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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Compatibility with others: Yes; Cats: Not known, can be tested. Health information: Fred tested positive for heartworms in Hungary. Treatment has already begun and can be completed in Germany (depending on travel arrangements) by our team member Anne Zander. Treatment of heartworms can also be done by our team. Current location: animal shelter Hajdúböszörmény (Hungary) Surrender reason: Found dog Fred was found on an autobahn. Thankfully, he was taken away from there by local animal shelters.

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Verträglichkeit: Ja; Katzen: Nicht bekannt, kann getestet werden. Informationen zur Gesundheit: Fred wurde in Ungarn positiv auf Herzwürmer getestet. Die Behandlung wurde bereits begonnen und kann (je nach Stand bei Ausreise) gut in Deutschland zu Ende geführt werden. Informationen zur Behandlung von Herzwürmern gerne bei unserem Team Mitglied Anne Zander Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim Hajdúböszörmény (Ungarn) Abgabegrund: Fundhund Fred wurde an einer Autobahn gefunden. Gott sei Dank konnte er von den örtlichen Tierschützern dort weggeholt werden. Da ihn bis heute niemand vermisst ist er zur

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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Leichlingen
Shelter
Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.
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Bringing Fred home

What you'll need for Fred 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
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    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
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    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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Fred

What life with Fred looks like

Fred is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. in Leichlingen.

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.

Leichlingen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Fred, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Fred?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Fred on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Fred if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Pföttchenretter mit Herz 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Fred 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 Fred 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 Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Fred 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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