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Heinrich

German Shepherd · Male · Senior · 9 years

Heinrich, von uns liebevoll „Heini“ genannt, ist ein stattlicher Altdeutscher Schäferhund und hat mit seinen 10 Jahren bereits das wohlverdiente Rentenalter erreicht. Als Senior bringt er natürlich auch die ein oder anderen kleinen Gelenkbeschwerden mit und wünscht sich daher ein Zuhause, in dem auf seine Bedürfnisse Rücksicht genommen wird. Menschen gegenüber zeigt sich Heini ausgesprochen freundlich und aufgeschlossen. Er genießt Streicheleinheiten und lässt sich gerne ausgiebig bekuscheln. Trotz seines Alters freut er sich aber auch noch über kleine Spieleinheiten und gemeinsame Aktivitäten. Mit Artgenossen versteht sich Heinrich nur bedingt. Daher wünschen wir uns für ihn ein Zuhause, in dem er seinen Menschen ganz für sich haben darf und in dem Begegnungen mit anderen Hunden entsprechend berücksichtigt werden können. Heinrich sucht Menschen, die ihm viel Liebe und Zuwendung schenken, ihm gleichzeitig aber auch klare Grenzen und eine verlässliche Orientierung geben. Ein strukturierter und ruhiger Alltag gibt ihm Sicherheit und tut ihm besonders gut. Das Leben im Haus kennt Heini ebenso wie das Leben auf einem Hof. Nun wünschen wir uns für unseren treuen Senior ein liebevolles Zuhause, in dem er seinen Lebensabend genießen darf – mit gemütlichen Kuscheleinheiten, kleinen Abenteuern und ganz viel Zeit mit seinen Menschen.

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Saterland
Shelter
ASPCA Friesoythe and surroundings
Cared for by ASPCA Friesoythe and surroundings · SaterlandLearn about German Shepherd

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Heinrich home

What you'll need for Heinrich 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 Heinrich

What life with Heinrich looks like

Heinrich is a senior german shepherd dog waiting at ASPCA Friesoythe and surroundings in Saterland.

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.

🇩🇪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 Heinrich, answered.

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