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Ivalo

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Ivalo – a cuddly ray of sunshine looking for his family Ivalo originally came from a public shelter in Romania, where he was on the euthanasia list. Fortunately, we were able to rescue him in time. Today the little male lives in a foster home in Romania and is waiting there for his own family. Ivalo is a true ray of sunshine. This little boy loves being close to people and greets them with great joy, openness and lots of affection. He is also friendly and loving toward children. With other dogs, Ivalo is exceptionally sociable. He enjoys contact with other dogs, meets them in a friendly way, and gets along without problems in a dog group at his foster home. That is why we can well imagine him as a second dog as well as a single dog. Toward cats, Ivalo is curious and relaxed. He also handles car rides without any problems. He is currently getting to know walking on a leash and is already making good progress. He perceives new environmental stimuli with curiosity and attentiveness. He allows physical examinations and care measures calmly and cooperatively. Ivalo is a pleasant companion for everyday life. He enjoys joint outings just as much as relaxed cuddle sessions with his people. His cheerful, people-oriented nature simply puts a smile on your face. Like every dog from international animal welfare rescue, Ivalo will also have a lot to learn. Loving consistency, clear rules and patience will help him develop into a confident and reliable everyday companion. Because of his friendly and adaptable nature, we can also well imagine him with committed first-time dog owners, provided they attend a competent dog school from the start. After a positive preliminary check, Ivalo may move into his new home neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, deflead, and with an EU pet passport, for a protection fee of 495 euros.

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Ivalo – verschmuster Sonnenschein sucht seine Familie Ivalo stammt ursprünglich aus einem öffentlichen Shelter in Rumänien, wo er auf der Tötungsliste stand. Glücklicherweise konnten wir ihn rechtzeitig sichern. Heute lebt der kleine Rüde auf einer rumänischen Pflegestelle und wartet dort auf seine eigene Familie. Ivalo ist ein echter Sonnenschein. Der kleine Rüde liebt die Nähe zu Menschen und begegnet ihnen mit großer Freude, Offenheit und ganz viel Zuneigung. Auch Kindern begegnet er freundlich und liebevoll. Mit anderen Hunden zeigt sich Ivalo ausgesprochen sozial. Er freut sich über den Kontakt zu Artgenossen, begegnet ihnen freundlich und lebt auf seiner Pflegestelle problemlos in einer Hundegruppe. Deshalb können wir ihn uns sowohl als Zweithund als auch als Einzelhund gut vorstellen. Katzen gegenüber zeigt sich Ivalo neugierig und entspannt. Auch Autofahrten meistert er problemlos. Das Laufen an der Leine lernt Ivalo derzeit kennen und macht dabei bereits gute Fortschritte. Neue Umweltreize nimmt er neugierig und aufmerksam wahr. Körperliche Untersuchungen sowie Pflegemaßnahmen lässt er gelassen und kooperativ zu. Ivalo ist ein angenehmer Begleiter für den Alltag. Er freut sich über gemeinsame Unternehmungen genauso wie über entspannte Kuschelstunden mit seinen Menschen. Seine fröhliche, menschenbezogene Art zaubert einem einfach ein Lächeln ins Gesicht. Auch Ivalo wird, wie jeder Hund aus dem Auslandstierschutz, noch einiges dazulernen dürfen. Liebevolle Konsequenz, klare Regeln und Geduld werden ihm helfen, sich zu einem souveränen und zuverlässigen Alltagsbegleiter zu entwickeln. Aufgrund seines freundlichen und anpassungsfähigen Wesens können wir ihn uns auch gut bei engagierten Anfänger:innen vorstellen, vorausgesetzt, sie besuchen von Anfang an eine kompetente Hundeschule. Nach positiver Vorkontrolle darf Ivalo kastriert, geimpft, gechippt, entwurmt, entfloht und mit EU-Heimtierausweis gegen eine Schutzgebühr von 495 Euro in sein neues Zuhause ziehen.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V.
Living with Ivalo
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with dogs
Cared for by Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ivalo home

What you'll need for Ivalo in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Ivalo

What life with Ivalo looks like

Ivalo is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. in Germany.

A young 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. Many dogs and cats leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport, but this varies by shelter, so confirm what is included with the shelter.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Ivalo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ivalo?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ivalo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ivalo if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. whether they will for Ivalo, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Ivalo already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. lists Ivalo as vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V., so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Ivalo isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Tierschutzverein SpecialDogs e.V. about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ivalo 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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