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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Friendly, people-oriented, attentive, curious, obedient VIDEO Knut was found emaciated and injured next to a trash can. He was completely exhausted and his eyes stared into the void. He limped heavily, which later turned out to be an old fracture. Knut just wanted to lie down and sleep. The first days he ate well, but he didn't want to move. He enjoyed the rest and the feeling of safety in his cage and wagged his tail happily whenever there was food. She walked calmly on the leash for short walks and her joie de vivre came back more and more. That was in August 2023. Today, only just over three months later, he is hardly recognizable. With a nice female dog, Knut currently shares his enclosure and the two get along really well. Knut would even like to play a bit more, but Tila often leaves him standing. Knut still limps sometimes, but the fracture was too old to be able to operate anymore. He will never be a long-distance runner, although that would have certainly suited him. Normal walks will be no problem for Knut. You will have to do a lot of mental work with Knut to keep him well occupied. A nice female dog would gladly live in his future home. They are all vaccinated, microchipped and have an EU certificate. They are checked for Mediterranean diseases according to their age. See information on our homepage.

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freundlich, menschenbezogen, aufmerksam, neugierig, gelehrig VIDEO Knut wurde abgemagert und verletzt neben einer Mülltonne gefunden. Er war völlig entkräftigt und seine Augen starrten ins leere. Er humpelte stark, was sich später als einen alten Bruch heraus stellte. Knut wollten nur noch liegen und schlafen. Die ersten Tagen fraß er zwar gut, doch wollte er sich nicht bewegen. Er genoß die Ruhe und das Gefühl von Sicherheit in seiner Box und wedelte immer freudig, wenn es Futter gab. Ihr ging an der Leine brav mit zum kurzen Gassi und die Lebensfreude kam immer mehr zurück. Das war im August 2023. Heute, nur knapp 3 Monate später ist er kaum wiederzuerkennen. Mit einer netten Hündin teilt sich Knut momentan sein Gehege und die Zwei verstehen sich wirklich sehr gut. Knut würde sogar gerne etwas mehr spielen, aber Tila lässt ihn noch sehr oft einfach stehen. Knut humpelt noch immer wieder, aber der Bruch war zu alt, um ihn noch operieren zu können. Er wird kein Langstreckenläufer mehr werden, obwohl ihm das sicher gut gefallen hätte. Normale Spaziergänge wird Knut aber gut schaffen. Man wird mit Knut zusammen viel Kopfarbeit machen können um ihn gut auszulasten. Eine nette Hündin dürfte schon gerne in seinem zukünftigen Zuhause leben. sind alle geimpft, gechipt und haben einen EU-Ausweis. Sie werden altersentsprechend auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten gecheckt. Siehe dazu Info auf unserer Homepage. Jeder vermittelte Hunde macht Platz für einen neuen Hund von der Straße, die hungernd und ausgemergelt ihr Dasein fristen müssen AUFENTHALTSORT

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇬🇷Greece
Shelter
A.C.E. Animal Compassion Europe - Tiere in Not e.V.
Living with Knut
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Knut home

What you'll need for Knut in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Knut

What life with Knut looks like

Knut is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at A.C.E. Animal Compassion Europe - Tiere in Not e.V. in Greece.

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 Greece

Greek shelters often partner with Northern European rescue groups for placements. Animals are sterilized, vaccinated, and chipped before adoption. Fees vary widely depending on whether the shelter is municipal or NGO-run.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Knut, answered.

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