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Henry

Dachshund · Male · Adult · 8 years

Henry wurde bei uns abgegeben, weil seine Halter mit seinem Verhalten überfordert waren. Er ist ein sehr selbstsicherer Hund, der eine klare Führung benötigt und erst lernen musste, sich am Leinenführer zu orientieren. Henry wurden in der Vergangenheit keine Grenzen gesetzt und es ging immer nach seinem Kopf. Im Tierheim lernt er nun, eine Bindung und ein Vertrauensverhältnis zu seinem Leinenführer aufzubauen. Er freut sich sehr, wenn es zum Spaziergang geht und verhält sich draußen leinenführig und freundlich. An anderen Hunden geht er problemlos vorbei, er liebt es, Zeit draußen zu verbringen. Es kann aber auch mal vorkommen, dass er beim Spaziergang bockt, dann ist es wichtig, dass sein Leinenführer sich durchsetzt und ihm nicht die Führung überlässt. Henry ist sehr verträglich und teilt sich seinen Zwinger derzeit mit weiteren, viel größeren Hunden. Er spielt gerne und hat auch in der Mensch-Hund-Kommunikation große Fortschritte gemacht. Henry hat im Tierheim schon viel gelernt und wartet nur darauf, endlich bei hundeerfahrenen Personen zu zeigen, was in ihm steckt.Henry ist im Tierheim ziemlich gestresst und sucht dringend nach einer ruhigeren Umgebung, in dem man mit ihm an seinem Verhalten arbeitet. Er kann auch gerne in ein bestehendes Rudel, wenn die Hunde sich verstehen.Interessenten werden um Terminvereinbarung gebeten unter kleines Video von Henry:

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Saarbrücken
Shelter
Bertha-Bruch-Tierheim Saarbrücken
Living with Henry
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Bertha-Bruch-Tierheim Saarbrücken · SaarbrückenLearn about Dachshund

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Bringing Henry home

What you'll need for Henry 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 Henry

What life with Henry looks like

Henry is a large adult dachshund dog waiting at Bertha-Bruch-Tierheim Saarbrücken in Saarbrücken.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Henry, answered.

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