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Gismo

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

adoption requirements adoption process Now request this animal! adoption requirements adoption process Now request this dog! Gismo is a young, striking male dog who is desperately seeking a chance at a better life. He currently lives in the Public Shelter in Baia Mare and suffers greatly from the cramped conditions, the noise, and the lack of opportunities to stretch his legs. For a young, energetic dog like him, this is especially hard. Gismo is approximately 1.5 years old and stands about 55 cm at the shoulder. With his semi-long, white fur and black spots, he is a real looker. His predominantly white, soft fur looks particularly clean and elegant, while the fine dark markings on his ears and face give him a very individual, charming expression. His bright, hazel eyes and attentive expression lend him a particularly beautiful and characterful presence. Currently, Gismo shows some reserve and insecurity towards people. He needs space and does not want to be pressured. However, he has recently begun to open up more: He shows more interest in people, observes attentively, and becomes more curious. He even approaches the fence and takes treats and allows himself to be stroked. This development gives hope and shows that he is ready to develop further with the right support. With other dogs, Gismo is social and shows compatibility. This can give him security in a new home, but it is not a prerequisite. It is assumed that Gismo has not yet lived in a home. Things like house training, leash manners, and everyday rules must be learned by him. With patience, clear structure, and loving consistency, he will be able to master these step by step. Positive dog training classes can help him and assist in building his confidence. Given his appearance and temperament, it is suspected that Gismo is a mix of a herding dog. Accordingly, he is looking for people who enjoy movement, mental stimulation, and working together with an intelligent dog and can offer him both physical and mental stimulation. For Gismo, we wish for dog-experienced, patient people who do not rush him but give him time to build trust. An active but quiet environment, in which he can develop, would be ideal. We would also be very happy about a foster home, as it could help him take the first important step out of the shelter. Gismo travels neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed, and flea-treated with an EU pet passport to his new home.

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Vermittlungsvoraussetzungen Vermittlungsablauf Jetzt dieses Tier anfragen! Vermittlungsvoraussetzungen Vermittlungsablauf Jetzt diesen Hund anfragen! Gismo ist ein junger, auffälliger Rüde, der dringend seine Chance auf ein besseres Leben sucht. Er lebt aktuell im Public Shelter in Baia Mare und leidet dort sehr unter der Enge, dem Lärm und den fehlenden Möglichkeiten, sich auszulasten. Für einen jungen, bewegungsfreudigen Hund wie ihn ist das besonders schwer. Gismo ist etwa 1,5 Jahre alt und hat eine Schulterhöhe von rund 55 cm. Mit seinem halblangen, weißen Fell und den schwarzen Punkten ist er ein echter Hingucker. Sein weiches, überwiegend weißes Fell wirkt besonders rein und elegant, während die feinen dunklen Abzeichen an den Ohren und im Gesicht ihm einen ganz individuellen, charmanten Ausdruck verleihen. Dazu kommen seine wachen, hellbraunen Augen und sein aufmerksamer Gesichtsausdruck, die ihm eine besonders schöne und charaktervolle Ausstrahlung verleihen. Menschen gegenüber zeigt sich Gismo aktuell noch zurückhaltend und unsicher. Er braucht Abstand und möchte nicht bedrängt werden. Allerdings hat er in letzter Zeit begonnen, sich etwas zu öffnen: Er zeigt mehr Interesse am Menschen, beobachtet aufmerksam und wird neugieriger. Er kommt sogar vor an den Zaun und nimmt Leckerlies und lässt sich streicheln. Diese Entwicklung macht Mut und zeigt, dass er bereit ist, sich mit der richtigen Unterstützung weiterzuentwickeln. Mit anderen Hunden ist Gismo sozial und zeigt sich verträglich. Das kann ihm auch im neuen Zuhause Sicherheit geben, ist aber keine Voraussetzung. Es ist davon auszugehen, dass Gismo das Leben in einem Haushalt noch nicht kennt. Dinge wie Stubenreinheit, Leinenführigkeit und Alltagsregeln muss er erst lernen. Mit Geduld, klarer Struktur und liebevoller Konsequenz wird er dies jedoch Schritt für Schritt meistern können. Eine positiv arbeitende Hundeschule kann ihn dabei unterstützen und ihm helfen, Selbstvertrauen aufzubauen. Aufgrund seines Erscheinungsbildes und seines Temperaments liegt die Vermutung nahe, dass es sich bei Gismo um einen Hütehund-Mix handelt. Entsprechend sucht er Menschen, die Freude an Bewegung, Beschäftigung und gemeinsamer Arbeit mit einem intelligenten Hund haben und ihm sowohl körperliche als auch geistige Auslastung bieten können. Für Gismo wünschen wir uns hundeerfahrene, geduldige Menschen, die ihn nicht drängen, sondern ihm Zeit geben, Vertrauen zu fassen. Ein aktives, aber ruhiges Umfeld, in dem er sich entwickeln darf, wäre ideal. Auch über eine Pflegestelle würden wir uns sehr freuen, da sie ihm den ersten wichtigen Schritt aus dem Shelter heraus ermöglichen könnte. Gismo reist kastriert, gechipt, geimpft, entwurmt und entfloht mit EU-Heimtierausweis in sein neues Zuhause. Die

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪München
Shelter
Ein Herz für Streuner e.V.
Living with Gismo
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Ein Herz für Streuner e.V. · MünchenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Gismo home

What you'll need for Gismo in week one.

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  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 Gismo

What life with Gismo looks like

Gismo is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Ein Herz für Streuner e.V. 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. 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 Gismo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Gismo?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Ein Herz für Streuner e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Gismo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Gismo if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Ein Herz für Streuner 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Gismo 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 Gismo 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 Ein Herz für Streuner e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Gismo 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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