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Mixed Breed · Male

Our water rat Harper wishes for a peaceful rural home with experienced people who can provide clear structure. At the animal shelter, he tries his best, but is too stressed and can't concentrate well with all the stimuli. Harper is finely tuned and really something for people who can read and measure precisely. He already performs exercises promptly and precisely, but becomes overwhelmed with too many repetitions. But he wants to, and that's clear. We are working on it so that we can give him as much positive input as possible on his path to a happy future. An undisturbed sleeping place, no children or cats, quiet training, step by step with patience and calmness … This could certainly make the approximately two-year-old seized male dogs more relaxed in a relatively short time. Maybe there's something in the cute Flat Coated Retriever and/or Border Collie, so really cooperative breeds – and so is the "real," great Harper. We can't say yet how he gets along with other dogs. He loves water and also enjoys his ball. At the moment, we are working on leash training, doing general muzzle training, and working on his attention and the fact that he doesn't have to bark, jump, or grab a toy or bowl when excited. – "Toy management" and quiet phases are also on the schedule – also for his future family. We have already achieved some initial successes. Ideally, his new people will get to know him in peace with us before they adopt him on trial. Harper is waiting for your call at 20597 (Monday to Friday, except Wednesdays, 12-14 PM) or for your completed adoption questionnaire (on our Download and Online Form Page). My financial co-patrons Ger.Fra. (65) & Da.Mü. (15) contribute a combined 80 € per month.

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Unsere Wasserratte Harper wünscht sich ein ruhiges ländliches Zuhause bei erfahrenen Leuten mit klarer Struktur Im Tierheim gibt er sich zwar viel Mühe, ist aber zu gestresst und kann sich bei den vielen Reizen nicht gut konzentrieren Harper ist feinnervig und wirklich was für Leute, die genau lesen und Maß halten können &; Übungen führt er schon prompt und präzise aus, reagiert jedoch bei zu vielen Wiederholungen überfordert. Aber er will, das sieht man &; &; Wir arbeiten daran, damit wir ihm soviel positives Input wie möglich mit auf seinem Weg in eine glückliche Zukunft geben können. Ein ungestörter Schlafplatz mit drin, keine Kinder und Katzen, ruhiges Training, schrittweise mit Geduld und Gelassenheit … Dies könnte aus dem ca. zweijährigen beschlagnahmten Rüden sicherlich in nicht zu langer Zeit einen entspannteren Kumpel machen. Evtl. steckt in dem Hübschen Flat Coated Retriever und / oder Border Collie, also richtig kooperative Rassen – und so ist der „eigentliche“, tolle Harper auch Wie er andere Hunde findet, können wir im Moment noch nicht sagen. Wasser findet er toll und seinen Ball liebt er auch. Im Moment üben wir die Leinenführigkeit, machen Maulkorbtraining für allgemein und den Tierarzt, arbeiten an seiner Aufmerksamkeit und daran, dass man nicht bei Aufregung bellen, anspringen oder ein Spielzeug bzw. den Napf greifen muss &;&;&; – „Spielzeugmanagement“ und Ruhephasen stehen auch auf dem Stundenplan – auch für seine spätere Familie. Erste Erfolge haben wir schon erreicht Idealerweise lernen seine neuen Menschen ihn bei uns in Ruhe kennen, bevor sie ihn auf Probe holen Harper wartet auf euren Anruf bei uns unter 20597 (tgl. außer Mi. von 12-14 Uhr) bzw. auf euren ausgefüllten Adoptionsfragebogen (auf unserer Download- und Onlineformulare-Seite) Meine finanziellen Teilpatinnen Ger.Fra. (65) & Da.Mü. (15) stemmen gemeinsam 80 € mtl. für mich – Bedarf gedeckt

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🇩🇪Datzetal
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Sadelkow - Gnadenhof Sonnenschein e.V.
Living with Harper
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Sadelkow - Gnadenhof Sonnenschein e.V. · DatzetalLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Harper home

What you'll need for Harper 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 Harper

What life with Harper looks like

Harper is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Sadelkow - Gnadenhof Sonnenschein e.V. in Datzetal.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Datzetal, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Harper, answered.

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