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Joe

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Joe and 15 other dogs come from a seizure at a puppy mill. All have been abused for their entire lives for illegal breeding and arrived in partly catastrophic care and health conditions. They were nursed back to health by our team and are now ready for their forever home. We suspect Yuna, Luna & Joe are siblings - we can't say exactly what breeds they are. Our team suspects the three are Pompoos (a mix of Spitz/Pomeranian & Poodle or Maltese). All three are super lively and full of energy. At the same time, it's noticeable that they haven't had much experience. Joe is the most open of the three. He curiously explores his surroundings and motivates the two girls. Joe already independently seeks contact with our team members and likes to be the center of attention. He is playful, active and likes to test boundaries like a young dog. His new owners should be willing to teach him the basics of being a dog and have enough patience and resources for basic training. Joe knows how to live with other dogs and would therefore also be suitable as a second dog. However, he wouldn't mind being the only prince because then he would have the complete attention of his people. Children should be at least in elementary school age and have experience with dogs. Since Joe grew up very isolated, we would like a home on the outskirts of town or in the countryside, where he can gradually get used to all the stimuli. The little whirlwind has a lot of potential to become a wonderful companion. Joe can leave at once. Do you want to adopt Joe? Then just fill out the application form! NOTE: All dogs are being placed simultaneously by the German and Hungarian team. Reservations can be made on both sides.

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Joe und 15 weitere Hunde stammen aus einer Beschlagnahmung bei einem Vermehrer. Alle wurden ihr bisheriges Leben lang zur illegalen Zucht missbraucht & kamen in teils katastrophalen Pflege- und Gesundheitszuständen bei uns an. Sie wurden von unserem Team aufgepäppelt und sind nun bereit für ihr für-immer-Zuhause. Wir vermuten, dass Yuna, Luna & Joe Geschwister sind – welche Rassen genau in ihnen stecken können wir nicht genau sagen. Unser Team vermutet, dass die drei Pompoos sind (Mischung aus Spitz/Pomeranian & Pudel oder Malteser). Alle drei Wuschel sind super aufgeweckt und stecken voller Energie. Gleichzeitig merkt man ihnen an, dass sie bisher nicht viel kennenlernen konnten. Joe ist von den Dreien der Aufgeschlossenste. Er erkundet neugierig seine Umgebung und motiviert auch die beiden Mädels. Joe sucht bereits eigeneständig den Kontakt zu unseren Teammitgliedern und steht gern im Mittelpunkt. Er ist verspielt, aktiv und testet junghundtypisch gerne Grenzen. Seine neuen Besitzer sollten also gewillt sein ihm das Hunde 1×1 beizubringen und ausreichend Geduld und Ressourcen für die grundlegende Erziehung mitbringen. Joe kennt das Zusammenleben mit anderen Hunden und wäre demnach auch als Zweithund geeignet. Allerdings hätte er auch kein Problem damit Einzelprinz zu sein, weil er dann die komplette Aufmerksamkeit seiner Menschen für sich hat. Kinder sollten mind. im Grundschulalter sein und Hundeerfahrung mitbringen. Da Joe sehr isoliert aufgewachsen ist wünschen wir uns ein Zuhause am Stadtrand oder auf dem Land, wo er sich schrittweise an alle Reize gewöhnen kann. Der kleine Wirbelwind bringt viel Potenzial mit um ein ganz wundervoller Begleiter zu werden. Joe kann ab sofort ausreisen. Du möchtest Joe adoptieren? Dann fülle einfach das Bewerbungsformular aus! HINWEIS: Alle Hunde werden zeitgleich durch das deutsche & ungarische Team vermittelt. Auf beiden Seiten kann es zu Reservierungen kommen.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Spitz und Pawtners e.V.
Living with Joe
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Spitz und Pawtners e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Joe home

What you'll need for Joe in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Joe

What life with Joe looks like

Joe is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Spitz und Pawtners e.V. in Germany.

A young 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.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Joe, answered.

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