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Knox (m)

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 6 years

Knox, born 2020, approximately 50 cm - Three legs. A huge heart. Sometimes you wonder how much a small dog's heart can actually endure. Knox had to endure more in his young life than many would ever experience. After a serious accident he was left severely injured at a public shelter - with open, inflamed wounds and a complicated leg fracture. His life hung by a thread. Luckily, Knox was rescued. He was lovingly cared for, operated on and fought back into life with incredible strength. But his body did not accept the inserted plate. Inflammation and severe pain made another operation inevitable. In the end there was only one way: His leg had to be amputated. And you know what Knox made of it? He didn't let his zest for life be taken away. Knox runs, plays and enjoys every single day. He looks at people full of trust, although they have disappointed him so often. He loves children, gets along with other dogs and seeks every little caress. Closeness is the greatest happiness for him. But it's exactly this longing that makes life in the shelter so difficult. While other dogs somehow arrange themselves with everyday life, Knox suffers silently. He waits. Every day. For a person who doesn't see his three legs first, but his huge heart. Knox is not looking for perfect people. He's looking for people with hearts. People who know that a dog doesn't need four legs to enrich a whole life. People who finally show him what having a home feels like - with a soft basket, loving hands and the certainty of being arrived. Because one thing is certain: Whoever adopts Knox does not get a disabled dog. He gets a loyal friend with an extraordinary story, unshakeable life courage and a love that is greater than everything he has been taken away from. Knox waits for his second chance. Maybe he's waiting exactly for you. Knox is neutered, multiple vaccinated, dewormed, chipped and of course in possession of an EU passport. Before departure we still carry out a Snap-4D test. Contact: Knox will be mediated by the animal rescue Casa Katharina e.V. - with pre-control and protection contract. The association naturally has permission according to §11 Animal Welfare Act. Even after adoption, we continue to support you - for humans and animals. Knox travels to Germany as soon as he is adopted and arrives in 91278 Pottenstein, where he must be picked up by his family. There is a secure area available. Before you contact us. Is the whole family informed and agreed on your inquiry? Do you have the consent of your landlord to keep a dog? Does the dog already living with you agree? Are you ready to pick up your new family member in Pottenstein? Then we look forward to your request

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KNOX, geb. 2020, ca. 50 cm – Drei Beine. Ein riesengroßes Herz. Manchmal fragt man sich, wie viel ein kleines Hundeherz eigentlich aushalten kann. Knox musste in seinem jungen Leben bereits mehr ertragen, als viele jemals erleben sollten. Nach einem schweren Unfall wurde er schwer verletzt einfach in einem öffentlichen Shelter zurückgelassen – mit offenen, entzündeten Wunden und einem komplizierten Beinbruch. Sein Leben hing am seidenen Faden. Zum Glück wurde Knox gerettet. Er wurde liebevoll versorgt, operiert und kämpfte sich mit unglaublicher Stärke zurück ins Leben. Doch sein Körper akzeptierte die eingesetzte Platte nicht. Entzündungen und starke Schmerzen machten eine weitere Operation unausweichlich. Am Ende blieb nur ein Weg: Sein Bein musste amputiert werden. Und wisst ihr, was Knox daraus gemacht hat? Er hat sich seine Lebensfreude nicht nehmen lassen. Knox rennt, spielt und genießt jeden einzelnen Tag. Er schaut den Menschen voller Vertrauen an, obwohl sie ihn so oft enttäuscht haben. Er liebt Kinder, versteht sich mit anderen Hunden und sucht jede noch so kleine Streicheleinheit. Nähe ist für ihn das größte Glück. Doch genau diese Sehnsucht macht das Leben im Shelter so schwer. Während andere Hunde sich irgendwie mit dem Alltag arrangieren, leidet Knox still. Er wartet. Jeden Tag. Auf einen Menschen, der nicht zuerst seine drei Beine sieht, sondern sein riesengroßes Herz. Knox sucht keine perfekten Menschen. Er sucht Menschen mit Herz. Menschen, die wissen, dass ein Hund nicht vier Beine braucht, um ein ganzes Leben zu bereichern. Menschen, die ihm endlich zeigen, wie sich ein eigenes Zuhause anfühlt – mit einem weichen Körbchen, liebevollen Händen und der Gewissheit, angekommen zu sein. Denn eines ist sicher: Wer Knox adoptiert, bekommt keinen Hund mit Handicap. Er bekommt einen treuen Freund mit einer außergewöhnlichen Geschichte, unerschütterlichem Lebensmut und einer Liebe, die größer ist als alles, was ihm genommen wurde. Knox wartet auf seine zweite Chance. Vielleicht wartet er genau auf dich. Knox ist kastriert, mehrfach geimpft, entwurmt, gechipt und natürlich im Besitz eines EU-Ausweises. Vor Ausreise führen wir noch einen Snap-4D-Test durch. Kontakt: Knox wird über die Tiernothilfe Casa Katharina e.V. vermittelt – mit Vorkontrolle und Schutzvertrag. Der Verein verfügt selbstverständlich über die Erlaubnis nach §11 Tierschutzgesetz. Auch nach der Adoption stehen wir euch weiterhin unterstützend zur Seite – für Mensch und Tier. Knox reist, sobald er adoptiert ist, nach Deutschland und kommt in 91278 Pottenstein an, wo er von seiner Familie abgeholt werden muss. Dort steht ein gesichertes Gelände zur Verfügung. Bevor Sie sich bei uns melden. Ist die gesamte Familie über Ihre Anfrage informiert und einverstanden? Haben Sie das Einverständnis Ihres Vermieters einen Hund zu halten? Ist der bereits bei Ihnen eventuell lebende Hund einverstanden? Sind Sie bereit Ihr neues Familienmitglied in Pottenstein abzuholen? Dann freuen wir uns über Ihre Anfrage

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Nürnberg
Shelter
Tiernothilfe Casa Katharina e.V.
Living with Knox (m)
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tiernothilfe Casa Katharina e.V. · NürnbergLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Knox (m) home

What you'll need for Knox (m) 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 Knox (m)

What life with Knox (m) looks like

Knox (m) is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tiernothilfe Casa Katharina e.V. in Nürnberg.

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 Knox (m), answered.

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