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Grizzly (Paten gesucht)

Male · Senior · 9 years

Grizzly first came to us at the animal shelter in July 2018 when a circus gave him up because they were shutting down their operation. He found a new home fairly quickly, but was brought back because he didn't get along with the existing dog. From October 2018 to February 2020, he was rehomed again, but even that wasn't permanent, as he bit his owner.

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Grizzly kam erstmals im Juli 2018 zu uns im Tierheim, ein Zirkus gab ihn damals ab, weil sie ihren Betrieb aufgaben. Er fand dann recht schnell ein neues Zuhause, wurde aber zurückgebracht, weil er mit dem vorhandenen Hund nicht zurechtkam. Von Oktober 2018 bis Februar 2020 war er dann erneut vermittelt, aber auch das sollte nicht für die Ewigkeit sein, denn er biss seinen Besitzer. Auch die dritte

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Cologne
Shelter
Tierheim Köln
Living with Grizzly (Paten gesucht)
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
Cared for by Tierheim Köln · Cologne

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Grizzly (Paten gesucht) home

What you'll need for Grizzly (Paten gesucht) 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
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    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 Grizzly (Paten gesucht)

What life with Grizzly (Paten gesucht) looks like

Grizzly (Paten gesucht) is a large senior dog waiting at Tierheim Köln in Cologne.

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.

Note from the shelter: History of aggression incidents, needs experienced handler who understands guardian breeds

🇩🇪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.

Cologne, Germany browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Grizzly (Paten gesucht), answered.

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