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Frodo

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Frodo wurde bereits als Welpe von uns aufgenommen und ist heute etwa 4 Jahre alt. Insbesondere in den letzten Monaten hat er große Fortschritte gemacht und es wurde gezielt mit ihm an verschiedenen Themen gearbeitet. Er ist ein sensibler Hund, der die Nähe seiner Menschen sehr schätzt und aktiv deren Aufmerksamkeit sucht. Während er in jungen Jahren eher schüchtern war, hat er sich inzwischen gut entwickelt und zeigt sich als lernwilliger sowie formbarer Hund. Frodo ist kein Hund, der ausgiebig spielt – für ihn steht die Verbindung zu seinen Menschen im Mittelpunkt. Streicheleinheiten und Nähe liebt er besonders. Im Umgang mit Artgenossen ist er wiederum durchaus verspielt, kann aber in Konfliktsituationen souverän und deutlich seine Grenzen setzen. Katzen kennt er aus seiner aktuellen Unterbringung und verhält sich ihnen gegenüber respektvoll und ruhig. Für Frodo suchen wir eine Pflegestelle, die ihm Sicherheit und klare Strukturen bietet. Ideal wären Menschen, die ihn gezielt fördern, ihn durch neue Situationen begleiten und ihm Orientierung geben können. Eine ländliche Umgebung wäre optimal, damit er weiter an Selbstvertrauen gewinnt und behutsam an neue Reize herangeführt werden kann. Wenn Sie Interesse haben, Frodo vorübergehend ein Zuhause zu bieten und ihn auf seinem weiteren Weg zu begleiten, freuen wir uns auf Ihre Nachricht!

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V.
Living with Frodo
  • Neutered
Cared for by Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing Frodo home

What you'll need for Frodo 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 Frodo

What life with Frodo looks like

Frodo is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. in Germany.

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. 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 Frodo, answered.

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