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Kröte

Mixed Breed · Male · 3 years

Kröte is still a shy, reserved dog who is slowly warming up to his caretaker at the animal shelter. He takes a long time to get used to new people. We believe that Kröte cannot be left alone. When confronted by strangers, he clearly shows with a growl that they must not come too close. He is very reserved and standoffish towards strangers. With his primary caregiver, he demands attention. So far, he has met a female dog here whom he found very interesting. Due to his still very reserved nature, we have not yet been able to test his obedience. A quiet home without children is required. He probably cannot be left alone.

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Kröte ist noch ein ängstlicher, zurückhaltender Hund, der jetzt langsam hier im Tierheim bei seinem Pfleger auftaut. Er braucht lange um sich an neue Menschen zu gewöhnen. Wir nehmen an das Kröte nicht allein bleiben kann. Bei Fremden Menschen zeigt er deutlich mit knurren das sie ihm nicht zu nahe kommen dürfen. Fremden gegenüber sehr zurückhaltend und abweisend. Hat er seine Bezugsperson, fordert er den Kontakt. Bis jetzt hat er hier eine Hündin kennengelernt die er sehr spannend fand. Auf Grund seiner noch sehr zurückhaltende Art, konnten wir die Gehorsamkeit noch nicht austesten. Ruhiges Zuhause ohne Kinder. Kann wahrscheinlich nicht alleine bleiben.

Size
Small
Age
3 years
Location
🇩🇪Dortmund
Shelter
Tierheim Dortmund
Living with Kröte
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Kröte home

What you'll need for Kröte 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
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    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 Kröte

What life with Kröte looks like

Kröte is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Dortmund in Dortmund.

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.

Note from the shelter: Cannot be left alone, requires patient socialization, shows fear aggression with strangers

🇩🇪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 Kröte, answered.

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