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Jack

Chihuahua · Male · Senior · 9 years

Jack sucht sein Für-immer-Zuhause – ein Gnadenplatz mit Herz - nicht mit Erwartungen! Sieben Jahre lang war Jack nur „da“ – ein kleiner Hund, der als Vermehrerhund ohne Liebe, ohne Spaziergänge und ohne Nähe leben musste. Jetzt darf sein Leben endlich beginnen. Jack ist etwa 7 Jahre alt, wiegt nur rund 3 kg und ist ein zarter, sanfter Hundejunge. Er ist vorsichtig und unterwürfig, aber dabei unglaublich liebenswert. Menschen gegenüber zeigt er sich neugierig und offen, doch in geschlossenen Räumen reagiert er noch unsicher und sucht schnell Schutz – manchmal auch mit panischem Verhalten. Draußen hingegen blüht er richtig auf: Spaziergänge und kleine Ausflüge, besonders ans Meer, liebt er sehr. Er ist noch nicht vollständig stubenrein, aber aufmerksam und lernfreudig. Mit Geduld, klaren Strukturen und liebevollen Ritualen kann er noch so viel lernen. Jack orientiert sich stark an anderen Hunden – ein kleiner, souveräner Zweithund wäre für ihn daher ideal, um Vertrauen in Menschen zu fassen und Sicherheit zu gewinnen. Er zeigt keinerlei Aggressionen, bleibt mit einem Hundekumpel auch mal alleine und wünscht sich einfach nur eines: Sicherheit und jemanden, der ihn liebt, so wie er ist. Was Jack braucht: • Ruhiges Zuhause im ländlichen Raum oder Haus mit gesichertem Garten • Kleiner, souveräner Zweithund als Orientierungshilfe • Keine Kinder im Haushalt • Geduldige, erfahrene Menschen, die ihm Rückzugsorte bieten und ihn in seinem Tempo ankommen lassen Wenn Jack vermittelt wird, ist er geimpft, kastriert, entwurmt, gechipt hat alle tierärztlichen Voruntersuchungen, einen aktuellen negativen Mittelmeertest und einen EU Ausweis. "Rassenbestimmung durch rein optische Merkmale"

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Hundehoffnung-Berlin
Living with Jack
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Hundehoffnung-Berlin · GermanyLearn about Chihuahua →

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Bringing Jack home

What you'll need for Jack 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
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    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

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    €20–35

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About Jack

What life with Jack looks like

Jack is a small senior chihuahua dog waiting at Hundehoffnung-Berlin in Germany.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Jack, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Jack?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Hundehoffnung-Berlin handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Jack on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Jack if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hundehoffnung-Berlin 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Jack 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 Jack 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 Hundehoffnung-Berlin early rather than rehoming privately; they know Jack 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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