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Mixed Breed · Male

Compatibility with others: Gets along well with other dogs; cats: not known, can be tested. Current location: animal shelter our area; surrender reason: taken in from poor husbandry. Homer had to live on a chain in a very neglected area in the vineyards. His previous owners did not take care of him. It is very hard for such a young, active dog to be confined to a small radius for 24 hours a day. Since Homer has barely had the chance to experience much, it is recommended that he attend a good dog training class. He is still quite rough on the leash because he has never learned it. This should not be a problem as dogs generally learn it well and quickly. Children should be a bit older.

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Verträglichkeit: Gut mit anderen Hunden verträglich; Katzen: nicht bekannt, kann getestet werden. Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim Ungarn Abgabegrund: Wurde aus schlechter Haltung geholt Homer musste in einer sehr verruchten Gegend in den Weinbergen völlig vernachlässigt an der Kette leben. Seine Vorbesitzer haben sich nicht um ihn gekümmert. Gerade für einen so jungen, aktiven Hund ist es sehr schwer, 24 Stunden am Tag sich nur in einem kleinen Radius bewegen zu dürfen. Da Homer bisher kaum etwas hat kennenlernen können wird der Besuch einer guten Hundeschule empfohlen. An der Leine ist er noch recht ungestüm da er es nie gelernt hat. Das sollte aber kein Problem sein, da die Hunde das eigentlich gut und recht schnell lernen. Kinder sollten schon etwas größer sein.

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Leichlingen
Shelter
Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.
Living with Homer
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Homer home

What you'll need for Homer 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
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    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 Homer

What life with Homer looks like

Homer is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. in Leichlingen.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Homer, answered.

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