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Kokos (m)

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

KOKOS is a small male dog, approximately 2 years old and only about 30 cm tall. Yet, this small dog must survive every day in a place that should not be a home for any dog. KOKOS lives in the municipal animal shelter of Botoșani in eastern Romania. Around 800 dogs are kept there. 800 dogs behind bars, many frightened, many without hope and with hardly a chance to ever leave this place again. Only a few volunteers come after their work and try to take care of the dogs. Animal rights activists from other countries also regularly drive there, get to know individual dogs, take photos and videos and try to give them a face. And one of these dogs is KOKOS. This little man almost makes us cry. Not because he loudly cries for help - but precisely because he is so quiet and gentle. KOKOS is incredibly friendly and tolerant. He does not seek conflict and avoids conflicts. When it becomes restless among the many dogs or there are disputes, he withdraws. He just wants to live in peace. And then a person comes into his kennel - and KOKOS changes. ❤️ He seeks closeness, clings to you, wants to be stroked and seems to forget everything around him for this short moment. Look at his eyes. You can hardly look away. It is as if they ask: Do you see me? Do you take me with you? Can I get out of here someday? Especially for such a small and peaceful dog, life among so many other dogs is dangerous. KOKOS cannot assert himself and does not want to. He does not want to win a fight. He just wants to get away from there. We really want someone to see this little, gentle man and finally give him the chance he hardly has there. KOKOS should not remain one of 800. He should become someone's friend. 🐾❤️ ℹ️ KOKOS is multiple vaccinated, dewormed, neutered, chipped and of course has an EU passport. Before departure, we still carry out a Snap-D4 test. Contact: KOKOS is mediated by the animal emergency shelter Casa Katharina e.V. - with pre-control and protection contract. ✅ The association naturally has §11 (animal protection law). 🤝 We will also continue to support you after adoption - for humans and animals. 🚐 KOKOS travels to Germany and arrives in 91278 Pottenstein, where he also has to be picked up. There is a secure area available. We ask for your understanding that we do not want to exit at parking lots and we would like to personally introduce you to your new family member.

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KOKOS ist ein kleiner Rüde, ca. 2 Jahre alt und gerade einmal etwa 30 cm groß. Und doch muss dieser kleine Hund jeden einzelnen Tag an einem Ort bestehen, der für keinen Hund ein Zuhause sein sollte. KOKOS lebt im städtischen Tierheim von Botoșani im Osten Rumäniens. Rund 800 Hunde werden dort verwahrt. 800 Hunde hinter Gittern, viele verängstigt, viele ohne Hoffnung und mit kaum einer Chance, jemals diesen Ort wieder zu verlassen. Nur einige wenige Freiwillige kommen nach ihrer Arbeit und versuchen, sich um die Hunde zu kümmern. Auch Tierschützer aus anderen Ländern fahren regelmäßig dorthin, lernen einzelne Hunde kennen, machen Fotos und Videos und versuchen, ihnen überhaupt erst ein Gesicht zu geben. Und einer dieser Hunde ist KOKOS. Dieser kleine Mann bringt uns fast zum Weinen. Nicht, weil er laut um Hilfe schreit – sondern gerade weil er so still und sanft ist. KOKOS ist unglaublich freundlich und verträglich. Er sucht keinen Streit und geht Konflikten aus dem Weg. Wenn es unter den vielen Hunden unruhig wird oder zu Auseinandersetzungen kommt, zieht er sich zurück. Er möchte einfach nur in Frieden leben. Und dann kommt ein Mensch in seinen Zwinger – und KOKOS verändert sich. ❤️ Er sucht die Nähe, schmiegt sich an, möchte gestreichelt werden und scheint für diesen kurzen Moment alles um sich herum zu vergessen. Schaut Euch seine Augen an. Man kann kaum wegsehen. Es ist, als würden sie fragen: Siehst du mich? Nimmst du mich mit? Darf ich hier irgendwann raus? Gerade für einen so kleinen und friedlichen Hund ist das Leben zwischen so vielen anderen Hunden gefährlich. KOKOS kann sich nicht behaupten und will es auch gar nicht. Er möchte keinen Kampf gewinnen. Er möchte einfach nur weg von dort. Wir wünschen uns so sehr, dass jemand diesen kleinen, sanften Mann sieht und ihm endlich die Chance gibt, die er dort kaum hat. KOKOS soll nicht einer von 800 bleiben. Er soll jemandes Freund werden. 🐾❤️ ℹ️ KOKOS ist mehrfach geimpft, entwurmt, kastriert, gechipt und natürlich im Besitz eines EU-Ausweises. Vor Ausreise führen wir noch eine Snap-D4-Test durch. Kontakt: KOKOS wird über die Tiernothilfe Casa Katharina e.V. vermittelt – mit Vorkontrolle und Schutzvertrag. ✅ Der Verein verfügt selbstverständlich über den §11 (Tierschutzgesetz). 🤝 Auch nach der Adoption stehen wir euch weiterhin unterstützend zur Seite – für Mensch und Tier. 🚐 KOKOS reist nach Deutschland und kommt in 91278 Pottenstein an, wo er auch abgeholt werden muss. Dort steht ein gesichertes Gelände zur Verfügung. Wir bitten um Verständnis dafür, dass wir keine Ausstiege an Parkplätzen möchten und wir Euch gerne mit Eurem neuen Familienmitglied persönlich zusammenführen möchten.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Nürnberg
Shelter
Tiernothilfe Casa Katharina e.V.
Living with Kokos (m)
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Tiernothilfe Casa Katharina e.V. · NürnbergLearn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Kokos (m) home

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

What life with Kokos (m) looks like

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

A young 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Nürnberg, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kokos (m), answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Kokos (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 Kokos (m) on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Kokos (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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Kokos (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 Kokos (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 Kokos (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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