How do I contact the shelter about Gatsby?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. German Hands meet Korean Paws e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Gatsby on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Gatsby if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — German Hands meet Korean Paws 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 Gatsby 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 Gatsby 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 German Hands meet Korean Paws e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Gatsby 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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Gatsby

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Gatsby is a 10-month-old (born in August 2023) neutered male dog and weighs approximately 11kg. In October 2023, Gatsby was found alone as a 3-month-old puppy. Despite a difficult start, he quickly adapted thanks to his love for treats and toys and learned to go for walks. Gatsby is smart, independent, and attentive. He observes his surroundings closely and remains calm when hugged. He loves people and enjoys their company, though he doesn't approach them on his own. Gatsby prefers to play alone and mostly ignores other dogs. He shows no aggressive behavior when it comes to resources and gets along well with his roommate. The Korean animal welfare workers prepare the dogs well for a home. They are house-trained, social, and friendly. The dogs sometimes stay at foster homes in Korea to quickly feel comfortable and secure in a new home. This animal is vaccinated. This animal is microchipped.

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Gatsby ist ein 10 Monate (geboren im August 2023) alter kastrierter Rüde und wiegt ungefähr 11kg. Im Oktober 2023 wurde Gatsby als 3 Monate alter Welpe allein gefunden. Trotz eines schwierigen Starts hat er sich dank seiner Liebe zu Leckerlis und Spielzeug schnell eingelebt und das Spazierengehen gelernt. Gatsby ist klug, eigenständig und aufmerksam. Er beobachtet genau, was um ihn herum passiert und bleibt ruhig, wenn man ihn umarmt. Er mag Menschen sehr und genießt ihre Gesellschaft, auch wenn er nicht von sich aus auf sie zugeht. Gatsby spielt lieber alleine und ignoriert andere Hunde meistens. Er zeigt kein aggressives Verhalten, wenn es um Ressourcen geht und kommt gut mit seinem Zimmergenossen aus. Die koreanischen Tierschützer bereiten die Hunde gut auf ein Zuhause vor. Sie sind stubenrein, sozial und freundlich. Die Hunde gehen in Korea teilweise auf Pflegestellen, damit sie sich schnell in einem Zuhause wohl und sicher fühlen.Gatsby befindet sich seit mehreren Monaten auf einer Pflegestelle in Deutschland, die Pflegestelle empfielt: Keine Kinder Am besten alleinlebend Gut sind Souveräne Hunde,er kommt auch mit Katzen klar aber muss da angeleitet werden da er noch immer an leichter Futter Aggression Gegenüber Tieren neigt (nur bei Näpfen in der Wohnung) Keine Innenstadt oder überhaupt eine Gegend mit zu viel Aktion Eher ländlich Er ist kein Hund der Sitz und Platz macht, dafür aber auf seinen Namen hört er kann alleine bleiben,schläft durch Aber er braucht seine Zeit um einen Menschen zu vertrauen Wenn Sie sich für Gatsby interessieren, laden Sie bitte die entsprechende Selbstauskunft herunter und senden Sie uns diese ausgefüllt zu. Vielen Dank! Gatsby freut sich auf deine Anfrage! ♥ Weitere Informationen: die Hunde kommen mit Flugpaten via Traces und den vorgeschriebenen Gesundheitsdokumenten nach Deutschland. Sie sind geimpft, gechipt und entwurmt. Es werden die Belangen des Tierschutzes und die gesetzlichen Vorgaben strikt eingehalten. Wichtige Info: Das genaue Geburtsdatum bekommen wir erst kurz vor Flug mitgeteilt, wir wissen nur das Geburtsjahr.

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Ebstorf

Shelter

German Hands meet Korean Paws e.V.

Living with Gatsby

✓House-trained
✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats

Cared for by German Hands meet Korean Paws e.V. · Ebstorf Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Gatsby home

What you'll need for Gatsby in week one.

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About Gatsby

What life with Gatsby looks like

Gatsby is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at German Hands meet Korean Paws e.V. in Ebstorf.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Gatsby, answered.

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