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Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Male · Adult · 7 years

Dear Ice came to our animal shelter as a legal custody case, because the care in his previous home was not optimal for him. Here, we see him as a brave, people-oriented guy who is very affectionate towards people and idolizes his trusted people. Since his arrival, Ice has had stereotypical behavior, which is unfortunately only exacerbated by the stressful daily life at the shelter. Ice spins around himself, bites his tail, and barks constantly. To make his daily life easier, he spends most of his time in a foster home, where the furry one also shows a completely different side and can really relax: Ice is an absolute sleepyhead, likes cuddling, loves long walks, and during food search games he is a four-legged Albert Einstein - almost a normal dog. But just almost, because when it gets stressful for him at home, for example when visitors come or something takes too long, his compulsive behavior also shows here. In his own four walls, Ices compulsive behaviors are usually short-lived and can be quickly redirected into the right direction, but even here, his stereotypical behavior remains present. The good thing about Ice: His people orientation and the existing basic knowledge of dog behavior offer a good basis to quickly take Ice out of stressful situations and provide alternatives. Those interested should be aware that Ice is not particularly stress-resistant and his impulse control is not sufficiently developed. For this reason, we want to ensure that Ices future owners are ready to address the existing problem in a dog behavior training in order to fix his stereotypical behavior in the long term. A child-free home without other four-legged animals is exactly right for Ice. In encounters with other dogs, Ice quickly shows dominant and threatening behavior, regardless of the behavior of his counterpart, which can be the result of inadequate socialization. Ice gets along well with some dogs, so joint walks are usually unproblematic.

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Der liebe Ice kam als behördliche Sicherstellung zu uns ins Tierheim, da die Haltung in seinem ehemaligen Zuhause für ihn nicht optimal war. Hier erleben wir ihn als tapferen, menschenbezogenen Kerl, der Menschen gegenüber sehr zugewandt ist und seine Bezugspersonen regelrecht vergöttert. Seit seiner Ankunft hatte Ice stereotypes Verhalten im Gepäck, das vom für ihn stressigen Tierheimalltag leider nur noch verstärkt wird. Ice dreht sich um sich selbst, beißt sich in die Rute und bellt unentwegt. Um ihm den Alltag zu erleichtern, lebt er sich die meiste Zeit auf einer Pflegestelle, auf der die Fellnase auch eine ganz andere Seite zeigt und richtig gut entspannen kann: Ice ist ein absoluter Langschläfer, kuschelt gerne, liebt lange Spaziergänge und bei Futtersuchspielen ist er ein vierbeiniger Albert Einstein – quasi ein fast normaler Hund. Aber halt nur fast, denn wenn es für ihn zuhause stressig wird, zum Beispiel wenn Besuch kommt oder ihm etwas zu lange dauert, zeigt sich leider auch hier sein zwanghaftes Verhalten. In den eigenen vier Wänden sind Ices Zwangshandlungen meist nur von kurzer Dauer und können schnell in die richtigen Bahnen umgelenkt werden, doch auch hier ist sein stereotypes Verhalten weiterhin vorhanden. Das Gute an Ice: Seine Menschenbezogenheit und das bereits vorhandene Hunde-Einmaleins bieten eine gute Grundlage, um Ice zügig aus Stresssituation zu holen und ihm Alternativen zu bieten. Interessent*innen sollten sich bewusst sein, dass Ice nicht besonders stressbelastbar und seine Impulskontrolle nicht ausreichend ausgeprägt ist. Aus diesem Grund möchten wir sicherstellen, dass Ices zukünftige Halter*innen bereit sind, die vorhandene Problematik in einem Hunde-Verhaltenstraining anzugehen, um sein stereotypes Verhalten langfristig zu beheben. Ein kinderloses Zuhause ohne andere Vierbeiner ist genau das Richtige für Ice. In der Begegnung mit anderen Hunden zeigt Ice, unabhängig vom Verhalten seines Gegenübers, schnell Imponier- und Drohverhalten, was das Resultat einer mangelnden Sozialisation sein kann. Mit einigen Hunden versteht Ice sich gut, sodass auch gemeinsame Spaziergänge unproblematisch sind. Wenn Sie Lust haben, Ice kennenzulernen und einen Freund fürs Leben zu gewinnen, schicken Sie gerne Ihre ausgefüllte Selbstauskunft an (Für die Adresse JavaScript anschalten)! 13.05.2026 (mk/lh) Datenschutz: Für das Video werden Daten von YouTube-Servern geladen und ggf. personen­bezogene Daten über­mittelt.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Hamburg
Shelter
Hamburger Tierschutzverein
Living with Ice
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Ice home

What you'll need for Ice 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
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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
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    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 Ice

What life with Ice looks like

Ice is a large adult staffordshire bull terrier dog waiting at Hamburger Tierschutzverein in Hamburg.

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 Ice, answered.

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