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Gimli

Mixed Breed · Male

Hello, my dears—I’m the sweet Gimli, and I’d love to move into my new home as soon as possible. Unfortunately, my human passed away quite suddenly, and that’s why I’ve ended up here. I’ll need a bit of time to open up to new people, but with the right treats, this process goes pretty quickly. For my future, I’d like a home where I can settle in peacefully and without too much hustle and bustle. Loud noises and new situations really make me anxious. My caregivers would love to have a confident female dog by my side—actually, I think other dogs are pretty great, too! Overall, I’m a very easygoing, friendly, medium-sized fellow who just wants to please his people. Do you happen to have a cozy little spot available for me? If so, feel free to give me a call or drop me an email.

DE·Show original

Hallöchen ihr Lieben, ich bin der nette Gimli und würde gerne schnellstmöglich in mein neues Zuhause starten. Leider ist mein Frauchen ganz plötzlich verstorben und ich musste hier einziehen. Ich benötige etwas Zeit, um mich neuen Menschen zu öffnen, mit den richtigen Keksen geht dieses aber recht schnell. Ich würde mir für meine Zukunft ein Zuhause wünschen, in dem ich ganz in Ruhe ankommen darf und wo es nicht zu trubelig zu geht, laute Geräusche und neue Situationen ängstigen mich nämlich sehr. Eine souveräne Hündin könnten sich meine Pfleger sehr gut an meiner Seite vorstellen, andere Hunde finde ich nämlich echt ganz gut. Insgesamt bin ich ein sehr genügsamer, freundlicher, mittelgroßer Kerl, der seinen Menschen eigentlich nur gefallen möchte. Hättet ihr vielleicht ein Körbchen frei für mich? Dann ruft gerne an, oder schreibt eine Mail.

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
Tierheim Essen
Living with Gimli
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Tierheim Essen · EssenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Gimli home

What you'll need for Gimli 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 Gimli

What life with Gimli looks like

Gimli is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Essen in Essen.

An 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 Gimli, answered.

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