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Kaj

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Kaj came to us as an abandonment. The little dog was the prince in the family but unfortunately was always misunderstood. In recent times, he has set boundaries with biting. He now needs to learn and persevere. The small kingdom he created no longer exists. His new owners should bring dog experience and help train Kaj with the help of a dog trainer. Then they will receive a lively and energetic companion for life who is open to new experiences and also has a few snuggle moments to offer. There should be no cats or children in the household.

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Kaj kam als Abgabe zu uns. Der kleine Hund war der Prinz in der Familie und wurde leider immer missverstanden. Er hat sich in der letzten Zeit bei seiner Familie mit Beißen Grenzen gesetzt.Er muss nun einiges lernen und durchhalten. Das kleine Königreich, welches er sich erschaffen hat, gibt es nicht mehr. Seine neuen Besitzer sollten Hundeerfahrung mitbringen und mithilfe eines Hundetrainers mit Kaj trainieren. Dann erhalten sie einen lustigen und bewegungsfreudigen Partner fürs Leben, der offen für neues ist und auch für die ein oder andere Schmuseminute zu haben ist. Im Haushalt sollten keine Katzen oder Kinder sein.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierheim Heppenheim

Living with Kaj

✓Neutered
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Kaj home

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About Kaj

What life with Kaj looks like

Kaj is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Heppenheim 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Kaj, answered.

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