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Gino

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

GINO arrived in January 2025 at the private animal shelter "Life goes on" run by Ionut Stanciu in Sibiu. He was rescued from the horrific killing station in Barlad, Romania. He is still a bit shy and very thin. At the private shelter, food is scarce for the many animals. He has become friends with the little blonde girl. Gina is a real heartbreaker. At first, he approaches strangers with some reserve, but this quickly melts away once he realizes that people mean him no harm. Given a little time, he reveals himself as a friendly, curious, and loving companion who thoroughly enjoys being close to his humans. We wish GINO a home with empathetic people who know how to handle uncertain dogs and can accompany GINO without pressure, yet with clarity and calmness, giving this sensitive boy the time he needs to settle in and build trust. With patience and loving guidance, he will surely blossom into a loyal and joyful family member—but for that, he urgently needs the chance to leave the shelter. Who will give this little fluffy dog a warm bed and lots of love? A second dog in the family would also be an advantage for GINO. GINO is approximately 4 years old and stands about 50 cm tall. He weighs 25 kg. He is neutered, fully vaccinated, and microchipped. If you're interested, we’d be delighted to receive your call. Only then can we arrange a date for his departure. (or)

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GINO – ein zuckersüßer, wuscheliger Charmeur, der Herzen im Sturm erobert. GINO kam im Januar 2025 ins private Tierheim „Life goes on“ von Ionut Stanciu in Sibiu. Er wurde aus der furchtbaren Tötungsstation Barlad in Rumänien gerettet. Er ist noch etwas schüchtern und sehr dünn. In dem privaten Tierheim ist das Futter für die vielen Tiere knapp. Er hat Frreundschaft mit der kleinen Blondie geschlossen. Gina ist ein Herzensbrecher. Er begegnet fremden Menschen anfangs noch etwas zurückhaltend, doch das legt sich schnell, sobald er merkt, dass man es gut mit ihm meint. Gibt man ihm ein wenig Zeit, zeigt er sich als freundlicher, neugieriger und liebevoller Begleiter, der die Nähe seiner Menschen genießt. Für GINO wünschen wir uns ein Zuhause bei einfühlsamen Menschen, die mit unsicheren Hunden umgehen können und GINO ohne Druck, aber mit Klarheit und Ruhe begleiten und dem sensiblen Bub die nötige Zeit geben anzukommen und Vertrauen aufzubauen. Mit Geduld und liebevoller Führung wird er sich ganz sicher zu einem treuen und lebensfrohen Familienmitglied entwickeln, dafür braucht er jedoch dringend die Chance, das Tierheim zu verlassen. Wer schenkt diesem kleinen Wuschelhund ein warmes Körbchen und ganz viel Liebe? Auch für Gino wäre ein 2 Hund in der Familie von Vorteil. Gino ist ca 4 Jahre alt und rd. 50 cm groß. Er wiegt 25 kg. Und ist kastriert, vollständig geimpft und gechipt. Wenn Sie Interesse an Gino haben, senden Sie uns bitte das Kontaktformular, oder rufen Sie uns an: oder

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Essel

Shelter

ITV Grenzenlos e.V.

Living with Gino

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

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About Gino

What life with Gino looks like

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

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.

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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. ITV Grenzenlos e.V. 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 — 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. 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 ITV Grenzenlos e.V. 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.