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Mixed Breed · Male

Kiko. Breed: Mix. Gender: male. Age: *19.03.2024. Housing: no information. ID: 25475. Kiko is an open-minded, friendly male dog who loves to cuddle. He enjoys going for walks but is just as happy lounging in the sun. If allowed, he starts to guard resources, which needs to be worked on. Additionally, he may start to spin when stressed, but he can be easily calmed down. Kiko is looking for a stress-free home with people who are willing to work with him and keep him mentally stimulated. In return, you get a wonderful, loyal companion. Cats and small animals should not be in the new home. A confident only dog would be fine. Emergency animal: No. Found animal: No. Adopted:

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Kiko. Rasse: Mix. Geschlecht: männlichAlter: *19.03.2024Haltung: keine AngabenKennung: 25475Kiko ist ein aufgeschlossener, freundlicher Rüde, der es liebt zu kuscheln.Er geht gerne spazieren, liegt aber genauso gerne einfach in der Sonne rum.Wenn man es zulässt, fängt er an Ressourcen abzuschirmen.Hieran muss weiterhin gearbeitet werden.Zudem kommt es vor, dass er stressbedingt anfängt zu kreiseln.Hier lässt er sich aber gut wieder rausholen.Kiko sucht ein stressfreies Zuhause bei Menschen die mit ihm arbeiten wollen und ihn auch geistig auslasten möchten.Dann bekommt man einen tollen, treuen Begleiter.Katzen und Kleintiere sollten nicht im neuen Zuhause sein.Ein souveräner Ersthund kann gerne vorhanden sein.Notfalltier: NeinFundtier: NeinVermittelt: Neinzurück

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🇩🇪Geldern
Shelter
Tierheim Geldern
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Bringing Kiko home

What you'll need for Kiko 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 Kiko

What life with Kiko looks like

Kiko is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Geldern in Geldern.

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 Kiko, answered.

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