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Gino

Male · Senior · 14 years

Der am 13.03.2012 geborene Terrier-Mix Gino, kam zu uns, da seine ehemaligen Besitzer mit ihm überfordert waren. Das lag sicherlich daran, dass der sehr intelligente Rüde chronisch unterfordert war und ihm keine Sicherheit gegeben werden konnte. Mit fremden Menschen hatte er große Probleme und zeigte es auch, wenn er überfordert war. Nach vielen Schwierigkeiten hat sich Gino an den strukturierten Tierheimalltag gewöhnt. Mit viel Geduld und Einfühlungsvermögen hat sich Gino zu einem lebensfrohen, sehr intelligenten Rüden entwickelt, der mit Feuereifer bei jeder Aufgabe dabei ist und schon weit mehr als einfache Grundkommandos beherrscht. Update: Die lange Zeit, die Gino mittlerweile im Tierheim ist, hat Spuren hinterlassen. Er ist älter und ruhiger geworden und braucht mittlerweile sehr viel Schlaf. Sein Hör- und Sehvermögen haben stark nachgelassen. Auf Spaziergängen und Ausflügen ist er aber immer noch begeistert dabei und zeigt gerne, was er alles gelernt hat. Aufgrund seiner Unsicherheiten braucht Gino seine tägliche Routine. Veränderungen im Alltag verunsichern ihn mittlerweile so sehr, dass er sich dann manchmal komplett verweigert oder auch attackiert.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇩🇪Gütersloh
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Gütersloh
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Gütersloh · Gütersloh

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Gino home

What you'll need for Gino 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 Gino

What life with Gino looks like

Gino is a large senior dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Gütersloh in Gütersloh.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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.

Gütersloh, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gino, answered.

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