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Kinder

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Before Kinder (he was named this way because the shelter staff found his color reminded them of children’s chocolate) came to the animal shelter, he had a hard life on the streets. For a long time, the young dog wandered around a village, and it was clear that he struggled with street life. Kinder is handsome, healthy, and intelligent. Yet, someone had grown tired of him. Complicating matters, it’s likely that Kinder had made bad experiences on the streets, possibly even with his previous owner. At first, the young male dog wouldn’t let anyone near him, desperately resisting, even with his teeth, when a shelter worker tried to lead him into a kennel and put a collar on him. She wrote us the following: “I believe he wanted to show me his frustration. But I didn’t understand him well enough, didn’t grasp what he was trying to say. He was trying to tell me to hold back. When I tried again a few weeks later, he growled at me, so he was communicating better and I listened and understood: I’m not ready yet. I can’t trust. I need time.” And that’s exactly what she gave him. Time, patience, and friendly affection. She believed in Kinder and didn’t give up on him. Weeks later, a completely different Kinder shows up. One who willingly puts on the collar because he knows it means a wonderful walk with his best friend, the shelter worker. Wagging his tail, he moves forward proudly, presenting himself to the photographer, side by side with her. During the walk, he keeps turning to her, asking: “Are you still there?” Yes, she is still there. But she knows her time is not enough. Kinder needs more. He now needs a home with people who speak dog, who give him time, patience, and calmness to come. For patience is the beginning of everything. And trust, of course, must develop. And while Kinder is still exploring the surroundings, this wonderful woman formulates the following words in her mind, which she later writes to us: “My experience with him is that, if you understand him correctly and treat him with respect and guidance, he can develop into a willing, obedient, and loyal dog. Kinder is still young and has good chances with the right people to become a wonderful family member that gives back exactly what is promised to him.” We believe firmly that among the animal lovers out there, there are special people who will continue what this wonderful animal rescuer in faraway Spain started with Kinder.

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Bevor Kinder (er wurde so genannt, weil seine Farbe die Tierheimmitarbeiterinnen an Kinderschokolade erinnert) ins Tierheim kam, hatte er ein hartes Leben auf der Straße hinter sich. Lange Zeit streunte der noch junge Hund in einem Dorf herum und es war offensichtlich, dass er mit dem Leben auf der Straße nicht zurechtkam. Kinder ist bildhübsch, gesund und intelligent. Und doch war jemand seiner überdrüssig geworden.Erschwerend kam hinzu, dass Kinder auf der Straße, vermutlich auch bei seinem Vorbesitzer, schlechte Erfahrungen gemacht haben muss.Der junge Rüde lies anfangs niemanden an sich heran, wehrte sich verzweifelt, auch mit den Zähnen, als eine Mitarbeiterin des Tierheimes ihn in eine Box lotsen und ihm ein Geschirr anlegen wollte. Sie schrieb uns Folgendes: „Ich glaube, er wollte mir seine Frustration zeigen. Ich aber habe ihn nicht gut eingeschätzt, habe einfach nicht verstanden, was er mir damit sagen wollte. Dabei hat er doch versucht, mir zu sagen, ich solle mich zurückhalten. Als ich es ein paar Wochen später wieder versuchte, knurrte er mich an, also kommunizierte auch er besser und ich hörte zu und verstand ihn: Ich bin noch nicht so weit. Ich kann noch nicht vertrauen. Ich brauche Zeit.“Und genau das gab sie ihm. Zeit, Geduld und freundliche Zuwendung. Sie glaubte an Kinder und gab ihn nicht auf.Wochen später zeigt sich ein ganz anderer Kinder. Einer, der sich willig das Geschirr anziehen lässt, weil er weiß, dass es gleich los geht. Dass ein wunderbarer Spaziergang mit seiner besten Freundin, der Tierheimmitarbeiterin folgt. Schwanzwedelnd strebt er voran, präsentiert sich stolz, gemeinsam mit ihr, dem Fotografen. Beim Spaziergang dreht er sich immer wieder zu ihr um, fragt: „Bist Du noch da?“Ja, das ist sie noch. Doch sie weiß, dass ihre Zeit nicht ausreicht. Dass Kinder mehr braucht. Er braucht nun ein Zuhause mit Menschen, die die Hundesprache sprechen, ihn mit Zeit, Geduld und Gelassenheit ankommen lassen. Denn Geduld ist ja bekanntlich der Anfang von allem. Und Vertrauen natürlich. Das muss sich entwickeln.Und während Kinder noch die Umgebung erkundet, formuliert diese wundervolle Frau im Kopf folgende Worte, die sie uns später schreibt: „Meine Erfahrung mit ihm ist, dass er sich, wenn man ihn richtig versteht und mit Respekt und Führung behandelt, zu einem willigen, gehorsamen und loyalen Hund entwickeln kann. Kinder ist noch jung und hat mit den richtigen Menschen gute Chancen, ein wunderbares Familienmitglied zu werden, das genau das zurückgibt, was ihm zugesprochen wird.“Wir glauben fest daran, dass es unter den Tierfreunden da draußen, diesen besonderen Menschen gibt, der mit Kinder jenes fortsetzt, was diese wunderbare Tierschützerin im fernen Spanien begonnen hat.Von einer

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇩🇪München
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Europa
Living with Kinder
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Kinder home

What you'll need for Kinder 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 Kinder

What life with Kinder looks like

Kinder is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Europa in München.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Kinder, answered.

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