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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 14 years

Jacob born: 2012, microchipped, vaccinated, will be neutered (medically cleared). Jakob is about 14 years old – and has spent almost his entire life in a kennel. When we took him in, he didn't even have a blanket. No soft place, no sofa, no loving home. We got a frail, exhausted little heap of misery. Today, the world looks different for Jakob. After a few days of arriving, he was thoroughly examined by a vet: His heart is fine, and his internal organs show no significant issues. An enlarged testicle will be surgically treated, and we are also keeping an eye on his prostate. Of course, we will cover the upcoming surgery costs. And Jakob? He has shown himself to be an incredibly friendly, gentle, and grateful male dog. He has gained weight, his fur is shiny, and his eyes are alert. What particularly moves us: At the beginning, he only lay on the floor. Today, he naturally goes to the sofa in his room – and enjoys it. As if he understood that it's now allowed to be soft. He gallops like a little pony across the meadow, loves walks with his nose to the ground, and rediscovers the world. Balls and chew toys – things he probably never had – make him truly happy. Jakob is: – friendly to people of all ages – absolutely loving and cuddly – social with female dogs – not aggressive towards male dogs – almost house-trained (and at this age!) – easy to handle on a leash and pleasant in everyday life. He just wants to be there. To feel close. To get cuddles. …… To arrive. For Jakob, we are looking for a home for the rest of his life – either in a hospice where we continue to cover all costs, or in a full adoption. A friendly female dog is welcome. Children are also welcome, because Jakob is simply friendly. After 14 years of deprivation, we wish him nothing more than a warm dog bed, a family, and people who show him: Life can be beautiful. He just wants to enjoy it. Walks well on a leash.

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Jacob geb.: 2012 gechipt, geimpft, wird kastriert (ärztlich abgeklärt) Jakob ist ungefähr 14 Jahre alt – und hat fast sein gesamtes Leben im Zwinger verbracht. Als wir ihn übernommen haben, hatte er nicht einmal eine Decke. Kein weicher Platz, kein Sofa, kein liebevolles Zuhause. Wir bekamen ein klappriges, erschöpftes Häufchen Elend. Heute sieht die Welt für Jakob anders aus. Nach ein paar Tagen des Ankommens wurde er tierärztlich vollständig untersucht: Sein Herz ist in Ordnung, die inneren Organe zeigen keine gravierenden Auffälligkeiten. Ein vergrößerter Hoden wird operativ versorgt, ebenso behalten wir die Prostata im Blick. Die anstehenden Operationskosten übernehmen selbstverständlich wir. Und Jakob? Er hat sich als unfassbar freundlicher, sanfter und dankbarer Rüde gezeigt. Er hat zugenommen, sein Fell glänzt, sein Blick ist wach. Was uns besonders berührt: Am Anfang lag er nur auf dem Boden. Heute geht er ganz selbstverständlich auf das Sofa in seinem Zimmer – und genießt es. Als hätte er verstanden, dass es jetzt weich sein darf. Er galoppiert wie ein kleines Pony über die Wiese, liebt Spaziergänge mit der Nase am Boden und entdeckt die Welt neu. Bälle und Kausachen – Dinge, die er vermutlich nie hatte – machen ihn richtig glücklich. Jakob ist: – freundlich zu Menschen jeden Alters – absolut liebevoll und verschmust – sozial mit Hündinnen – auch bei Rüden nicht aggressiv – nahezu stubenrein (und das in diesem Alter!) – leinenführig und angenehm im Alltag Er möchte einfach nur dabei sein. Nähe spüren. Streicheleinheiten bekommen. …… Ankommen. Für Jakob suchen wir ein Zuhause für seine restliche Lebenszeit – entweder auf einem Endpflegeplatz, bei dem wir weiterhin alle Kosten übernehmen, oder in kompletter Übernahme. Gerne darf eine freundliche Hündin vorhanden sein. Auch Kinder sind willkommen, denn Jakob ist einfach nur freundlich. Nach 14 Jahren Entbehrung wünschen wir ihm nichts sehnlicher als ein warmes Körbchen, eine Familie und Menschen, die ihm zeigen: Das Leben kann schön sein. Er möchte einfach nur noch genießen. Fragebogen für Interessenten

Size
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Listenhunde Nothilfe
Living with Jacob
  • House-trained
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Jacob home

What you'll need for Jacob 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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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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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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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Jacob

What life with Jacob looks like

Jacob is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Listenhunde Nothilfe 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. 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 Jacob, answered.

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