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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Hello, I am Joy, I recently arrived at the animal shelter and can finally introduce myself! According to my name, I am friendly and open with people. I also love cuddles. My caretakers say that for someone who has never been on a leash, I do pretty well on walks. However, when it comes to food, I don't share, as I defend it from other dogs. Otherwise, my personality decides. That's why I would rather be a solo prince in my new home. Also, smaller children shouldn't live with me, as I am still very stormy. Further information will follow once I settle in. If you are interested in me, please contact the animal shelter and arrange a meeting!

DE·Show original

Hallo ich bin Joy, ich bin vor kurzem im Tierheim eingetroffen und kann mich nun endlich vorstellen! Meinem Namen entsprechend bin ich Menschen gegenüber freundlich und aufgeschlossen. Auch Streicheleinheiten finde ich super. Meine Pfleger sagen, dafür, dass ich nie an eine Leine gewöhnt wurde, mache ich das beim Gassigehen ziemlich gut. Nur bei Futter verstehe ich keinen Spaß, denn das verteidige ich nämlich vor anderen Hunden. Ansonsten entscheidet die Sympathie. Deshalb wäre ich lieber ein Einzelprinz in meinem neuen Zuhause. Auch kleinere Kinder sollten besser nicht mit mir zusammenleben, da ich noch sehr stürmisch bin. Weitere Informationen folgen, wenn ich mich hier eingelebt habe. Falls Ihr Interesse an mir habt, meldet Euch doch bitte im Tierheim und macht einen Termin zum Kennenlernen aus! Euer Joy

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Remagen
Shelter
Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen.
Living with Joy
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. · RemagenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Joy home

What you'll need for Joy 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 Joy

What life with Joy looks like

Joy is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. in Remagen.

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. 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 Joy, answered.

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