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Furetto

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Photos: , Sep. 2026 August 2026 at foster placement Donation barometer for upcoming vet costs Diana N. 120,-€ Diana N. 60,-€ Annette D. 100,-€ Diana N. 50,-€ Update October 2026 = ..soooo wonderful developmental progress: All close helpers (9) can now put on and take off the safety harnesses for Fu, Smoky and Lemmy completely without any problems. At first Fu and Smoky had very great reservations and fears. Cleaning off the muddy paws is no longer a stressful situation for the two of them either. It has become easier every day, and now all of this is already routine. With Lemmy it was never a problem from the start. Fu now walks noticeably more relaxed and, above all, with joy. Even on a long leash he comes when called — recently even to several helpers, including male ones. 🍀 All three are mega cuddle dogs who fully enjoy closeness and cuddle sessions. Cats, hedgehogs and wildlife pose no problem, and even strange dogs and cyclists cause no stress. Fu and Smoky show increasingly fewer fear reactions — they are becoming more confident in their environment. Lemmy always proves to be a great support for Fu and Smoky. He is the rock in the surf for both of them. Lemmy even recently accompanied someone to the hairdresser on short notice. The handsome boy had no problems with the noise and other customers and looked at everything with curiosity. The development of the three very canile-shaped boys is thanks to the wonderful helpers. There is still a lot to learn and experience. However, we are completely sure that through this wonderful network further developmental steps will follow for all three soon. We are happy to report further. Update 30.8.26: Furetto, together with his brother Lemure and their former cellmate from the canile in Sardinia, the handsome Smoky, arrived safely at the fabulous foster placement in Winsen (Luhe). After a few days of settling in, the following report reached us: Furetto is called Fu by us. He is a very shy, extremely reserved young male. He warms up rather slowly and still carries many worries and fears with him. He needs his fixed, safe place, his retreat, his home with people experienced with dogs. He is often still completely rigid with fear (who knows what he has experienced in his life), yet he always remains sweet, does not growl..., but rather presses himself even deeper into his corner and lets everything happen. Then there are repeated moments in which he overcomes his fear, comes outside with the four-legged companions, tries to make contact with us humans and wants to be part of things. Then he lies down very close to us, carefully takes a treat from our hand and can thus take part in what is going on. These are really good beginnings. To develop these, Fu needs patience, security and stability. We are sure that he is a fantastic dog and will become a wonderful companion. Sometimes, when we let the dogs out again late in the evening, when everything has already become darker and quieter, he is suddenly fully present, comes to us, plays with his brother Lemi and begins to enjoy his new life. 🍀🍀🍀🍀 Update 1.8.2026: Hello everyone, today we would like to tell you something very, very special: my brother and I have drawn lucky tickets and will soon be able to leave the canile. The trip to our foster placement in 21423 Winsen (Luhe) is getting closer. On 14.08. we set off from HOPE/Sardinia.💚🍀 And now something very, very, very special as well: our long-time enclosure buddy Smoky is coming along too — so that he does not have to stay behind alone. Isn't that fantastic? 🤩 We will report again once we have arrived and settled in a little.🍀🍀🍀🍀 Update Sept 25: How much longer must Furetto and Lemure wait for that one phone call that will change their lives instantly, in a positive sense??? Far too long the two brothers have been waiting

