How do I contact the shelter about Klaus?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Klaus on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Klaus if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Pföttchenretter mit Herz 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 Klaus 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 Klaus 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 Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Klaus 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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Adopt Klaus

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Born: Around the end of 2021 Breed: German Shepherd compatibility with others: Currently shows difficulties in getting along with fellow animals. Current location: animal shelter Duisburg / NRW Surrender reason: Was secured by the police. Klaus is currently in dog training classes. He came to the animal shelter Duisburg in May 2022. His previous owners had tried to make him more sensitive to trees, which resulted in him becoming agitated whenever he approaches trees, fallen branches, etc. He was rescued by the police through animal rescue services. Despite his past, he is a very affectionate and absolutely people-oriented male dog who would go through fire for his people. The problem is that he quickly becomes overwhelmed by distractions (passing cars, people, other dogs, trees, etc.), and it is very important that his new owners provide him with security and calm. In his kennel at the animal shelter, he calms down much better because he is exposed to few external stimuli there. The most helpful for him is when his primary caregiver simply sits with him and gives him the time to find his calm again. Then he can also enjoy extensive cuddles. He is also an enthusiastic swimmer. Klaus needs people with a lot of empathy, time, and patience. An ideal home would be one where he has a low-stress area. A garden with many trees would still be too much for him at the moment, but this is being worked on in training. Klaus learns concentration, head work, and recall in small training sessions when he is excited. Klaus does not defend food or toys against people. Even under great stress and a lot of hectic, he remains peaceful and very affectionate towards people. Other dogs are also not an easy topic for Klaus. On the leash, he reacts extremely to all fellow animals. Loud barking, lunging forward, and full-body engagement characterize his typical behavior in front-line encounters. A meeting with another dog has not yet taken place. Klaus is a soul of a dog that humans have made what they have through improper husbandry.

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Geboren: ca. Ende 2021 Rasse: Deutscher Schäferhund Verträglichkeit: Zeigt sich derzeit noch schwierig im Umgang mit Artgenossen. Derzeitiger Aufenthaltsort: Tierheim Duisburg / NRW Abgabegrund: Wurde von der Polizei sichergestellt Klaus ist derzeit in der Hundeschule im Training. Er kam im Mai 2022 ins Tierheim Duisburg. Seine vorherigen Halter haben ihn auf Baumrinden versucht scharf zu machen, was zur Folge hat dass er außer sich ist sobald man sich Bäumen, herumliegenden Ästen etc. nähert. Über die Tierrettung wurde er damals von der Polizei sichergestellt. Trotz seiner Vergangenheit ist er ein sehr lieber und absolut menschenbezogener Rüde, der für seine Menschen durchs Feuer gehen würde. Das Problem ist, dass er schnell mit Reizen (vorbeifahrende Autos, Personen, andere Hunde, Bäume etc.) überfordert ist und es hier sehr wichtig ist, dass seine neuen Halter ihm Sicherheit und Ruhe vermitteln. In seinem Zwinger im Tierheim kommt er viel besser zur Ruhe da er dort kaum Außenreize hat. Am meisten hilft ihm wenn sich seine Bezugsperson einfach zu ihm setzt und ihm die Zeit gibt, dass er wieder Ruhe finden kann. Dann kann er durchaus auch ausgiebige Streicheleinheiten sehr genießen. Er ist auch ein begeisterter Schwimmer. Klaus braucht Menschen mit viel Einfühlungsvermögen, Zeit und Geduld. Ideal wäre ein Zuhause wo er einen reizarmen Bereich hat. Ein Garten mit vielen Bäumen wäre für ihn derzeit noch nicht zu schaffen, hieran wird aber kontinuierlich im Training gearbeitet. Klaus lernt in kleinen Trainingseinheiten Konzentration, Kopfarbeit und Abrufbarkeit wenn er sich hochfährt. Klaus verteidigt weder Futter noch Spielzeug Menschen gegenüber. Auch bei großer Anspannung und viel Hektik bleibt er Personen gegenüber friedlich und sehr lieb. Andere Hunde sind ebenfalls kein leichtes Thema für Klaus. An der Leine reagiert er extrem auf alle Artgenossen. Lautes bellen, nach vorne springen und voller Körpereinsatz kennzeichnen sein klassisches Verhalten in Frontalbegegnungen. Eine Zusammenführung mit einem anderen Hund hat noch nicht stattgefunden. Klaus ist eine Seele von Hund, den Menschen durch unsachgemäße Haltung so gemacht haben. Da er seit Mai 2022 bereits im Tierheim ist und dringend in erfahrene Hände muss helfen wir bei der

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Leichlingen

Shelter

Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V.

Living with Klaus

✓Neutered
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About Klaus

What life with Klaus looks like

Klaus is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pföttchenretter mit Herz e.V. in Leichlingen.

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 Klaus, answered.

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