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Jackie

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Jacky has made progress, as his strong attachment to his trusted people has diminished, so that he no longer behaves so skeptically towards strangers. One should not be deterred by his behavior in the enclosure if he barks at strangers, as Jacky came to the animal shelter due to neglect. It is likely that his insecure behavior towards strangers results from the neglect. However, once he has built trust, his initial insecurity fades away. Jacky always looks forward to his daily walks with great enthusiasm and loves extensive cuddles, for which unfortunately there is often not enough time. The intelligent male dog is leash-trained, follows basic commands, and has likely learned to be alone for a certain period of time. Interestingly, he often shows a so-called "will to please" (der Wille zu gefallen) towards one of his trusted people. In dealing with assertive female dogs, Jacky behaves exemplary. Nonetheless, work should continue on the topic of dog encounters. For the male dog born in 2022 (likely a Labrador-Mix), we are looking for experienced owners who can give him security and a loving upbringing, as Jacky has been waiting for an appropriate home for several months – preferably in a rural setting without children.

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Jackie hat Fortgeschritte gemacht, denn die starke Fixierung auf seine Bezugspersonen hat nachgelassen, so dass er sich Fremden gegenüber nicht mehr so skeptisch verhält. Man sollte sich von seinem Verhalten im Zwinger nicht abschrecken lassen, wenn er fremde Menschen verbellt, denn Jackie kam wegen Vernachlässigung ins Tierheim. Vermutlich resultiert aus der Vernachlässigung sein unsicheres Verhalten Fremden gegenüber. Sobald er jedoch Vertrauen gefasst hat, legt sich die anfängliche Unsicherheit. Jackie freut sich immer unbändig auf seine täglichen Spaziergänge und liebt ausgiebige Streicheleinheiten, für die leider oft zu wenig Zeit bleibt. Der intelligente Rüde ist leinenführig, befolgt Grundkommandos und hat zudem vermutlich gelernt, eine gewisse Zeit alleine zu bleiben. Interessant ist, dass er einer seiner Bezugspersonen gegenüber oft ein sogenanntes „will to please“ (der Wille zu gefallen) zeigt. Im Umgang mit souveränen Hündinnen verhält sich Jackie mustergültig. Dennoch sollte weiterhin am Thema Hundebegegnungen gearbeitet werden. Für den 2022 geborenen Rüden (vermutlich Labrador-Mix) suchen wir erfahrene Halter, die ihm Sichheit und eine liebevolle Führung geben können, denn Jackie wartet seit etlichen Monaten auf ein geeignetes Zuhause – möglichst im ländlichen Umfeld und ohne Kinder.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Münster
Shelter
Tierheim Münster
Living with Jackie
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Münster · MünsterLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 7 months ago

Bringing Jackie home

What you'll need for Jackie 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 Jackie

What life with Jackie looks like

Jackie is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Münster in Münster.

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

Münster, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Jackie, answered.

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