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Joy

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

09/2026 Joy, geboren ca. 2021, kastriert, ca. 35 cm Schulterhöhe Auf Pflegestelle in 51597 Morsbach Manche Hunde stürmen direkt ins Herz. Andere schleichen sich erst ganz vorsichtig hinein – und bleiben dann für immer. Joy gehört eindeutig zur zweiten Kategorie. Der etwa 2021 geborene, ca. 35 cm kleine Rüde lebt aktuell auf seiner Pflegestelle in 51597 Morsbach und wartet dort auf seine Menschen. Anfangs begegnet er neuen Personen noch etwas zurückhaltend. Joy gehört nicht zu den Hunden, die jedem Fremden sofort auf den Schoß springen. Er schaut sich sein Gegenüber lieber erst einmal in Ruhe an. Doch sobald er merkt, dass man es gut mit ihm meint, taut er auf und zeigt seinen wunderbaren Charakter. Dann kommt ein fröhlicher, verspielter und unglaublich lieber kleiner Kerl zum Vorschein, der Streicheleinheiten genießt, gerne dabei ist und mit seinem charmanten Wesen schnell alle um die Pfote wickelt. Wer Joy einmal kennengelernt hat, versteht schnell, warum man ihm kaum widerstehen kann. Mit anderen Hunden versteht er sich hervorragend. Ob groß oder klein – Joy begegnet seinen Artgenossen freundlich und sozial. Spielen macht ihm Spaß, Streit findet er überflüssig und seine Lieblingsplätze teilt er ganz entspannt. Auch Katzen kennt er bereits und zeigt sich ihnen gegenüber friedlich und respektvoll. Im Alltag bringt Joy schon viele Pluspunkte mit. Autofahren meistert er problemlos und das Anlegen eines Geschirrs gehört längst zu seinen Routineaufgaben. Insgesamt zeigt er sich als unkomplizierter Begleiter, der einfach noch etwas Zeit braucht, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Für Joy wünschen wir uns liebevolle Menschen mit Geduld und Verständnis, die ihn in seinem Tempo ankommen lassen. Wer ihm diese Chance gibt, gewinnt einen treuen Freund fürs Leben – einen kleinen Sonnenschein, der jeden Tag ein bisschen schöner macht. Die

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Hope for Future e.V.
Living with Joy
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by Hope for Future e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Joy home

What you'll need for Joy 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 Joy

What life with Joy looks like

Joy is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hope for Future e.V. in Germany.

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.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

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. Hope for Future e.V. 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 — Hope for Future 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. 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 Hope for Future e.V. 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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