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Jack

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

Born: 10.01.2018 Breed: Mixed breed dog Sex: Male Neutered: No Origin: Sardinia Stay: Germany (since 08.11.) Shoulder height: 30 cm Weight: 10 kg Vaccinated: Yes Microchipped: Yes Mediterranean check: After entry Illnesses: Heart weakness, managed with medication Males: Yes Females: Yes Cats: Not known Children: Yes, from school age Jack was rescued about half a year ago, severely emaciated, from a terrible situation by a young animal-loving woman from Sardinia. A family could not or would not care for the obviously seriously ill male any longer. She could not leave this little dog to his certain death and took him home with her. He was presented to a veterinarian, and heartworms were found, which had already reached his heart. Due to the illness, he was nothing but skin and bones, and he had a large amount of free fluid in his abdomen. The young woman paid for all veterinary and cardiological examinations, as well as the therapy, out of her own pocket. In the meantime, Jack has recovered very well and is enjoying life. He was tested again for heartworms and other Mediterranean diseases. All the tests came back negative. However, the heartworm infestation left behind a heart weakness, and he now receives medication twice a day. Little Jack bravely fought for his life and would so love to have a home of his own, where he can be loved and cared for and spend his remaining years. We are looking for people with a big heart who can offer him a senior place and lovingly look after him. He repays this with affection and friendliness. He can happily live with another older dog in the household. If you can offer Jack this home, we look forward to hearing from you. Please also read our information on the

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Alter: 10.01.2018 Rasse: Mischlingshund Geschlecht: Rüde Kastriert: nein Herkunft: Sardinien Aufenthalt: Deutschland (ab 08.11.) Schulterhöhe: 30 cm Gewicht: 10 kg Geimpft: Ja Gechipt: Ja Mittelmeercheck: Nach Einreise Krankheiten: Herzschwäche,ist medikamentös eingestellt Rüden: Ja Hündinnen: Ja Katzen: nicht bekannt Kinder: Ja, ab Schulalter Jack wurde vor circa einem halben Jahr von einer tierlieben jungen Sardin völlig abgemagert aus einer schrecklichen Situation gerettet. Eine Familie konnte oder wollte sich nicht weiter um den offensichtig schwer kranken Rüden kümmern. Sie konnte diesen kleinen Hund nicht seinem sichern Tod überlassen und nahm ihn mit nach Hause. Er wurde dem Tierarzt vorgestellt und es wurden Herzwürmer bei ihm festgestellt, die bereits im Herzen waren. Durch die Erkrankung war er nur noch Haut und Knochen, in seinem Bauchraum hatte er viel freie Flüssigkeit. Die junge Sardin bezahlte alle tierärztlichen und kardiologischen Untersuchung sowie die Therapie aus eigener Tasche. Inzwischen hat sich Jack sehr gut erholt und genießt sein Dasein, er wurde erneut auf Herzwürmer und andere Mittelmeererkrankungen getestet. Die Tests vielen alle negativ aus. Durch den Herzwurmbefall blieb allerdings eine Herzschwäche zurück und er bekommt nun zweimal täglich ein Medikament. Der kleine Jack hat tapfer um sein Leben gerungen und möchte so gern ein eigenes Zuhause indem er geliebt und behütet seine restlichen Jahre verbringen darf. Wir suchen für Jack Menschen mit einem großen Herz die ihm einen Seniorenplatz bieten und ihn liebevoll umsorgen. Er zahlt es mit Zuneigung und Freundlichkeit zurück. Gern kann er zu einem anderen älteren Hund im Haushalt. Wenn Sie Jack dieses Zuhause bieten können, freuen wir uns über Ihre Kontaktaufnahme. Bitte lesen Sie auch unsere Informationen zur

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Kerpen
Shelter
NiemandsHunde
Living with Jack
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by NiemandsHunde · KerpenLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

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
  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 Jack

What life with Jack looks like

Jack is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at NiemandsHunde in Kerpen.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Kerpen, 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. NiemandsHunde 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 — NiemandsHunde 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 NiemandsHunde 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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