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Fotos: , Sep.2026 August 2026 auf Pflegestelle Spendenbarometer für kommende Tierarztkosten Diana N. 120,-€ Diana N. 60,-€ Annette D. 100,-€ Diana N. 50,-€ Update Oktober 2026 = ..soooo tolle Entwicklungsfortschritte: Alle engen Helfer ( 9) können nunmehr Fu, Smoky und Lemmy die Sicherheits-Geschirre völlig problemlos anlegen und wieder ausziehen. Anfangs hatten Fu und Smoky sehr große Vorbehalte und Ängste. Die Matschpfoten abzuputzen stellt nun bei den Beiden auch keine Stresssituation mehr dar. Es wurde tgl. einfacher und nun ist all dies bereits Routine. Bei Lemmy war das von Anfang an überhaupt kein Problem. Fu geht inzwischen deutlich gelöster und vor allem mit Freude spazieren. Selbst mit langer Schleppleine kommt er auf Zuruf- seit Kurzem sogar zu mehreren Helfern - auch männlichen . 🍀 Alle drei sind mega Kuschelhunde, genießen sehr die Nähe und Schmuseeinheiten in vollen Zügen. Katzen, Igel und Wildtiere stellen kein Problem dar und sogar fremde Hunde und Fahrradfahrer verursachen keinen Stress. Fu und Smoky haben zunehmend deutlich weniger Angstreaktionen- sie werden umweltsicherer. Lemmy zeigt sich stets als große Stütze für Fu und Smoky . Er ist für beide der Fels in der Brandung. Lemmy war jetzt sogar kurzerhand die Begleitung zum Frisör. Der Hübsche hatte mit der Geräuschkulisse und weiteren Kunden keinerlei Probleme und hat sich alles neugierig angeschaut. Die Entwicklung der drei sehr canile geprägten Jungs ist den tollen Helfern zu verdanken. Es gibt noch viel zu lernen und zu erleben. Jedoch sind wir völlig sicher, dass durch dieses wunderbare Netzwerk zeitnah für alle drei weitere Entwicklungsschritte folgen werden. Wir berichten gerne weiter. Update 30.8.26: Furetto ist zusammen mit seinem Bruder Lemure und dem ehemaligen Zellengenossen aus dem canile auf Sardinien, dem hübschen Smoky bestens auf der fabelhaften Pflegestelle in Winsen ( Luhe) angekommen. Nach ein paar Tagen der Eingewöhnung erreichte uns nachfolgender Bericht: Furetto wird von uns Fu gerufen. Er ist ein sehr schüchterner, äußerst zurückhaltender junger Rüde. Er taut eher langsam auf und hat noch immer viele Sorgen und Ängste im Gepäck. Er benötigt seinen festen sicheren Platz, seinen Rückzugsort, sein Zuhause mit hundeerfahrenen Menschen. Oft ist er noch ganz starr vor Angst (wer weiß, was er in seinem Leben so alles erlebt hat), gleichzeitig bleibt er aber immer lieb, knurrt nicht ..., sondern drückt sich eher noch tiefer in seine Ecke und lässt alles über sich ergehen. Dann gibt es immer wieder Momente, in denen er seine Angst überwindet, mit den vierbeinigen Kollegen nach draußen kommt, versucht Kontakt zu uns Menschen aufzunehmen und dabei sein möchte. Dann legt er sich ganz in unsere Nähe, nimmt vorsichtig ein Leckerli aus der Hand und kann so am Geschehen teilnehmen. Das sind richtig gute Ansätze. Um diese auszuarbeiten benötigt Fu Geduld, Sicherheit und Stabilität. Wir sind sicher, dass er ein fantastischer Hund ist und ein toller Begleiter wird. Manchmal, wenn wir die Hunde am späten Abend noch einmal herauslassen, alles schon dunkler und stiller geworden ist, ist er plötzlich ganz da, kommt zu uns, spielt mit seinem Bruder Lemi und genießt in ersten Ansätzen sein neues Leben. 🍀🍀🍀🍀 Update 1.8.2026 Hallo Leute, wir möchten euch heute etwas ganz, ganz Besonderes berichten: Mein Bruder und ich haben Glückslose gezogen und können bald das canile verlassen. Die Fahrt zu unserer Pflegestelle in 21423 Winsen ( Luhe) rückt näher. Am 14.08. geht‘s los ab HOPE/ Sardinien.💚🍀 Und nun noch etwas ganz, ganz, ganz Besonderes: unser langjähriger Gehegekumpel Smoky darf auch mit - damit er nicht alleine zurückbleiben muss. Ist das fantastisch? 🤩 Wir berichten gerne wieder, wenn wir angekommen sind und uns ein wenig eingelebt haben.🍀🍀🍀🍀 Update Sept 25 Wie lange müssen Furetto und Lemure noch auf diesen einen Anruf warten, der ihr Leben von jetzt auf gleich, im positiven Sinne, verändert??? Viel zu lang warten die beiden Brüd

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
saving dogs e.V.
Living with Furetto
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by saving dogs e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Furetto home

What you'll need for Furetto 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
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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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Furetto

What life with Furetto looks like

Furetto is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at saving dogs 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Furetto, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Furetto?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. saving dogs e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Furetto on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Furetto if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — saving dogs 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Furetto 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 Furetto 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 saving dogs e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Furetto 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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