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Gellu

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Glück is… when one is loved for who they are. For Gellu, we are searching for exactly these people and a home where this young, inexperienced, but absolutely open and eager Powerpaket can unpack their small backpack and start their new life. Gellu has never had a stable primary caregiver in their young life. Therefore, they have not learned what it means to be part of a team. They were given to their owner directly from our partner shelter Odai in Romania, as a frightened and insecure teenage dog, who has had little education and support from their owner. Unfortunately, there was never enough time in our partner shelter to work with Gellu, so in the spring they traveled to Germany and now live in a dog boarding facility in Kenzingen. Here, they receive support from an experienced dog trainer who works with them on building trust through competent guidance and impulse control. However, the dreary shelter routine for Gellu is very boring, and the monotony stresses them greatly. They want to be encouraged and challenged. When they go on walks with their trainer, there is a safe feeling that they store every positive experience and beautiful memory within them and would very much like to have more of them. They are agile, very energetic, and learn incredibly quickly. But as soon as they are again alone in their pen, they either withdraw and lie frustrated on their blanket or beg at the bars for attention. This animal was surrendered to the shelter.

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Glück ist….wenn man dafür geliebt wird, wie man eben ist. Für Gellu suchen wir genau diese Menschen und ein zu Hause, in dem dieses junge, unerfahrene, aber absolut aufgeschlossene und lernbereite Powerpaket ankommen, sein kleines Rucksäckchen auspacken und in sein neues Leben starten darf. Gellu hat in seinem jungen Leben bisher nie eine feste Bezugsperson gehabt. Dadurch auch nicht kennengelernt, was es heißt ein Team zu sein. Er wurde von seinem Besitzer selbst in unserem Partnertierheim Odai in Rumänien abgegeben, als ein verängstigter und verunsicherter Hundeteenager, der bisher wenig Erziehung und Halt durch seinen Besitzer erfahren hat. Da in unserem Partnertierheim leider nie ausreichend Zeit war, mit Gellu zu arbeiten, durfte er im Frühjahr nach Deutschland reisen und lebt nun in einer Hundepension in Kenzingen. Hier erhält er Unterstützung durch eine erfahrene Hundetrainerin, die mit ihm am Vertrauensaufbau durch kompetente Führung und seiner Impulskontrolle arbeitet. Jedoch ist der triste Tierheimalltag für Gellu langweilig und die Eintönigkeit stresst ihn sehr. Er möchte gefördert und gefordert werden. Wenn er mit seiner Trainerin Spaziergänge unternimmt, hat man das sichere Gefühl, dass er jede positive Erfahrung und jedes schöne Erlebnis in seinem Inneren abspeichert und sehr gern mehr davon möchte. Er ist agil, sehr bewegungsfreudig und lernt unheimlich schnell. Doch sobald er wieder allein in seinem Zwinger eingesperrt ist, zieht er sich entweder zurück und liegt frustriert auf seiner Decke oder bettelt am Gitter um Aufmerksamkeit.

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪München
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Europa
Living with Gellu
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Europa · MünchenLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Gellu home

What you'll need for Gellu 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 Gellu

What life with Gellu looks like

Gellu is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Europa in München.

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.

München, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gellu, answered.

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