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HerkulesRasse

Mixed Breed · Male

Name: Herkules. Breed: mixed breed. Gender: male Date of birth: 05/2020. Color: Black with white Country of birth: Greece Size: Large (approx. 55 cm) A good dog’s life? Herkules hasn’t known one yet. Until recently, he spent his days tethered to a chain—day after day. Our animal rescuer freed the poor fellow and gave him a safe place at our shelter. Despite his difficult past, Herkules hasn’t lost his zest for life—or his trust in people. On the contrary: this handsome male dog seeks human contact, is friendly, and loves cuddles. Herkules stands out for his calm demeanor, and we hope he’ll finally find a loving home where he can settle in peacefully, be cherished, and receive plenty of attention.

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Name: Herkules. Rasse: Mischling. Geschlecht: RüdeGeburtsdatum: 05/2020. Farbe: Schwarz mit WeißGeburtsland: GriechenlandGröße: Groß (ca. 55cm) Ein schönes Hundeleben? Das kennt der liebe Herkules bisher nicht. Sein Dasein fristete er angebunden an einer Kette – Tag für Tag. Unsere Tierschützerin hat den armen Kerl befreit und ihm einen sicheren Platz im Tierasyl gegeben.Trotz seiner schweren Vergangenheit hat Herkules seine Lebensfreude nicht verloren und auch sein Vertrauen in die Menschen nicht. Im Gegenteil: Der hübsche Rüde sucht den Kontakt zu Menschen, ist freundlich und liebt Streicheleinheiten.Herkules zeichnet sich durch seine ruhige Art aus und wir wünschen ihm endlich ein liebes Zuhause, in dem er in Ruhe ankommen darf, geliebt wird und viel Aufmerksamkeit bekommt..

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇩🇪Heppenheim
Shelter
Elpida & Esperanza, Hoffnung für Straßenhunde e.V.
Living with HerkulesRasse
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by Elpida & Esperanza, Hoffnung für Straßenhunde e.V. · HeppenheimLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing HerkulesRasse home

What you'll need for HerkulesRasse 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 HerkulesRasse

What life with HerkulesRasse looks like

HerkulesRasse is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Elpida & Esperanza, Hoffnung für Straßenhunde e.V. in Heppenheim.

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 HerkulesRasse, answered.

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