How do I contact the shelter about Giovanni?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Iserlohn handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Giovanni on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Giovanni if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Iserlohn 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 Giovanni 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 Giovanni 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 Iserlohn early rather than rehoming privately; they know Giovanni 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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Giovanni

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

We assume that, due to his appearance and beautiful champagne-colored coat, Giovanni is often “underestimated” as a Labrador or even Golden Retriever mix. But that’s not the case at all. He’s a very sweet dog—but one who is highly independent and self-determined. We took him from a friendly animal welfare organization. His previous history is unknown. At first, he was quite calm with us and probably just overwhelmed by his new surroundings. He’s been with us since mid-January 2023. Since he’s a very sturdy fellow, he needs owners who can set loving yet consistent boundaries, stand their ground, and are physically up to the task of handling him. His new owners must be confident and capable when interacting with him—then he’ll truly be an amazing companion. Our shelter manager has absolutely no issues with him. But if he senses that people aren’t consistent, he’ll start playing very roughly—and there can even be bruises. He gets along wonderfully with other dogs and tends to take the lower-ranking position in the pack. However, cats are absolutely not his thing. He’s such a wonderful guy! Where are the right people for him? 💖🍀

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Wir nehmen an, dass Giovanni aufgrund seines Aussehens und des schönen champagnerfarbenen Fells oft als Labrador- oder auch Golden-Retriever-Mix „unterschätzt“ wird. Das ist aber nicht der Fall. Er ist ein sehr netter, aber sehr selbstbestimmter Hund. Wir haben ihn von einem befreundeten TSV übernommen. Seine Vorgeschichte ist unbekannt. Am Anfang war er bei uns noch recht ruhig und wahrscheinlich erst mal von der neuen Umgebung beeindruckt. Er ist seit Mitte Januar 23 bei uns. Da er ein sehr kräftiges Kerlchen ist, braucht er Halter, die ihm liebevoll aber konsequent Grenzen setzen, sich durchsetzen können und ihm auch körperlich gewachsen sind. Seine neuen Halter müssen souverän mit ihm umgehen, dann ist er ein traumhafter Hund. Unsere Tierheimleiterin hat überhaupt keine Probleme mit ihm. Aber wenn er merkt, dass Menschen inkonsequent sind, spielt er sehr grob und es gibt auch blaue Flecke. Mit anderen Hunden ist sehr gut verträglich und geht eher den unteren Weg. Katzen sind allerdings überhaupt nicht sein Ding. Er ist so ein toller Kerl. Wo sind die richtigen Leute? 💖🍀

Size

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Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇩🇪Iserlohn

Shelter

Tierheim Iserlohn

Living with Giovanni

✓Neutered

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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Giovanni home

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About Giovanni

What life with Giovanni looks like

Giovanni is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Iserlohn in Iserlohn.

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 Giovanni, answered.

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