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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

In Romania, Gambit was left with his siblings at the animal shelter of SOS Dogs in Sisterea. The puppies were about 5 months old and very frightened. They hid in the bushes and only came out to eat. Over time, the dogs gained trust through kind treatment and could be caught. They were dewormed, microchipped, vaccinated and neutered in Sisterea. Two siblings have already been rehomed, one in Romania and the other in Holland. Although Gambit is handsome and friendly, he has not been lucky so far and has not found a nice home. ITV Grenzenlos now wants to change this. Gambit has become a very attractive young male dog. He has a gentle, pleasant character and is looking for loving people who do not treat him roughly. Fortunately, he has forgotten his bad experiences and has developed into an open, people-friendly young dog. He is social, cheerful and balanced. The lovely male dog only knows life at the animal shelter. He will need time and patience to learn everything new. Therefore, he is looking for people with patience and some experience in dealing with such dogs. A quiet environment with an existing, confident dog would be ideal for him. If there are children, they should be older and understanding. Gambit is already good on a leash. The handsome, delicate young dog was born in July 2024 and is 55 cm tall. Before the travel arrangements, he will receive a blood test. Gambit came to a foster home in Linsburg on 9.5. Please call if you would like to help the young Gambit: 05071 – 4126 or . Gambit in the video:

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In Rumänien wurde Gambit zusammen mit seinen Geschwistern vor dem Tierheim von SOS Dogs in Sisterea ausgesetzt. Die Welpen waren ca. 5 Monate alt und sehr verängstigt. Sie haben sich im Busch versteckt und sind nur zum Fressen rausgekommen. Mit der Zeit haben die Hunde durch liebevolle Ansprache Vertrauen gefasst und konnten eingefangen werden. Sie wurden in Sisterea entwurmt, gechipt, geimpft und kastriert. Zwei Geschwister wurden bereits vermittelt, eins in Rumänien und der andere in Holland. Obwohl Gambit hübsch und freundlich ist, hat er bisher kein Glück gehabt und noch kein schönes Zuhause gefunden. Dies möchte der ITV Grenzenlos jetzt ändern. Gambit ist ein sehr attraktiver junger Rüde geworden. Er hat ein sanftes, angenehmes Wesen und sucht liebevolle Leute, die nicht grob mit ihm umgehen. Er hat glücklicherweise seine schlechten Erfahrungen vergessen und hat sich in einen aufgeschlossenen, menschenfreundlichen jungen Hund entwickelt. Er ist sozial, fröhlich und ausgeglichen. Der liebe Rüde kennt nur das Leben im Tierheim. Er wird Zeit und Geduld brauchen, um alles Neue zu lernen. Deshalb sucht er Menschen mit Ausdauer und etwas Erfahrung im Umgang mit solchen Hunden. Ein ruhiges Umfeld mit einem schon vorhandenen, souveränen Hund wäre ideal für ihn. Wenn Kinder vorhanden sind, sollten die schon etwas älter und verständnisvoll sein. Gambit geht bereits gut an der Leine. Der hübsche, zarte Junge ist im Juli 2024 geboren und 55 cm groß. Vor der Ausreise er noch einen Blutschnelltest bekommen. Gambit ist am 9.5. in eine Pflegestelle in Linsburg gekommen. Bitte rufen sie an, wenn sie dem jungen Gambit helfen möchten: 05071 – 4126 oder . Gambit im Video:

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Essel
Shelter
ITV Grenzenlos e.V.
Living with Gambit
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Gambit home

What you'll need for Gambit 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
  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 Gambit

What life with Gambit looks like

Gambit is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at ITV Grenzenlos e.V. in Essel.

An young 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 Gambit, answered.

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