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Koka

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

Breed: American Pitbull Terrier-mixed breed Gender: Female Age: ca. 3 to 4 years neutered: No Size/Weight: ca. 55 cm / 32 kg Suitable for: Dog or breed experienced (official requirements must be met) Contact/Arrangement: Three-legged adventurer seeks sovereign companionship! Our Koka is a heart with three legs. So she came to us as a found dog. Koka is the living proof that you don't need a complete set of legs to be right in the middle of life. She is an absolutely lovable female dog who is extremely open and cuddly with people. She also gets along with children, which we have already tested. Thanks to her above-average IQ, closed doors are merely a friendly suggestion for her. She can open them in all directions. Despite her missing leg, she is sprightly and doesn't let her joy of life be taken away. Her project: She takes her...

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Rasse: American Pitbull Terrier-Mischling Geschlecht: Weiblich Alter: ca. 3 bis 4 Jahre Kastriert: Nein Größe/Gewicht: ca. 55 cm / 32 kg Geeignet für: Hunde- bzw. Rasseerfahrene (behördliche Auflagen sind zu erfüllen) Kontaktaufnahme/Terminabsprache: Dreibeinige Abenteurerin sucht souveräne Begleitung! Unsere Koka ist ein Herz auf drei Pfoten. So kam sie als Fundhündin zu uns. Koka ist der lebende Beweis dafür, dass man kein komplettes Set an Beinen braucht, um mitten im Leben zu stehen. Sie ist eine absolut liebenswerte Hündin, die Menschen gegenüber extrem aufgeschlossen und verschmust ist. Sie kommt auch mit Kindern zurecht, was wir bereits erprobt haben. Dank ihres überdurchschnittlichen IQs sind geschlossene Türen für sie lediglich eine freundliche Empfehlung. Sie beherrscht das Öffnen in sämtliche Himmelsrichtungen. Trotz ihres fehlenden Beins ist sie flott unterwegs und lässt sich ihre Lebensfreude nicht nehmen. Ihre Baustelle: Sie nimmt ihr...

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Castrop-Rauxel
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Castrop-Rauxel e.V.
Living with Koka
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Koka home

What you'll need for Koka 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 Koka

What life with Koka looks like

Koka is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Castrop-Rauxel e.V. in Castrop-Rauxel.

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 Koka, answered.

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