How do I contact the shelter about Henry?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein Porz 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 — Tierschutzverein Porz 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 Tierschutzverein Porz 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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Henry

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 5 years

Age: 3–3.5 years old Shoulder height: approx. 52–55 cm SNAP 4 test negative, with EU pet passport Available from Saturday, June 27, at our foster facility. We couldn’t leave him there any longer—because his gaze says it all. HENRY – the quiet fighter, searching for his happiness. For 3.5 long years, Henry has been waiting... 3.5 years filled with hope. 3.5 years during which others were allowed to go—and he kept being left behind again and again. And yet... he hasn’t closed his heart. He’s so thrilled by closeness, attention, and every kind word—as if, for just a brief moment, his little world were to become brighter once more. With his fellow dogs, he shows himself to be tolerant and playful. Especially when running freely, you see who Henry really is: not a shy dog at all, but a cheerful, life-loving companion who finally just wants to be a dog. Yet behind bars, he becomes quiet again... and keeps on waiting. Henry isn’t looking for perfection. He’s looking for people with heart—people who’ll show him that finding a home doesn’t have to remain just a dream. People who’ll give him time. People who’ll take his paws in theirs and say: “From now on, you’ll never have to wait again.” And we’re certain: Whoever gives Henry a home won’t get a dog back—they’ll get a friend for life. A loyal companion who’ll grow more trusting with each passing day and gently place his big heart into your hands. (Mon–Fri, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.) display: none !important; .lSSlideOuter .lSPager.lSGallery

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Alter: 3–3,5 Jahre alt Schulterhöhe: ca. 52-55 cm SNAP 4 negativ getestet mit EU-Heimtierausweis Ab Samstag 27.06.26 AUF unserer Pflegestelle Wir konnten ihn nicht noch länger zurücklassen, weil sein Blick alles sagt. HENRY – Der stille Kämpfer auf der Suche nach seinem Glück. Seit 3,5 langen Jahren wartet Henry… 3,5 Jahre voller Hoffnung. 3,5 Jahre, in denen andere gehen durften – und er immer wieder zurückblieb. Und trotzdem… hat er sein Herz nicht verschlossen. Er freut sich so sehr über Nähe, Aufmerksamkeit und jedes liebe Wort – als würde für einen kurzen Moment seine kleine Welt wieder heller werden. Mit seinen Artgenossen zeigt er sich verträglich und verspielt. Besonders im Freilauf sieht man, wer Henry wirklich ist: Sondern ein fröhlicher, lebenslustiger Hund, der endlich einfach Hund sein möchte. Doch hinter Gittern wird er wieder still… und wartet weiter. Henry sucht keine Perfektion. Er sucht Menschen mit Herz. Menschen, die ihm zeigen, dass Ankommen kein Traum bleiben muss. Menschen, die ihm Zeit schenken. Die seine Pfoten nehmen und sagen: „Ab jetzt musst du nie wieder warten.“ Und wir sind uns sicher: Wer Henry sein Zuhause schenkt, bekommt keinen Hund zurück – sondern einen Freund fürs Leben. Einen treuen Begleiter, der mit jedem Tag mehr Vertrauen schenkt und sein großes Herz ganz vorsichtig in eure Hände legt. (Mo–Fr von 11–18 Uhr) display: none !important; .lSSlideOuter .lSPager.lSGallery {

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇩🇪Köln

Shelter

Tierschutzverein Porz

Living with Henry

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

Cared for by Tierschutzverein Porz · Köln Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Henry home

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About Henry

What life with Henry looks like

Henry is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Porz in Köln.

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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Köln, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

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. Tierschutzverein Porz 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 — Tierschutzverein Porz 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 Tierschutzverein Porz 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.