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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Gustav - a whirlwind with a heart is looking for his active home. .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-406 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-47 img{aspect-ratio:1 / 1;object-position:35% 70%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-407 > Location: animal shelter in Slavonski Brod, Croatia Gender: male, neutered Date of birth: 01.08.2024 shoulder height: approx. 56 cm / 25 kg compatibility with others with cats unknown Single or second dog Ideal environment: outskirts of town, rural Suitable for: ambitious dog beginners. .fusion-body .

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Gustav -ein Wirbelwind mit Herz sucht sein sportliches Zuhause .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-406 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-imageframe.imageframe-47 img{aspect-ratio:1 / 1;object-position:35% 70%;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-407 > Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim in Slavonski Brod, Kroatien Geschlecht: männlich, kastriert Geburtsdatum: 01.08.2024 Schulterhöhe: ca. 56 cm / 25 kg Verträglichkeit mit Katzen unbekannt Einzel- oder Zweithund ideale Umgebung: Stadtrand, Ländlich geeignet für: ambitionierte Hundeanfänger .fusion-body .fusion-button Direkt zur Selbstauskunft .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-408 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container .fusion-gallery-46 Loading the next set of gallery items... Load More .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-409 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container Gustav ist ein junger, aktiver Mischlingsrüde, der als Streuner in einem Dorf gefunden wurde – mitten im Winter, schlafend im Schnee. Trotz dieses harten Starts ins Leben ist er zu einem fröhlichen, menschenbezogenen und energiegeladenen Kerl herangewachsen, der nun bereit ist, endlich in einem richtigen Zuhause anzukommen. Gustav liebt Menschen über alles und geht offen auf jeden zu – egal ob groß oder klein. Mit anderen Hunden versteht er sich problemlos, sowohl mit Rüden als auch mit Hündinnen. Sein Herz schlägt für Action: Rennen, spielen, lernen, gefordert werden – genau das macht ihm Freude. Er ist sehr intelligent, lernt schnell und wartet nur darauf, dass jemand seine Talente erkennt und mit ihm arbeitet. An der Leine läuft Gustav bereits gut, im Auto ist er lebhaft, aber brav. Katzen findet er spannend – und zeigt das lautstark, weshalb ein katzenfreier Haushalt ideal wäre. Für Gustav suchen wir Menschen, die Spaß an Bewegung haben, ihm klare Strukturen bieten und ihn körperlich sowie geistig auslasten wollen. Hundesport, lange Spaziergänge, Denkspiele oder gemeinsames Training wären perfekt für ihn. Gustav ist kein Hund fürs Couchleben – aber ein echter Traumhund für Menschen, die Freude an einem aktiven, klugen und liebevollen Begleiter haben. Wer ihm Zeit, Führung und Beschäftigung schenkt, wird einen treuen Partner bekommen, der mit Begeisterung durchs Leben geht. Ein Hund wie Gustav braucht kein Zuhause – er braucht ein Team. Wenn du aktiv, hundeerfahren und bereit für ein Leben voller Energie bist, wartet er genau auf dich. .fusion-body .fusion-button Interesse an einer Adoption? (Hier klicken) .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-410 > .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-365{ padding-top : 20px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 30px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-

Size
Small
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Nordic Strays e.V.
Living with Gustav
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
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Cared for by Nordic Strays e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 weeks ago

Bringing Gustav home

What you'll need for Gustav 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 Gustav

What life with Gustav looks like

Gustav is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Nordic Strays e.V. in Germany.

An young 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 Gustav, answered.

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