit. Er benötigt viel Bewegung und Auslastung. Ein Hof oder ein großer Garten wärenaus diesem Grund wünschenswert.Franz hat seine Baustellen, ist aber dennoch ein wirklich toller Hund mit einem freundlichen und treuenCharakter. Abgesehen von dem Ressourcenthema zeigt er in keiner Situation auch nur annäherndaggressives Verhalten. Selbst in stressigen Situationen bleibt er stets friedlich. Leider sind wir mit seinerErziehung überfordert und können ihm nicht gerecht werden. Schweren Herzens mussten wirfeststellen, dass Franz nicht der Hund ist, der zu uns passt und wir nicht die Familie, die zu Franz passt.Wir wünschen ihm ein Zuhause, wo er das Leben leben kann, das er verdient. Den passendenMenschen wird Franz sicher viel Freude machen.Bei Interesse, beantworten wir weitere Fragen natürlich gern. Kontakt unter :

Size

Medium

Age

Puppy · 15 months

Location

🇩🇪Wesel

Shelter

Tierheim Wesel

Living with Franz

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✓Neutered

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About Franz

What life with Franz looks like

Franz is a medium-sized puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Wesel in Wesel.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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 Franz, answered.

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