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Labrador Retriever · Male · Young · 2 years

Herbie arrived at our animal shelter on 24.03.2026 from an animal hoarding case. His past experiences have left him very unsettled, making him currently very reserved around people. Herbie needs primarily time, patience, and a quiet environment to slowly build trust. A gentle getting-to-know-you phase is particularly important for him so that he can develop at his own pace and feel safe.

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Herbie kam am 24.03.2026 aus einem Animal-Hoarding-Fall zu uns ins Tierheim. Die vergangenen Erfahrungen haben ihn noch stark verunsichert, weshalb er Menschen gegenüber aktuell sehr zurückhaltend ist. Herbie benötigt vor allem Zeit, Geduld und ein ruhiges Umfeld, um langsam Vertrauen aufbauen zu können. Eine behutsame Kennenlernphase ist für ihn besonders wichtig, damit er sich in seinem eigenen Tempo entwickeln und sicher fühlen kann.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Cottbus
Shelter
Tierheim Cottbus
Living with Herbie
  • ✕Neutered
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Bringing Herbie home

What you'll need for Herbie 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
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    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

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About Herbie

What life with Herbie looks like

Herbie is a young adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Tierheim Cottbus in Cottbus.

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.

Cottbus, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Herbie, answered.

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