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Jake

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Jake is a special male dog. He enjoys the company of people, as well as every petting and attention. At the same time, Jake has a lot of curiosity and a desire to explore. He wants to explore his world, experience new things and discover everything together with his human. Jake is looking for people who show him how beautiful a home can be with love, security and a lot of closeness. He gets along well with other dogs. A compatibility with cats can be tested. About the past, we know nothing. Probably he comes from the street or was abandoned there. The parent animals are not known, so no information can be given about the included breeds.

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Allgemein Name: Jake Geschlecht: Rüde Kastriert: Bei Ausreise kastriert Geboren ca. : 2021 Größe ca. : 45cm Aufenthaltsort: Shelter in Sighetu seit September 2026 Paten: Marianne W. reserviert: nein Charakter Jake ist ein besonderer Rüde. Er genießt die Nähe zu Menschen, genauso wie jede Streicheleinheit und Aufmerksamkeit. Gleichzeitig steckt in Jake jede Menge Neugier und Entdeckerfreude. Er möchte seine Welt erkunden, Neues erleben und am liebsten alles gemeinsam mit seinem Menschen entdecken. Jake sucht Menschen die ihm zeigen wie schön ein eigenes Zuhause sein kann mit Liebe, Sicherheit und ganz viel Nähe. Mit Artgenossen verträgt er sich gut. Eine Verträglichkeit mit Katzen kann getestet werden. Vergangenheit Über die Vergangenheit ist uns nichts bekannt. Vermutlich kommt er von der Straße oder wurde dort ausgesetzt. Hinweise Die Elterntiere sind nicht bekannt, sodass zu den enthaltenen Rassen keine Auskunft gegeben werden kann.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇩🇪Dorsten

Shelter

Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V.

Living with Jake

✓Neutered
✓Good with cats

Cared for by Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. · Dorsten Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Jake home

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About Jake

What life with Jake looks like

Jake is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Freundeskreis Notfellchen e.V. in Dorsten.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Jake, answered.

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