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Heiko

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Heiko is an approximately 2-year-old, neutered mixed-breed male dog (with a hormone chip for one year), about 60 cm tall and weighing 36 kg. He is healthy, microchipped, and brings a lot of potential, but he needs the right people by his side. The handsome male dog is a sensitive and very eager-to-learn companion who quickly understands what is expected of him. On the leash, he already walks well, and with further training, he will surely develop even more. Heiko also loves car rides and can stay alone for several hours without breaking anything or running around nervously. However, Heiko is not a beginner dog: he is an insecure, partially anxious dog who can turn to aggressive behavior in stressful or threatening situations. Therefore, he is looking for people with experience in handling reactive dogs who can give him security and guide him through everyday life with confidence. Heiko gets along well with small dogs but not with large ones. He is already familiar with living in a family environment with other dogs. For Heiko, we are looking for a quiet, structured home with plenty of space to run and people who are willing to invest time and patience in his development. Once he has built trust, he shows himself to be a loyal, intelligent, and wonderful companion. Many thanks in advance.

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Heiko ist ein etwa 2 Jahre alter, kastrierter Mischlingsrüde (Hormonchip für 1 Jahr), ca. 60 cm groß und 36 kg schwer. Er ist gesund, gechipt und bringt eine Menge Potenzial mit braucht aber die richtigen Menschen an seiner Seite. Der hübsche Rüde ist ein sensibler und sehr lernwilliger Begleiter, der schnell versteht, was man von ihm möchte. An der Leine läuft er bereits gut und mit weiterem Training wird er sich hier sicher noch toll entwickeln. Heiko fährt außerdem sehr gerne Auto und kann für mehrere Stunden alleine bleiben ohne etwas kaputt zu machen oder nervös umher zu laufen. Heiko ist jedoch kein Anfängerhund: Er ist ein unsicherer, teilweise ängstlicher Hund, der in stressigen oder für ihn bedrohlichen Situationen auch in aggressives Verhalten umschlagen kann. Deshalb sucht er Menschen mit Erfahrung im Umgang mit reaktiven Hunden, die ihm Sicherheit geben und ihn souverän durch den Alltag führen. Mit kleinen Hunden kommt Heiko gut zurecht, große Hunde hingegen sind nicht sein Fall. Er kennt bereits das Zusammenleben mit anderen Hunden im familiären Umfeld. Für Heiko wünschen wir uns ein ruhiges, strukturiertes Zuhause mit viel Auslauf und Menschen, die bereit sind, Zeit und Geduld in seine Entwicklung zu investieren. Hat er erst einmal Vertrauen gefasst, zeigt er sich als treuer, intelligenter und wunderbarer Begleiter. Vielen lieben Dank im Voraus schonmal.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Melle
Shelter
Tierheim Melle
Living with Heiko
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Heiko home

What you'll need for Heiko 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
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Heiko

What life with Heiko looks like

Heiko is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Melle in Melle.

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 Heiko, answered.

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